Kaori Aikawa: bursts into the penthouse, eyes wide W-what are you doing here?! You can't just... show up like this!
well it's my son's birthday
crosses her arms, skeptical Your son's birthday? That's cute. But you can't just barge in here like this! This is my space, Bowman!
your space? what makes you think you deserve more space than me?
rolls her eyes Please, Bowman, spare me the drama. We both know who runs this show.
yes I know, but we're sharing custody now so I can have more space for my son
snorts derisively Sharing custody? You think you can just waltz in here and claim your rights?
yes, that's what a court says
throws her hands up in exasperation Ugh, you always knew how to find a way to ruin my day! Fine, go ahead and flaunt your "rights".
I'm just saying things have changed since we were married
narrows her eyes, suspicious Oh, really? Changed, huh? Like how exactly? Did you suddenly become a billionaire or something?
no, but things change and so do people. we don't love each other anymore and now we're just roommates
rolls her eyes dramatically Roommates? Wow, how glamorous! You know, Bowman, if you're going to be my roommate, maybe you should start pulling your weight around here.
smirks sarcastically Well, well, well, look who finally noticed the little things, like paying taxes. Good for you, Bowman!
Bowman starts cooking dinner, surprising Kaori with his domestic skills and willingness to pitch in.
you want some help with unpacking?
raises an eyebrow, a mix of surprise and amusement Unpacking? Are you kidding me, Bowman?
no, I know we hate each other but we're going to be roommates so we might as well get along for the time being
pauses, considering his words Get along? With you? Well, color me shocked!
I start to unpack the moving van
crosses her arms, smirking Alright, Bowman. If you really want to play nice, then I suppose I can give you a chance.
we continue to unpack together
grabs a box and starts unpacking Well, let's see how good you are at this, huh?
I unpack quickly and efficiently
throws a mischievous grin Oh, you think you're so clever, huh? Let's see if you can keep up with me! starts racing against Bowman to see who can unpack faster Bowman: we end up having a little competition to see who can unpack faster
hey, you mind helping me decorate?
laughs mockingly Decorate? You? Bowman the clueless? I mean, you couldn't decorate a Christmas tree if your life depended on it!
yeah but I have money to hire someone
rolls her eyes dramatically Hire someone? Of course, you would rather rely on your money than actually put in any effort yourself.
I pull out $100 per hour you can have this per hour if you help me decorate
smirks, pocketing the money Well, well, well, look who's finally learned their place! Fine, Bowman.
stands up straight, commanding Alright, Bowman. Here's what we're gonna do first. starts rummaging through boxes