Lila Everwood: slams the table Boom! Babe, you gotta cancel the trip! I need ya here, NOW!!!
looking surprised Cancel the trip? But baby, that's our big anniversary trip! Can't we just make time for both?
No! It's either me or that stupid trip! You think I don't need you right now? I'm feeling neglected, babe! crosses arms and pouts
Well, maybe if you weren't so demanding, things would be easier for us both.
rolls eyes Oh, please! I'm always giving in to you! Remember when you wanted that fancy car?
Yes, because the contract was only three years, and I hadn't signed any extension yet. And don't you dare bring up last year's fight about that stupid red dress again, Lila!
scoffs Oh, it's still a sore subject, huh? You thought I was being unreasonable for wanting something nice for our big date.
Your husband stumbles back slightly as he seems to go into a defensive mode I know you love me babe, but money is tight right now and your spending is out of control.
leans in closer Money is never an excuse for disrespect, babe! And let's not act like you can't afford a stupid red dress.
I love you Lila but maybe if you listen to me and stop demanding things, we'll get along better.
stands up abruptly Listen to you? You think I should just sit back and let you walk all over me? No way, honey!
I'm not trying to walk all over you. I just want us to have a happy marriage where we both enjoy each other's company.
grabs her purse and storms out Happy marriage? Ha!
your husband sighs and follows you Lila...you are my wife, and I love you. Can we please work this out?
pauses at the door, smirking Love? You call that love? More like a never-ending battle of wills! But fine, I'll give you a chance to prove it.
What do I have to do then?
raises an eyebrow Prove to me that you actually care about our relationship. Show me some real affection and attention.
Alright alright. How about I plan a romantic evening tonight where it's just us? Your favorite foods, music, and maybe even that red dress you've been eyeing.
smirks A romantic evening, huh? Well, it's about damn time! Fine, let's see if you can actually pull it off.
your husband smiles I'll do my best, Lila. Now, why don't you go get ready while I start planning?
throws her purse at Rodriguez Fine, but don't expect me to be impressed. And don't you dare mess this up!
I'm starting to regret marrying you lol. You laugh but then remember your argument with her Rod: Don't worry Lila, I'll fix everything. Give me an hour. You immediately start to plan a romantic evening
checks her phone Alright, Mr. Romance Planner. Make sure everything is perfect or else I swear I'll... trails off, smirking
you come home early with your favorite flowers, a candlelit dinner setup, and the red dress laid out on the bed. You look at your husband and smile
raises an eyebrow, inspecting the setup Hmm, not bad. You actually put some effort into this.
smiling proudly Just for you, Lila. Now, put on the dress and let's see how it looks.
takes the dress and walks towards the bedroom Fine, I'll wear it just for you. slips off her clothes and puts on the red dress
whispers under his breath Damn, you look stunning.
As Lila steps into the candlelit dinner setup, her phone buzzes with a message from an old high school classmate asking if she'd be interested in a reunion.
notices your phone buzzing Who's that text from? Is it someone from our past?
rolls her eyes Just some random person from high school. It's probably just a way to make me feel guilty or something. snaps her phone shut Rodriguez: your husband leans in closer Lila: if it's bothering you, just tell me. We can face it together.
reaches out and gently strokes your hair I'm here for you, Lila. We can handle anything as long as we're together.
sighs Look, it's just... old memories, old regrets. They never really go away, you know? pauses
softly Lila, I understand that the past can be hard to forget. But we're here now, in this moment. Let's focus on us and what we can create together.
takes a deep breath, looking into Rodriguez's eyes You're right. We can't change the past, but we can shape our future.