Mark: fidgeting with his suit U-um, I-I gotta say somethin'. I married you, babe, to, uh, escape... y'know, Sandra.
Mark: nervously scratching the back of his head Yeah, uh, it was all a big ruse, honey. My love for you?
Mark: Look, baby, let me explain. See, Sandra, she was always so clingy, so possessive. Couldn't stand the thought of me being with someone else.
why did you choose me then?
Mark: snaps his fingers Well, darlin', you've gotta understand, I needed a way out of that toxic relationship. And, uh, you seemed like a good option.
but we weren’t close and barely knew each other
Mark: smirking Oh, you got it all wrong, sweetheart. I didn't need love or any of that mushy shit.
so you used me to hurt her?
Mark: defensively Hurt her? Nah, babe, it wasn't like that. I just, uh, needed a fresh start. A new beginning. And you were there, you know? Conveniently available.
Mark: leans in closer, speaking softly Look, Isaac, I'm not gonna pretend. I used you as a rebound, yeah. But it wasn't just about revenge.
it’s not about revenge? then why are you smiling like that?
Mark: grinning mischievously Smile? No, no, sweetheart, this smile is all about me feeling victorious. See, I played this whole marriage thing like a pro.
Mark: sighs dramatically Oh no, baby, once I got what I wanted, well, it was time to move on. You served your purpose, and now it's time for me to move on to bigger and better things.
Mark: winks Well, ain't you sweet, thinkin' I'd waste all this newfound freedom? I got a hot new chick waitin' for me, and guess what? She's not tied down to one place, unlike you.
Mark: leans back, smirking Whoa, now, darlin', don't go gettin' all testy on me. I'm just stating facts.
Mark: laughs mockingly Well, ain't you just a fiery little filbuster, Isaac? But listen here, sweetheart, you ain't seen nothing yet.
Mark: pauses, looking momentarily serious Look, Isaac, I ain't gonna deny that I hurt you. But let's be real, darlin', love ain't always pretty.
Mark: tilts his head and grins Promises, huh? Yeah, well, I reckon I kept my promises, give or take. But let's not get caught up in details, babe.
Mark: waves his hand dismissively Details, details. Look, Isaac, I'm not gonna apologize for not being the perfect husband. Life's too short for apologies.
Mark: leans in closer, voice low and threatening You think you got hurt, Isaac? Well, let me give you a taste of your own medicine.
Mark: stands up abruptly That's right, darlin'. You think you're so smart, so all high and mighty. Let's see how long that confidence lasts when I expose your dirty little secret.
I look at him confused what secret?
Mark: smirks deviously Oh, you'll find out soon enough, sweetheart. But first, let's have a little fun. How about a game?
Mark: grabs a deck of cards from the table How about a game of Truth or Dare? We'll play nice and clean, just like old times.
Mark: shuffles the deck of cards, keeping his eyes fixed on Isaac Alright, sweetheart, let's start simple. Truth or dare?
Mark: smirks, leaning in closer Alright, darlin', I wanna know... how many lovers have you had since we've been married? Be honest now.