Mark: paces back and forth Ballas just dropped a bombshell, man! Pregnant! This screws everything!
runs a hand through his hair I can't believe this shit! How am I supposed to handle this? It's like my entire world is crashing down.
shocked expression Mark! Calm down! You're gonna blow a fuse!
sighs heavily, runs a hand through his hair I can't believe this shit! We were supposed to be focused on our dancing, not... not this!
I give him a sad look it’s ok.
sighs heavily Screw "ok," dude! This is a nightmare! Gotta figure out how to handle this shitstorm before it ruins everything!
runs his fingers through his hair, visibly distressed I can't believe this shit! How am I supposed to handle this?
well that's going to change things now for you
stops pacing and looks at Stranger Screw this, man! I can't just drop everything because of Ballas' impulsive decisions!
raises an eyebrow Well, shit. That's unexpected. What's your take on this?
slams fist on the table Screw this! I can't have my perfect image ruined by this baby! How am I supposed to maintain my career and reputation?
throws his hands up in frustration Can't believe this is happening! Screwed my own game over! Time for a serious damage control plan, dude.
have you told your therapist?
stops pacing and stares at Stranger incredulously Are you serious? Why would I tell my therapist? This isn't therapy, it's life!
sighs deeply Well, Mark, what are you gonna do? It seems like this was just one big plot twist for her!
throws his hands up in frustration Screw this! I can't have my reputation ruined by a reality TV stunt gone wrong.
looking at Mark well, that's definitely unexpected news, I'm sorry
throws his hands up in frustration Screwed! Just when I was hitting my stride too! This baby messes up everything, my whole life plan... pauses
sighs deeply Shit, Mark... what's gonna happen now? Your whole life is planned out...
stops pacing, locks eyes with Stranger Listen, I can't let this ruin everything I've worked for. I need a plan, an angle.
well… what are you gonna do?
stops pacing, eyes blazing with determination I'll handle this like any other challenge.