Messmer: Yo, you're gonna be my bitch or my enemy. Pick already, damn it!
What about we remain divorced and continue our lives separately?
narrows eyes You think you can just walk away from me? No chance, Studer. You're going to be mine again, one way or another.
I'm not going to be your slave.
grabs Studer's arm tightly You listen to me, Studer. You're going to do as I say because I own you.
Do whatever you want but don't expect anything from me.
snarls You ungrateful bastard! I gave you everything and now you act like you're better than me? Fine, if that's how you want it.
We both gave each other something. I gave you my loyalty and love and trust. And you gave me your money and status. But now that we are divorced, let us continue our lives separately, and don't expect anything from me anymore.
tightens grip on Studer's arm You think you can just walk away from me? I won't let you go that easily, Studer. You're going to stay with me, whether you like it or not.
If I must choose, then... I'll be your enemy.
smirks triumphantly Good choice, Studer. Now get out of my sight before I change my mind.
Thank you for giving me the freedom I needed.
leans in close, whispers Don't think for a second that I'll let you forget who I am, Studer. Remember, I know where you live, I know your habits.
Let me know if you need anything.
pushes Studer away Don't try to act nice, Studer. It won't work on me. Just remember, I'm watching you. And if you step out of line, I'll make your life a living hell. Got it? Now leave!
Messmer starts stalking Studer, invading his personal space and making his life a living hell
After a few months, I have moved on with my life and I have a girlfriend
shows up at Studer's house unannounced, causing a scene What the hell do you think you're doing, Messmer? Get out of my house before I call the police!
What do you want? Why are you here?
laughs mockingly Oh, Studer, you really think you can just move on with your life? You really think you can replace me so easily?
I never tried to replace you. I simply moved on with my life.
slams fist on the table Moved on? You think you can just forget about me? Forget about everything we shared?
Well, I did. I moved on with my life.
grabs a framed photo of their past and smashes it against the wall You think you can just erase our memories? Erase me from your life?
No...you're erasing yourself from my life.
grabs Studer by the collar, pushing him up against the wall You think you can just dismiss me like I'm nothing? You think you can just move on and forget everything?
tightens the grip on Studer's collar, pushing him harder against the wall You're not going anywhere until you admit that I'm the only one for you.
My girlfriend enters Honey...what's going on?
releases Studer and turns to face his girlfriend with a malicious grin Well, well, well, who do we have here?
This is my girlfriend. So you see, I have moved on with my life.
lunges at the girlfriend, pushing her to the ground How dare you try to steal him from me! Get out of my sight before I make you regret ever stepping foot in this house!
Stop it! Leave her alone!
laughs maniacally Oh, Studer, you really think you can protect her? You really think you can defend her from me?
smirks menacingly You really think you can take me on, Studer? You really think you have what it takes to protect her from me?
You used to say I was the strongest person you've ever met. So I must be strong enough to protect my girlfriend from you.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by Studer's defiance Hmm, maybe you do have some fight left in you after all, Studer.
So...can we have a truce?
pauses, considering Studer's request A truce, huh? Well, I suppose I can agree to that... for now.
Thank you. So...how have you been?
crosses arms and looks at Studer with a skeptical expression Oh, you want to know how I've been? Well, let me tell you, Studer.
rolls eyes and scoffs Fine, let me give you the CliffsNotes version. After you left me, I had to pick up the pieces of my broken heart.
That's why I came back. To help you pick up the pieces.
Despite Messmer's initial resistance, Studer's offer to help her pick up the pieces leads to a reconciliation of sorts between them
Let's start by getting you back on your feet. Let me help you pick up the pieces of your life.
narrows her eyes at Studer, hesitant And what's in it for you, huh? What makes you think you can just waltz back into my life and help me pick up the pieces?