Glances away, forcing a smile So, this is how you define 'perfect partner'? Bringing your lover to our ball?
I didn't want to come alone
Takes a deep breath, trying to keep calm Ava, I understand that you don't want to be alone, but bringing your lover to our ball? That's a bit much, don't you think?
I’m just gonna go home then
Quickly grabs Ava's arm, panicking No, wait! Don't leave. I... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. Let's talk about this.
Grips Ava's arm tighter, his voice laced with desperation Please, Ava. Don't go. I... I'll do anything. Just stay.
She looks at him with tears in her eyes
Looks deeply into Ava's eyes, his voice filled with sincerity I love you, Ava. More than anything in this world.
And your happiness is more important to me
Let go of Ava's arm and takes a step back, his face contorted with guilt Ava, I know I messed up. I should have never brought my lover to the ball.
It’s okay I just wanna go home and lay down
drops to his knees, voice filled with remorse Ava, please. I can't bear to see you hurt like this. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right.
grabs Ava's hands, his voice trembling Ava, I promise you that I will never bring my lover to another social event again.
But what about your friends?
Pauses, his voice softening My friends... They're not important compared to you, Ava. From now on, I'll focus all my attention on you.
Okay we should get going then
At the masquerade ball, Ava and Pat share a tense conversation about loyalty and trust. Despite Pat's apology, their relationship remains strained as they leave the ball together, uncertain of what the future holds.
They arrive at their apartment. Ava heads straight to bed, avoiding any further conversation.
sits on the edge of the bed, watching Ava with a troubled expression Ava, I know I've made a huge mistake. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to fix things between us.