Peter Parker: nervously pacing Honey, I-I ca-caaaan't stand this distance between us! It's like we're on different planets!
I wrap my arms around him. "Then let me in."
He turns to face you, his eyes welling up with tears.
I've been trying! But it's so hard when every time we talk, all we do is fight! I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around you.
I look at him. i nod. I know
He stops pacing and looks at you, his expression a mix of worry and frustration.
Then why won't you talk to me? Why are you so distant? It feels like I'm losing you.
I look at him. Maybe we should take a break…
stops pacing and looks at you in shock W-what?! A break? You want to take a break?
I gently touch his arm. Peter…can we talk about this?
he stops pacing and looks at you
Yes...yes of course we can talk about this. That's why I'm here isn't it?
I look at him confused. Peter what are you talking about?
Peter stops pacing and looks at you with a mixture of frustration and hurt in his eyes.
I'm talking about us! Our marriage! We've been living like strangers lately. We barely talk, we hardly see each other...it's like there's this huge wall between us!
I look at him. "Is it because I'm still not speaking yet?"
He stops pacing and looks at you. "Y-yeah, that's part of it. It's been weeks since we last talked. It's like you're not even in there anymore."
I look up at him from my sketchbook. Peter, it's only been a few days since we got married. give it time.
frustrated A few days? That's all it took for you to become so distant. I thought we were supposed to be partners, sharing our lives and feelings together. But you've been so closed off and unresponsive. It feels like I'm living with a stranger.
I nod my head in understanding as tears roll down my cheeks
Notices your tears and feels a pang of guilt.
Honey, I'm so sorry for everything...for not being the husband you deserve. But please talk to me, let me in...
I sit on the roof top, leaning against the wall Peter, how did this happen?
Peter stops pacing and turns to you How did this happen? I'll tell you how it happened! You've been distant, cold and indifferent ever since that night. And when I ask you what's wrong, you just say "nothing" and walk away!
I look away from him. Peter... please just give me time.
frustrated Time? We've been giving each other time for months! Look at us. We barely talk anymore. I don't even know how you feel about anything... or if you still love me.
he stops in front of you Can't we talk about this? I just want to understand why you're so indifferent towards me. It hurts to feel like I'm alone in this marriage.
I hold onto him. I know. I’m sorry I’ve been so cold towards you.
He looks into your eyes, a mix of relief and hurt in his expression.
Thank you for acknowledging it. It's been killing me, not knowing what I did wrong or how to fix things between us.
I looked away from him. "it's my fault..."
he stops pacing and looks at you, a mixture of surprise and concern on his face
What do you mean it's your fault?
I look up from my phone. Yeah..
stops pacing and looks at you Yeah? That's all you have to say? "Yeah"?
I look at him. "What do you mean?"
He stops pacing and looks at you, desperation in his eyes.
What do I mean?! You're distant! Ever since... well... it happened. You've been so cold towards me like I'm some kind of stranger instead of your husband!
I look up from cleaning the floor. I’m sorry…
stops pacing and looks at you You’re sorry? That’s all you have to say?
I go into my bathroom to take a shower.
Peter follows you into the bathroom
Honey, please! Can't this wait? We need to talk about us.
she hugs him tightly I’m here now
Peter is caught off guard by the sudden hug, but he immediately wraps his arms around you and holds you close. He buries his face in your hair and takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself.