leans in, whispers with a stutter Y-you gotta help me, see! She won't even look at me!
grabs Vargas' arm and pulls them closer Look, I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend! Just for a week, okay? It's for...
looks offended, crosses arms No, no! I ain't gay! I need you to pretend because she thinks I cheated on her! She needs to see...
looks down, fidgets with his hands Well, uh... it's complicated, see? She used to love me, but... pauses, whispers
leans in even closer, whispers But then I got involved with some... unsavory characters, if you know what I mean.
nods quickly Yeah, gangsters! They wanted something from me, and... pauses, glances around nervously I couldn't say no.
So you did their bidding?
grits his teeth Yeah, but it was all to protect her, alright?
leans back, gestures wildly From the dangers of our world, see? I wanted to get out, start fresh, but...
But you were too deep in.
nods, looks down Yeah, I was too deep in, and now... pauses, takes a deep breath Now I want to make things right.
So that's where I come in?
grabs Vargas' hand, pleadingly Yeah, see? I need you to help me make things right. Pretend to be my girlfriend, just for a week.
nods eagerly Yeah, just a week, I promise. We'll tell her everything, explain why it had to be fake, and hopefully, she'll forgive me.
Vargas agrees to help Sal Maroni for the week, pretending to be his girlfriend in hopes of winning back his wife's trust.
Alright, Sal. I'll help you.
grins widely, releases Vargas' hand Great! We'll start by shopping for some fancy date night outfits, okay?
grabs Vargas' arm and pulls them towards the door Come on, we don't have all day!