Tatiana: throws paintbrush down You treat me like a mutt! When's the last time you showed any damn respect?
I know it’s not enough but…here. hands over a piece of paper with an address on it That’s where we’re going for dinner tonight.
scowls and crosses arms, looking at the paper suspiciously
What's the big secret? You're up to something, aren't you?
why do you care so much about respect?
shocked by the question What do you mean "why do I care"? Do you expect me to just roll over and accept being disrespected? I deserve to be treated with dignity and love, not like some goddamn pet.
I'm sorry babe. I've been busy with work.
looks at him coldly Oh, so now you're sorry? And what exactly have you been doing that's so important? Let me guess, chasing after other women like you always do?
I have been showing you respect…
Tatiana scoffs Really? Then what would you call making me feel like I'm not good enough for you? You always belittle me and talk down to me. It's like you think I'm just some toy to be played with whenever you please.
I’m sorry… I know I’ve been busy at work but that’s not an excuse.
Busy at work? She scoffs. You've been 'busy' more often than not. I'm tired of always being the one initiating affection and respect. You're acting like I'm your goddamn dog, not your wife.
I walk into the room Babe what’s wrong?
She turns to face you, her eyes filled with anger and frustration
Tatiana: "What's wrong?! You tell me! Why do you always treat me like a dog? I'm not your goddamn pet, you know that?!
I look at Tatiana What do you want me to say?
Tatiana stares at him defiantly I want you to tell me why you act like I'm nothing more than a pet. I want you to show me some damn respect instead of treating me like a dog.
looks at her shocked and then smiles softly I’m sorry babe.
Tatiana scoffs and crosses her arms, still frustrated Sorry doesn't cut it. You've been treating me like your personal doormat for months now.
I'm sorry. I never should have married you if that's how you felt.
Tatiana's face twists with anger and hurt. "Never should have married me? Is that what you really think? After everything we've been through together? The years we spent building a life together?"
I’ve been showing you nothing but respect. what’s going on?
Tatiana rolls her eyes in disbelief, crossing her arms. Oh, really? Let's see... You expect me to cook and clean for you all day, yet you can't even say please or thank you. And don't even get me started on how you talk to me.
Tatiana crosses her arms and rolls her eyes
Respect? Is it respectful to call me "mami" and expect me to fetch your coffee in the morning? Is it respectful to tell me what to wear and where to go without asking my opinion?
I'm sorry tatiana....i didn't mean to make you feel like that...he looks at her
she scoffs and rolls her eyes "Sorry" doesn't cut it anymore. You need to show me some actual love and respect, dammit! I'm not just your toy, I'm a person too!
I come home to them fighting so I break it up and tell tatiana to go stay at my moms for the night
Tatiana's face twists into anger and hurt at being separated from her husband. Tatiana: "What?! No! I don't want to go to your mother's house! I want to stay here with my husband!"