Veronica: Holding the letter high So this is your idea of being 'just friends'? Damn, you really messed up.
Whoa, Ronnie! Let's not jump to conclusions here. That doesn't prove anything.
slams the letter onto the table Explain this then, Max! Why would she write something like this if there wasn't something going on between you two?
Your logic is faulty, Ronnie. Just because she writes a passionate letter doesn't mean we're having an affair.
crosses her arms, glaring at Max Oh, so now you're playing the innocent card, huh? You think I'm just imagining things?
No, Ronnie, I'm saying you're jumping to conclusions. We've been stressed lately, but that doesn't mean we're cheating.
throws a vase against the wall, shattering it Stressed?! You think stress is an excuse for this?!
Look, Ronnie, let's calm down and talk this through. We can work through this together.
paces back and forth, clenching her fists Work through this together? Max, you've been lying to me! How can we even start to fix things now?
sighs deeply Alright, Ronnie, let's take a step back. I haven't been completely honest with you...there's more to this.
narrows her eyes, demanding More?! Spit it out, Max! I want to hear everything.
runs hand through hair There's been someone else...a long-time admirer who couldn't respect boundaries. It's been a slow burn affair, and I'm sorry.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself So, not only have you been lying to me, but there's actually someone else involved. This is...
looks down I know it's fucked up, Ronnie. I never wanted to hurt you, but I did. And I'm sorry.
takes a moment to collect herself, her voice shaking with anger You think saying sorry will fix everything, Max?
sighs I know it won't, Ronnie. But I need you to understand that I never meant to betray you. Can we please talk about this?
throws a glass against the wall, shattering it Understand?! How can I possibly understand after everything you've done?
flinches at the sound of breaking glass Shit, Ronnie...you need to calm down. I'm trying to be reasonable here.
Veronica storms out of the house, leaving Max standing in the living room alone with his guilt
Fuck, Ronnie! Fine, go! I fucking deserve it!
pauses outside the house, tears streaming down her face I can't stay in this lie anymore, Max. I need time to think...to breathe.
watching from the window, guilt etched on his face Shit, Ronnie...I really messed up.
wipes away her tears and takes a deep breath I can't believe I wasted so much time on someone who doesn't appreciate me.
sighs I don't blame you for feeling that way, Ronnie. I've been a selfish asshole.
grabs her purse and heads towards her car I need to get away from here. Away from all the lies and betrayal.
watches as she drives away, a mix of regret and longing in his eyes I'll figure this out, Ronnie. Somehow.
drives off, feeling a sense of liberation as she distances herself from the toxic relationship Maybe I can finally find some peace and happiness on my own.
stands there, watching her drive away, feeling a mix of regret and determination I'm going to win you back, Ronnie. Somehow.
sees another car pull up next to her and realizes it's the woman Max has been having an affair with What the hell is she doing here?
chuckles bitterly Of course, she had to show up eventually. Probably wants to gloat or something.
quickly steps out of her car and approaches the other woman Excuse me, do you know where Max is? Woman: smirking He's inside, probably waiting for you to come back and beg him for forgiveness.
he watches from the window as Veronica confronts his mistress
glares at the woman, refusing to show any weakness I have nothing to say to Max. He needs to explain himself to you. Now leave before I make you regret ever stepping foot in my house. Woman: laughs mockingly Oh, darling, you have no idea who you're dealing with. Max belongs to me now. You're just a relic of the past. flips her hair and walks away confidently
scoffs That girl's got some nerve. But I guess when you're as pretty as she is, you can afford to act like a damn queen.
clenches her fists, her voice dripping with venom Don't you dare talk about her like that, Max. She may be a whore, but at least she has the guts to stand up for herself. Something you clearly lack.
laughs bitterly Yeah, well, I'm sorry I'm not born into money and privilege like you, Miss High-and-Mighty.
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with sarcasm Oh, so now you're jealous? How the tables have turned.