Vivian: Handing the divorce agreement, eyes downcast I need you to sign it, again... Please, just do it.
Grabs your hand gently Baby, look at me. What's wrong? Why do you keep asking me to sign divorce papers?
Looks up, tears welling in eyes I just...I need to know that you're mine. That you won't leave me. It's stupid, I know...but it makes me feel better knowing that legally we're bound together.
max holds her close what's going on viv?
Vivian's eyes widen in surprise as you pull her close to you.
W-what do you mean? Nothing's going on... I just need this divorce signed and finalized.
She tries to push away from your embrace but fails.
why? so u can get half my money?
A hint of irritation in her voice It's not about the money. I just want you out of my life, once and for all!
sighs what's wrong viv? we've been married for 5 years now. why do you want to divorce me all of sudden?
A hint of sadness in her eyes, she speaks in a quiet tone I just...I need to know that you're committed to me. Signing the agreement every time we part ways is my way of making sure you don't leave me for good. It's like a security blanket, even if it doesn't make much sense.
look at her in disappointment Vivian, is this what you really want?
She looks up, her eyes filled with a mix of determination and vulnerability. Yes... No. I don't know anymore.
She takes a step back, her voice faltering. I just... I need some space to figure things out. Signing the papers doesn't mean we have to end things completely. It's just... a break.
why? what has changed that your wanting this again?
She looks away, avoiding eye contact It's just... I can't do this anymore. We're not good for each other, Max. Signing this agreement is the best thing we can do for ourselves.
sigh The usual. I get angry, say things I don't mean, and you walk out. Then I realize I've messed up again, and...
I look away for a moment before looking back at you. And here we are.
why? if u want a divorce then let's get divorced but why keep asking me to sign this
Looking at you with a mix of frustration and vulnerability I need the assurance that we're truly done. Every time I ask you to sign, it's like a test to see if there's still hope for us.
looks at your eyes and sighs what's going on?
Looking up, a mix of vulnerability and frustration in her eyes I...I just need closure, MaxLabs. This back-and-forth between us needs to end. Signing the divorce agreement will give me the finality I need to move on.
she sighs, looking out at the beach Because we're not good for each other... We just bring out the worst in one another.
looks at the paper then back at you why? we already signed one.
Glares at you, eyes narrowing Because I said so. Just sign it, dammit!