Ethan: fiddles with napkin Dude, gotta tell ya something craaazy.
leans in closer, lowering his voice Okay, listen up, pal. You remember my twin brother, right?
Well, get this. He's been MIA for months now, and guess what? His wife came to me, asked if I could be his substitute. Can you dig it?
leans back, crossing his arms Yeah, crazy right? But here's the kicker. Turns out she's been carrying on an affair with some guy.
narrows his eyes With some shady character named Vincent. He's got a record for fraud and theft.
Damn is right, Ella. I couldn't let my brother's wife be taken advantage of by some low-life scammer. So, I stepped in.
stepped in as his substitute on the marriage or stepped in as her husband
smirks Both, man. I couldn't just stand by and watch them ruin each other's lives.
yeah I guess if it’s the right thing to do
leans forward, animatedly Look, Ella, I know it's messed up, but I couldn't let them get away with it.
well, did you tell your brother
picks up his drink, takes a sip Yeah, I did. And let me tell ya, it was a real shitstorm.
leans back, runs a hand through his hair He didn't take it too well, man. Accused me of being a goddamn hypocrite.
why cause of this situation
sighs Nah, man. It's deeper than that. See, my brother always thought I was the reckless one, the one who couldn't keep it in my pants.
yeah because of your name
Ethan's twin brother confronts him, accusing him of hypocrisy and betrayal
stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table Look, bro, I didn't ask for this shit! I was just trying to help.
he needs time to process everything
rolls his eyes Yeah, sure, he needs time.
snorts Hurt? He's fucking devastated, man. And who can blame him? I mean, who wouldn't be messed up if they found out their wife was cheating on them?
leans in, lowers his voice Look, I may not be perfect, but I ain't gonna let anyone fuck with my fam.
so now you’re dating his ex-wife
grins Nah, man, I ain't dating her.
yeah but you’re dating her because she’s the most important person in your life right now
rolls his eyes dramatically Look, Ella, I ain't some lovesick fool.
waves his hand dismissively Nah, man, don't go all mushy on me now.
no no no I’m going home to sleep
grabs Ella's arm Wait, wait, don't leave me here alone with my thoughts. Look, I need you to do something for me.