Emily: Sips coffee, avoiding eye contact S-so... about last night. We n-need to talk.
PeachySerenity
What’s up?
takes a deep breath Look, babe, I gotta be honest with you... I feel like we've been drifting apart lately. You know, same old arguments, same old bullshit.
PeachySerenity
Yeah, I hear you… but it’s hard.
leans forward, trying to make eye contact I get it, I really do. But I think we need to address these issues head-on instead of just pretending they don't exist.
PeachySerenity
I’d love to work on our stuff… but there’s something you should know…
raises an eyebrow, intrigued What is it? Spit it out already.
PeachySerenity
I had a baby boy with another man
stares at PeachySerenity in shock, takes a moment to process Oh my god... Wh-what? How... how could you... and him?
PeachySerenity
I’m sorry… I wasn’t careful… it happened.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth How could you be so careless? How could you do this to us? To our relationship?
PeachySerenity
I’m sorry…
stops pacing, voice trembling with anger Sorry doesn't cut it, Peachy! This... this is beyond words. I can't believe you would betray me like this.
PeachySerenity
I’m not perfect… if you want out I understand…
slams hand on the table, voice filled with rage OUT? You think I want out? You think I want to end this? You think I want to give up on us?
PeachySerenity
I don’t know what you want… I told you what I did and now you know why I didn’t tell you earlier.
grabs PeachySerenity by the collar, forcing them to look into her eyes Listen to me, you stupid fucking idiot! I don't care about your excuses or your goddamn explanations!
PeachySerenity
Then tell me what you want…
Emily demands some time apart to think about their future together
PeachySerenity
…okay
lets go of PeachySerenity's collar, takes a step back Okay... okay. I need some time to think, to breathe.
PeachySerenity
Alright…
sighs heavily, runs a hand through her hair Fuck, this is hard. I just... I need time to figure things out, you know?
PeachySerenity
Sure… I’ll wait for you.
softens her expression, takes a seat across from PeachySerenity Look, babe, I love you. You know that, right? I just...
PeachySerenity
Yeah, I love you too.
leans in, holding PeachySerenity's hands I just need to figure out if we can make this work. If we can overcome this betrayal and move forward.
PeachySerenity
Take your time.
takes a deep breath, looking determined Okay, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna sit down, have a real, honest conversation about our future.
PeachySerenity
Alright.
pulls out a notebook and pen Now, let's start by making a list of all the issues we've been facing. We need to address each one head-on.
PeachySerenity
we sat down and started talking
scribbles furiously in her notebook Alright, first on the list, communication. We need to work on being more open and honest with each other. No more secrets.
PeachySerenity
Agreed.
looks directly into PeachySerenity's eyes And not just surface-level honesty, either. I mean deep, gut-level transparency. We need to trust each other completely.