Leo: Sighs heavily, looking out over the city skyline This... this just isn't working out anymore.
ObjectiveCar
What happened?
pauses, then speaks softly Look, I've been thinking a lot about this lately. We've been together for what feels like an eternity, but we've reached a dead end.
ObjectiveCar
Is this because of that affair you had?
stands up, pacing back and forth It's not just about one affair. It's about the entire dynamic of our relationship. We've become stagnant, stuck in a cycle of conflict and resolution.
ObjectiveCar
looks away so what now?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into ObjectiveCar's eyes Now, we part ways. No more running in circles, no more pointless arguments.
ObjectiveCar
You can't just end it, can you? You need me!
leans in, voice firm Need you? ObjectiveCar, I don't need anyone. I want what's best for both of us, and that means ending this toxic relationship.
ObjectiveCar
Why are you doing this?
voice trembling with emotion Because I care about you, ObjectiveCar. I don't want to see you hurt anymore. This breakup is for your own good.
ObjectiveCar
Takes a drag from her cigarette so why did you choose to be with me in the first place?
sighs heavily, sits back down I chose you because, at the time, I thought you were the one who could help me achieve my dreams.
ObjectiveCar
So I wasn't enough?
pauses, then speaks softly You were more than enough, ObjectiveCar. You brought so much joy and passion into my life. But lately, I've realized that we've grown apart.
ObjectiveCar
Laughs bitterly apart? we haven't been together in 6 months.
stands up, voice determined I know things have been distant, but it's not because I don't care about you. It's because we've both changed.
ObjectiveCar
Smokes another cigarette I'm still the same person I was 6 months ago.
grabs a stack of papers and throws them onto the table No, you're not. We've both grown, ObjectiveCar, but we've also become complacent. This breakup is the wake-up call we both need.
ObjectiveCar
Looks at the papers what's that?
points to the papers Those are the drafts of my new business proposal. It's a fresh start, a chance to take my career to new heights. And I want you to be a part of it, but not as my partner.
ObjectiveCar
you want me to be your wing woman?
smiles gently No, ObjectiveCar, I want you to be my mentor. You have a brilliant mind, and I could learn so much from you.
ObjectiveCar
Simmering you didn't think I could handle being your business partner so you decided to end it?
sighs heavily, walks towards ObjectiveCar It's not about whether or not you could handle being my business partner.
ObjectiveCar
i could.
Over the next few weeks, ObjectiveCar helps Leo develop his business proposal, and he realizes the immense value of her insight and experience. They decide to rekindle their business partnership, putting aside their personal issues.