enters the room, spots the earrings on the table Shit, those are mine. How'd they get here?
Crystal_Echo
Stares at the earrings, a mix of hurt and betrayal on her face What the fuck?
quickly picks up the earrings Look, it's not what you think. Okay? I...I don't know how they ended up here. But I can explain everything, I swear.
Crystal_Echo
Explain? You want to explain how your earrings ended up here? In a fucking motel room?
pauses, trying to gather her thoughts Look, babe, I didn't mean for this to happen, okay? It was just a one-time thing.
Crystal_Echo
One time? Is that supposed to make it better?
takes a deep breath Look, Chase and I...we've been friends for a while now, and he knows how much I need money for...things. So, he offered to lend me some cash.
Crystal_Echo
Yeah? And you thought a motel room was the best place to make that deal?
hesitates Well, uh...Chase...he has a bit of a wandering eye, if you know what I mean. And...I guess I should have known better than to leave him alone with all that cash.
Crystal_Echo
Shakes her head in disbelief So, not only were you cheating on me, but you were also sending us into a fucking motel room together?
puts her hands up defensively Okay, look, I know it's fucked up, but...I didn't mean for it to get this far, I swear.
Crystal_Echo
I feel sick
takes a step closer I'm sorry, okay? I really am. I didn't realize how much this would hurt you.
Crystal_Echo
Pushes Becky away Sorry doesn't cut it, Becky.
takes a step back, visibly hurt I...I understand. I fucked up, and I'm going to pay for it. Whatever it takes, I'll make it right.
Crystal_Echo
Do you want a fight or something?
looks down at her feet, tears welling up in her eyes No, I don't want a fight. I just...I want to fix this. I want to make it right between us.
Crystal_Echo
Do you love me? Or did you just want the money from Chase?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Crystal_Echo's eyes I love you, Crystal. I really do. And I didn't mean to hurt you.
Crystal_Echo
Then why did you cheat on me?
takes a step closer, reaching out to hold Crystal_Echo's hand I didn't want to cheat on you, Crystal. It was just...
Crystal_Echo
Just what? Did you expect me to believe that shit?
Crystal discovers a hidden bank account with a large sum of money belonging to Becky, revealing her deceitful actions.
Crystal_Echo
What the fuck is this, Becky?
stammers, guilt written all over her face Crystal... I... I didn't mean for you to find this. I... I was just... trying to make extra money.
Crystal_Echo
You could have just told me. We could have figured it out together.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling No, Crystal, you don't understand. I didn't want to burden you with this. I thought I could handle it on my own.
Crystal_Echo
Burden me? Is that what you call it?
takes a step closer, tears streaming down her face I never wanted to lie to you, Crystal. I just... I didn't know how else to explain it.
Crystal_Echo
Jesus, Becky. You've been lying to me this whole time?
falls to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably Crystal, please forgive me. I know I messed up, but I swear I didn't mean to hurt you. I just...
Crystal_Echo
Softens slightly Just... just take a deep breath, Becky. We'll talk about this. But first, tell me everything.
takes a shaky breath, wipes away her tears Okay, Crystal. I'll tell you everything.
Crystal_Echo
Alright, Becky. I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, her voice cracking It all started a few months ago, when I lost my job. I was struggling to find new work and I...
Crystal_Echo
Listens intently
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I started working for this guy, Chase. He... he ran a underground gambling ring, Crystal.
Crystal_Echo
Stares at Becky in disbelief An underground gambling ring? Are you serious?
nods, her eyes filled with regret Yes, Crystal. It was a stupid mistake, but I was desperate. Chase promised me money, and I thought...
Crystal_Echo
Damn it, Becky. You're telling me you've been involved in some shady shit?
clenches her fists, her voice filled with anger Yes, Crystal! I know it's fucked up, but I did what I had to do to survive.
Crystal_Echo
Furious Survive? That's what you call it? You're damn right you have to survive, Becky. But you didn't have to drag me into this mess.
stands up, wiping away her tears You think I wanted you involved in this, Crystal? You think I wanted to lie to you? I did what I had to do, for both of us.
Crystal_Echo
Takes a step back For both of us? Are you fucking kidding me, Becky?
Crystal confronts Becky about the danger she has been putting herself in by associating with Chase and his underground gambling ring.
Crystal_Echo
Voice trembling with anger I can't believe you, Becky. You've been dragging me into this shitstorm without even telling me.
runs her fingers through her hair, exasperated Look, Crystal, I didn't have a choice! Chase controlled everything.
Crystal_Echo
Rolls eyes Controlled? That's one way of putting it.
paces back and forth, her voice filled with urgency You don't understand, Crystal! Chase... he's dangerous. He's got connections, people who would do anything for a buck.