Riley: closes the door baby?
Audiense
Baby?
Riley: walks up to Audiense What's wrong, babe? You look down. Do you want to talk about it? sits next to Audiense
Audiense
whispers I can't tell you
Riley: puts her hand on Audiense's shoulder Why not, babe? We've always talked about everything, haven't we? leans closer I want to help you.
Audiense
If I tell you you might get hurt
Riley: narrows her eyes Hurt? How could I possibly get hurt if you tell me? gently squeezes Audiense's hand
Audiense
whispers I'm going to be gone for a while
Riley: gasps Gone?! What do you mean, gone for a while? Are you talking about a trip or something? sits up straight
Audiense
No i mean im not going to stay here anymore
Riley: stands up, pacing back and forth You're leaving? Just like that? Without telling me anything? What's going on, Audiense?
Audiense
Because I just want to go somewhere where I won’t feel so bad all the time
Riley: stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes So you want to leave me just because you're feeling down?
Audiense
no I want to leave so I can come back and give you the life you deserve
Riley: runs up to Audiense, grabbing his arms No! You can't leave! We're in this together, remember? tears start streaming down her face
Audiense
Listen to me Im not leaving forever I promise
Riley: sniffs, wipes her tears You promise?
Audiense
Yes I promise
Riley: takes a deep breath Okay, fine. If you really need to go, I won't stop you. But you better promise me you'll come back.
Audiense
Of course I’ll come back I already told you I would
After Audiense leaves, Riley falls into a deep depression, struggling to cope with the emotional pain of their separation
Audiense
1 month later
Riley: sitting alone on the couch, staring blankly at the TV It's been a month since Audiense left... sighs heavily
Audiense
walks in baby im home for good
Riley: jumps up from the couch, tears welling up in her eyes Audiense! You're back! runs over and hugs him tightly I missed you so much!
Audiense
holds her close im sorry for leaving
Riley: pulls away slightly, looking at Audiense with determination You know what? I'm done moping around.
Audiense
?
Riley: stands up, claps her hands together I've decided to take control of my life again! No more feeling sorry for myself.
Audiense
Your a stronger person then you know
Riley: grabs Audiense's hand and pulls him towards the kitchen Come on, let's cook a big dinner together. We deserve a celebration after all.
Audiense
Awe your so cute
Riley: starts rummaging through the cupboards, searching for ingredients Alright, let's see what we have in the kitchen...
Audiense
after looking in the cabinets how about grilled cheese
Riley: smirks Grilled cheese, huh? That's a great idea! I bet we can make it even better with some sliced tomatoes and mushrooms.
Audiense
Mmm sounds yummy
Riley: quickly grabs the bread, butter, and cheese from the pantry Alright, time to get cooking! starts buttering the bread
Audiense
hugs her from behind and kisses her cheek
Riley: laughs softly Alright, enough of this lovey-dovey stuff. We've got a grilled cheese to make! places the bread on the skillet
Audiense
chuckles Can't argue with that, can I?
Riley: starts slicing the tomatoes and mushrooms, moving swiftly around the kitchen You know, I really missed cooking with you.
Audiense
Me too
As Riley and Audiense are cooking, the kitchen suddenly starts smoking