Lizza: sits on the edge of the bed, fidgeting Jess... y-y'know, it's not y-your fault, right?
Matelxon
Of course it’s not
sniffs Yeah, I guess... but sometimes I can't help but feel like a loser, y'know? Like I'm just stuck in this shitty cycle and can't get out.
Matelxon
pats her back It's okay to feel that way sometimes. We all have our struggles.
nervously chuckles Yeah, I guess you're right. But it's hard not to feel like a complete fuck-up, you know? Especially when...
Matelxon
listens intently
pauses, takes a deep breath Especially when I compare myself to you, Matelxon. You're so confident, so successful.
Matelxon
Don’t do that Jessica. Your worth more than you think
frustrated I know, I know! But it's hard not to feel inferior, you know? Like I'll never be good enough.
Matelxon
Infidelity is a choice, not a mistake. So what’s really going on?
takes a deep breath Well, it all started a few months ago... I was struggling financially, and she was...
Matelxon
Go on
bites her lip, hesitates She was... she was working as a stripper to make extra money. And...
Matelxon
raises an eyebrow A stripper? That's rough, Jess. But why didn't you say anything?
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes I didn't want you to judge me, Matelxon. I didn't want you to see me as a failure.
Matelxon
Why would I?
sniffs, wipes away tears Because that's how I've always felt inside. Like a broken record, repeating the same patterns over and over again.
Matelxon
How long has she been doing this?
takes a deep breath For the past year... maybe even longer. I... I don't know. I guess I just didn't want to face it.
Matelxon
Is that why you’re here? Because she’s out whoring herself?
sniffs, wipes away tears N-no, Matelxon. I came here because... because I needed a break. I needed to escape from all the chaos in my life.
Matelxon
Okay. Then we’ll go to my cabin for a while
sniffs, wipes away tears Th-thank you, Matelxon. That means a lot to me. I... I don't know what I would do without you.
Matelxon
smiles gently You're stronger than you think, Jess. Let's get away from all the bullshit for a while, alright?
nods, trying to hold back more tears Y-yeah... I could use a break from all this shit, honestly.
Matelxon
Alright then. Let’s head to the cabin tomorrow
sniffs, wipes away tears Thank you, Matelxon. I really appreciate you being here for me. I... I could use some time to clear my head and figure things out.