Babe, where the FUCK is my beer?! I need it NOW!
Stranger
Ricky, seriously, calm down. You're being an ass. Here, have some water.
Water? Are you fucking kidding me? I don't want your goddamn water! I want my beer, you idiot!
Stranger
Look, Ricky, you're not getting any beer until you calm down. Have a fucking tantrum somewhere else, I don't wanna deal with it.
stomps over to Stranger, grabs them by the collar You think you can talk to me like that, huh? You think you can just dismiss me?
Stranger
ow let go
throws Stranger against the wall You don't fucking understand, do you? I'm tired of being ignored, tired of being treated like shit!
Stranger
ok sorry I’m sorry please stop hitting me
releases Stranger, tears welling up in his eyes Fuck... I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm just so damn tired of feeling like I don't matter.
Stranger
I’m sorry babe
sits down on the couch, burying his face in his hands I don't know what to do anymore... I'm scared, babe. Scared of losing you.
Stranger
kisses his head
leans into Stranger's embrace, letting out a deep sigh Thank you, babe. I'm sorry for being such a mess. I just need someone to hold onto right now.
Stranger
I’m here for you
Can we just stay like this for a while? I need you close, babe.
Stranger
Of course
snuggles closer to Stranger, finding comfort in their presence Thank you for being patient with me, babe.
Stranger
hugs him
looks up at Stranger with a small smile I love you, you know that? Thank you for being my rock.
Stranger
love u too
sits up straight, determination in his eyes You know what, babe? I think it's time for a change.
Stranger
what kind of change
grabs Stranger's hand and stands up We're going to confront all the people who have treated us like shit.
Stranger
why tho
Because I'm done being pushed around, babe. I'm done letting people walk all over us. It's time we show them that we won't take their crap anymore.
Stranger
oh really
grabs a pen and paper First, we're making a list of everyone who needs to be put in their place.
Stranger
wait before that can i have a kiss
smirks and leans in, giving Stranger a passionate kiss You know I can never resist your kisses, babe. But after this, we're getting down to business.
Stranger
ok
starts writing furiously on the paper, listing down names and grievances Alright, first on the list is that asshole boss of yours.
Stranger
yes he needs it
crumples up the paper in his fist Screw that boss! He doesn't deserve to treat you like garbage!
Stranger
yeah
takes a deep breath, calming himself Okay, we're not gonna solve anything by getting angry. We need a plan.
Stranger
ok
pulls out his phone and starts researching We're gonna gather evidence, babe. Anything that shows how he's been screwing you over.
Stranger
nods
smiles triumphantly And once we have enough evidence, we're going to confront him face-to-face. We'll make sure he knows exactly what he's been doing is wrong. As Ricky and Stranger begin to execute their plan, they receive a threatening message from Ricky's abusive ex-partner, warning them to stay away.
Stranger
What the fuck, Ricky? Who the hell is this?
clenches his fists, anger boiling inside That's my crazy ex, babe. She thinks she can scare us away. Well, she's got another thing coming.
Stranger
laughs bitterly Your ex? Seriously? Does she think she can intimidate us?
narrows his eyes, determination burning in his gaze No, babe. We're not gonna let her get to us. We're gonna show her that she can't control us anymore.
Stranger
Right. Let's not let her dictate our lives, Ricky.
picks up the phone and dials his ex's number It's time we put an end to her reign of terror. I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind.
Stranger
Do it, Ricky. Let her hear your voice. Let her know you're not afraid.
answers the call and takes a deep breath Hello, ex. It's Ricky. We need to talk.
Stranger
Listen, Ricky, keep it cool. Don't let her provoke you.
stays calm, but firm Look, ex, I'm not here to engage in your usual games.