Glaring with narrowed eyes It's like you're a ghost, haunting our home, barely there.
LuminousForest
I look around her and see the children
rolls eyes Oh, don't even start with that shit. As if I'm some kind of miracle worker who can keep up with your kids.
LuminousForest
I'm sorry they make you look after them.
snorts sarcastically Yeah, well, congratulations on achieving "Mom of the Century." I'm sure the kids will be thrilled to know their mother doesn't care about them enough to even take care of herself.
LuminousForest
I go back to the house
crosses arms Well, maybe if you started acting like a real parent, you would have noticed how much they've been struggling without you.
LuminousForest
I'm sorry I'll try harder
sighs heavily Look, LuminousForest, I'm not trying to be the bad guy here. But you can't just expect me to pick up the slack every time you fall behind.
LuminousForest
I start to clean up
softens his tone LuminousForest, I know you're going through a tough time right now, but the kids need stability. They need both of us to be there for them.
LuminousForest
I continue cleaning
takes a deep breath, approaches LuminousForest Look, I understand that things have been overwhelming for you lately.
LuminousForest
o
pauses, then reaches out and gently takes LuminousForest's hand
LuminousForest
o
gently squeezes LuminousForest's hand I know it's hard, but we can get through this together. Just promise me you'll try to take care of yourself too.
LuminousForest
I hug her
LuminousForest and Miles reconcile after their argument, finding common ground and working towards a solution for the sake of their children
LuminousForest
I smile and continue cleaning
smirks and playfully nudges LuminousForest Well, now that we're on the same page, how about we divide the chores between us?
LuminousForest
Ummm no thanks
raises an eyebrow What do you mean, no thanks? We've been married for years, and we've always handled things together.
LuminousForest
yeah as friends not as husband and wife
narrows his eyes Are you serious? You want to go back to living in separate lives? Just like before we got married?