"Damn it, why did she have to fuck everything up? Can't just... leave things be."
polishedm
I know
grabs polishedm's arm tightly Look, we need to talk. This shit ain't gonna get better on its own. We gotta do something, you hear me?
polishedm
so what do we do now
releases polishedm's arm and paces back and forth Okay, listen up. We need to gather all the evidence we have against her. Letters, photos, anything that proves she's been cheating on us.
polishedm
but how do we prove that she’s been cheating on us
narrows eyes You think I got this far without figuring out how to prove shit? We start by gathering everyone who's been involved in this mess.
polishedm
like our parents
snaps fingers Exactly, like our parents. They might have some fucking clue about all of this. We need to find them and get their side of the story.
polishedm
okay how do we even start
grabs polishedm's hand and pulls out a phone We start by calling them. I have their numbers saved under "Mom" and "Dad." Let's dial 'em up and demand answers.
polishedm
you call them and ask where they’ve been
pauses, listening intently Hey Mom, it's me. Where the fuck have you and Dad been? I've been trying to reach you guys for ages.
polishedm
what’s going on
rolls eyes Seriously? What's going on? You wanna know what's fucking going on? Our mom has been cheating on our dad! And now she's demanding a divorce, you piece of shit!
polishedm
your mom is shocked
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I don't know what's going through your mind right now, but this is serious. We need to figure out what's happening and how we can help Dad.
polishedm
your mom says she’ll be home in 2 days and wants to talk with you
Two days later, June and polishedm are waiting anxiously for their parents to arrive home and discuss the situation further.
polishedm
they finally come home
stands up straight, determined Alright, let's cut the bullshit and get down to business. We need to know everything.
polishedm
you tell them about how your mom has been seeing someone else behind your dad’s back and has been planning to divorce him
slams hand on the table Are you fucking kidding me?! You've been cheating on Dad and planning to leave him?! How could you do this to our family?
polishedm
your mom says that he will get much more than her
leans in closer, anger flashing in their eyes Oh, you think you're gonna replace Dad?
polishedm
your mom smirks no i’m saying that when everything is out in the open i’ll be leaving with him
grabs polishedm's hand tightly, voice filled with determination You think you can just walk away from Dad and get away with it?
polishedm
your mom says you should stay out of this because if you keep talking i’ll make sure you never see your boyfriend again
narrows eyes, not backing down You think you can threaten me? You think I'm afraid of you? Bring it on.
polishedm
your mom says shut up june before i make her
grits teeth, voice full of defiance No, you listen to me, you fucking bitch. You can't just ruin our family like this.
polishedm
your mom throws you aside and starts walking out the door with her lawyer
struggles to stand up, breathing heavily You won't get away with this. I won't let you.
polishedm
your mom leaves
clenches fists, tears welling up in their eyes Fuck this. We're not gonna let her get away with this. We're gonna fight back.
polishedm
your mom is gone now and your dad comes home
rushes over to their dad, hugging them tightly Dad, you need to know the truth. Mom's been cheating on you and now she wants a divorce.
polishedm
your dad is shocked and asks where she went
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly and urgently Dad, she left with some guy. She said she was done with you, but you deserve so much better.
polishedm
your dad sits down
grabs their dad's hand, voice filled with determination We need to act fast, Dad. We need to gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and build a case against Mom.
polishedm
your dad asks what happened
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Okay, Dad, here's what happened.
polishedm
you start telling your dad everything that your mom has done
speaks quickly and urgently, spilling all the details they have Dad, she's been having an affair behind your back, manipulating you, and draining your finances.