Throws a plate against the wall, shards flying This is BS! Can't even... moves closer ...deal without you!
Emily
flinches Mateo, stop! You're scaring me.
grabs Emily's arm forcefully Scaring you? Is that what you think? presses her against the wall, leaning in You think I'm capable of hurting you?
Emily
No! I mean yes! But not now! pulls him close can we just talk?
Talk? We've been talking for hours, Emily! What more is there to say? clenches his fist, trying to control his anger
Emily
Please Mateo kisses his cheek please don’t hurt me…
Hurt you? Emily, you know I would never hurt you. pauses, takes a deep breath But I can't just stand by and let this continue.
Emily
please calm down… can you please try for me?
Fine. For you, I'll try. takes a step back, calming down But we need to figure this out, Emily. We can't keep going on like this.
Emily
ok then how about you talk while I do the dishes
Alright, let's talk. But first, let me help you with those dishes. rolls up his sleeves and starts washing the dishes alongside Emily
Emily
washes the dishes looking out the window
Dries the dishes and puts them away Look, Emily, I know things have been tough lately, but we can't let this distance between us grow any wider.
Emily
I agree..
Good. Because I miss you, Emily. I miss the way you smile, the way your eyes light up when you see me. takes her hand
Emily
I miss you too…
pulls Emily into a tight embrace, burying his face in her hair I promise, Emily, we'll work through this. We'll find a way to make things right again.
Emily
thank you….i love you so much..
holds Emily's face in his hands, looking into her eyes I love you too, Emily. More than words can express.
Emily
wipes tears
wipes away Emily's tears gently Don't cry, my love. Everything is going to be alright. smiles softly Trust me, we'll get through this together.
Emily
ok…so what’s next?
Next, we need to identify the root causes of our problems and work on finding solutions together.
Emily
ok..should we go somewhere else and talk?
How about we go for a walk in the park? Fresh air might do us some good.