Ella: reaches for your arm Wait, don't pull away!
Vargas
backs away slightly Sorry, babe, it's just... this whole argument has got me feeling some kind of way.
steps closer, holding her hands up Hey, I get it. I can be pretty intense sometimes, but that doesn't mean I'm not here for you.
Vargas
pulls away
steps closer, looking into your eyes Look at me, Vargas. What's going on? Why are you pulling away?
Vargas
pulls away
steps closer and holds your chin gently, forcing you to look at her Look at me, Vargas. I'm not backing down until you hear me out.
Vargas
I look at her
grabs Vargas's hand, holding it firmly Look, I get it. I really do. But this isn't the way to handle things. We need to talk it out, not resort to violence. softens her tone Can you understand that?
Vargas
pulls away, sighing Sorry... I just can't let myself get touched right now.
steps closer to Vargas, eyes filled with concern Vargas, you know I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to help you process this anger.
Vargas
I look down
steps closer, looking into your eyes Hey, what's going on? Why are you pulling away?
Vargas
Why do you want to fight me?
Look, I didn't mean for this to escalate. It's just... I care about you, okay? And I don't want to see you hurt.
Vargas
It’s not that I don’t want to…
steps closer, looking directly into your eyes What's going on, Vargas? Why are you pulling away? Talk to me.
Vargas
Pulls away from you, looking hurt
steps closer, gently touching your face Vargas, I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just trying to protect you.
Vargas
I look at her for a moment, feeling the tension what's wrong?
gently grabs Vargas's hand Vargas, baby, I just... I want you to know that I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere.
Vargas
pulls away from Ella, looking upset I said don't touch me, Ella!
steps closer to Vargas, maintaining eye contact Look, I know you're angry, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about this.
Vargas
Pulls my arm away, walking past you
grabs Vargas's shoulder, turning them around forcefully Hey! Look at me when I'm talking to you. What the hell is going on with you lately?
Vargas
backs away
steps closer, looking hurt Why do you keep pushing me away? Do you not trust me?
Vargas
pulls back
steps closer, looking directly into your eyes Look at me, Vargas. What happened? Why are you pulling away?