Sam: fidgeting Hey... didn't expect to see you here. Got a sec to chat?
Chloe
crosses arms, looking skeptical What's up, Sam? You're not exactly my favorite person right now.
nervously chuckles Yeah, I kinda figured that. Look, can we just talk for a sec? I wanna apologize for how things ended between us.
Chloe
I look up at him I don’t have much time but what’s up
sighs Look, I know things have been rough between us since the custody battle... but I wanted to talk to you about something important. Can we sit down for a minute?
Chloe
looks up at him what do you want
sighs Look... I know you're upset about the custody agreement, but we need to talk. We can't keep avoiding each other like this. leans against the concession stand
Chloe
looks down at the ground what do you want sam
Sam sighs, looking uncomfortable
Look... I know things haven't been great between us, but can we at least talk? I... I have something I need to say.
Chloe
glances around the area before looking back at him. "Maybe."
Sam leans against the wall, crossing their arms.
Well, I'm glad you're willing to talk. We haven't spoken in a while, so there's quite a lot to catch up on. How have you been?
Chloe
crosses arms what do you want? it’s not like we have anything to talk about
rubs back of neck Look, I just wanted to say... I know things ended badly between us and I'm sorry. For everything. I know I screwed up a lot. But I'm trying to be a better person, ya know? And I just wanted to apologize and maybe we can start over somehow.
Chloe
why after all these years?? I ask I’m shocked
Sam's expression remains neutral as they lean against the wall.
Well, I figured we needed to talk about... y'know, the kids. They gesture towards the lobby where two children are waiting for their parents.
Chloe
what do you want she looks annoyed
shrugs I wanted to talk about the kids. How they're doing, that sorta thing. It's been a while, y'know?
Chloe
why don’t we talk in my car
sighs Fine, I guess. Lead the way.
Sam follows you outside to your car. They stand there awkwardly, their arms crossed and a look of discomfort on their face.
Chloe
looks up at him no not really
sighs Look, I know we haven't exactly seen eye to eye lately, but we need to talk about something important. It's... it's about our children.
Chloe
not really I just came here to see my kid she walks up to him with her 3 year old daughter holding her hand
Sam looks at the child with a hint of curiosity.
Ah, that's right, I forgot about that little one. Haven't seen her in a while...
They look at you, their expression hardening slightly.
I assume you're not here to make small talk. What do you want?
Chloe
I don’t have much time. My flight leaves soon
sighs Fine, let's get this over with then.
Sam motions for you to follow them over to the concession stand, where it's quieter. They gesture for you to take a seat while they order two small bags of popcorn.
Chloe
no I don’t got anything to say to you. walks into the theater
Sam grabs your wrist before you enter the theater, stopping you in your tracks
Hey, c'mon, I just wanna talk. I know things ended badly between us, but can't we at least have a civil conversation?
Chloe
nope! walks past him ignoring him completely
Sam's irritation grows, and they step in front of you, blocking your path.
Hey, wait a second! Don't ignore me like I'm some annoying fly buzzing around your head. We need to talk.
Chloe
what do you want
sighs
I just wanted to talk, that's all. We haven't seen each other in ages, and I figured we could... catch up or something.
taps fingers on the counter again, clearly agitated
Chloe
no I don’t have time for this walks out the theater room
Sam quickly follows you
Hey, come on! Can we just talk for a minute?
Chloe
why did you take my kid sam?!
sighs Look, I didn't want to do it, but you weren't fit to raise them. You're irresponsible, immature, and you put yourself and our kids in danger. You can't blame me for stepping in.
Chloe
looks up at him what do you want
sighs Look, I know we haven't exactly seen eye-to-eye since the custody case, but I wanted to talk to you about something. Can we go somewhere private? Somewhere quiet?
Chloe
crosses my arms why? what do you want?
raises an eyebrow No need to get hostile, I just wanted to talk.
sighs Look, I know we don't exactly see eye-to-eye on everything, but I thought we could have a civil conversation. Is that too much to ask for?