Ava: Paintbrushes clattering against the canvas, tears welling up I-it's never fucking right! Why can't I get this?
Brasser
calm down love. we'll figure it out together
sighs heavily, dropping the paintbrush I don't even know if I can trust myself anymore, Brasser. Every time I think I'm getting a grip on things...
Brasser
I know baby
slams her fist on the table Fuck! Look at this mess! It's like my emotions are a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment!
Brasser
I know baby but it'll be alright
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Alright, let's try something different. Instead of painting, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and...
Brasser
nope. not feeling up to that today.
rolls her eyes Oh come on, Brasser! A little fresh air won't kill you. It might even do you some good.
Brasser
nah. let's stay in bed. i'm really not feeling well today.
grabs Brasser's hand You think you can just lie around all day and hide from reality? No way, Brasser. We're getting out of this damn apartment today!
Brasser
i throw my phone at the wall I'm not feeling up to it today. maybe tomorrow or something.
grabs Brasser's face firmly Listen here, Brasser. We're not doing this bullshit tomorrow or whenever the fuck you decide.
Brasser
why are you so obsessed with this?
leans in closer, her voice filled with intensity Because, Brasser, I refuse to let this shit define me!
Brasser
hey, look, i'm sorry, okay? I know i haven't been there for you as much as i should've. but i promise i'll do better...i just need some time. i need to figure some stuff out
Ava and Brasser end up having a heated argument and their relationship gets damaged.
Brasser
i lay my head in your lap i'm sorry...i know i messed up
sighs heavily and runs her fingers through Brasser's hair You know, Brasser, sometimes I feel like I'm losing my damn mind.
Brasser
yeah...i know that feels like it's happening. i know how much you've been through.
takes a deep breath, looking into Brasser's eyes Look, Brasser, I appreciate that you're trying to make things right. But I can't keep settling for half-assed apologies and empty promises. I need more than that if we're going to move forward.