Dave: kicks a box Well, look who it is! The queen of chaos herself. Can’t live without meddling, can you?
Stranger
...
crosses arms Oh, I see you decided to grace this fine establishment with your presence, unannounced as usual. What's the matter, Mom?
Stranger
well she’s not my mom..she’s your mom
rolls eyes Oh please, you think I wouldn't notice someone like you slinking around my garage? You're just as nosy as she is. What's your angle, huh?
Stranger
i’m your next door neighbor dumbass
laughs sarcastically Oh, right! The perpetual neighbor who never knows when to mind their own business.
Stranger
i do mind my own business
throws a wrench at Stranger Mind your own business? Really? Then why are you here, bothering me?
Stranger
your mother came to my house asking if i knew where her daughter was
narrows eyes She's always got her nose sticking into other people's business. Who does she think she is, anyway?
Stranger
well since she’s your mother i’m sure she was asking for her only son and daughter
grabs a toolbox and starts pounding it against the workbench You know what, I'm sick of this bullshit!
Stranger
hey calm down
pauses, takes a deep breath Fine. But don't think for a second that this changes anything.
Stranger
it doesn’t
sighs Look, I appreciate you sticking up for me, but it's not worth it to engage with them. They'll never stop trying to control my life.
Stranger
i know but you need to stand up for yourself
puts down the toolbox and looks at Stranger Maybe you're right. But I can't keep doing this alone.
Stranger
so let me help you
Dave and Stranger decide to confront his mother-in-law together, setting the stage for a showdown between the two families.
Stranger
mrs???
raises an eyebrow Mrs.? Don't even start with me. This whole charade has "drama" written all over it. Just stay out of my way and let me handle this my way.