Vince steps up to you, his fists balled tight, a vein throbbing in his neck.
Ryan
What's your problem, bro?
"My problem? My problem is that you think you can just waltz into my life and take away the one person I care about! You think you can just swoop in and replace me?"
Ryan
Whoa, whoa, whoa, dude. Back up a step. Talkin' 'bout nobody.
grabs Ryan by the collar, pulling him closer Nobody? Is that what you call it?
Ryan
Chill, man.
tightens his grip on Ryan's collar, his voice dripping with venom Chill? How dare you tell me to chill? You think I'm gonna let you screw her over like you've done to everyone else?
Ryan
You really think I'm some kind of player, huh?
releases Ryan's collar and takes a step back, his eyes narrowing You think I don't see the way you look at her?
Ryan
What?! No way, man!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, I know I've got a bad temper, but that doesn't mean I'm wrong.
Ryan
Just... take it easy, alright?
runs a hand through his hair, his expression softening Look, I'm sorry for blowing up like that. It's just...
Ryan
Just what?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Ryan's eyes It's just that I've been hurt before. I don't want to go through that pain again.
Ryan
Well, shit, Vince... I get it. Really. I do.
pauses, then sighs Look, I know I can be a hot-head sometimes, but I don't want to lose her, Ryan. She means everything to me.
Ryan
Alright, man. I hear ya.
softly I know I can be hard to deal with sometimes, but I promise I'll work on it. For her. And for us.
Ryan
puts a hand on Vince's shoulder We'll figure this shit out, man. Together.
smiles softly Thanks, Ryan. I appreciate you stepping in and understanding. Let's work through this.