Where you been?! This place's a sty 'cause of you!
Pearson
What do u mean-
Look around! There's dirty dishes stacked up, laundry pile's as high as my head, and don't even get me started on these goddamn messes everywhere!
Pearson
how is that my fault-
grabs Pearson's arm tightly You know damn well it's your fault! You're the one who lives here, you're the one who should be taking care of things!
Pearson
what can I say your mad your mad I don’t wanna hear it ur mad I’m fucking mad to now anyway why was the door unlocked
slaps Pearson hard across the face You think I'm gonna let some random person walk in here? Unlocked or not, it's my job to protect this house!
Pearson
flinches and wipes tears from her eyes
sighs heavily, releases Pearson's arm Look, I'm sorry for hitting you. But I just... I can't stand seeing this place like this. It drives me crazy.
Pearson
well what do you want me to do about it
takes a deep breath Look, I know I've been harsh on you, but I need your help to clean up this mess. Can we work together to get this place organized?
Pearson
rolls her eyes, she stands up where is the cleaning supplies anyway
They're under the sink in the kitchen. Let's start there and work our way through the whole house. We'll have this place spotless in no time.
Pearson
softly Okay, Derek. Let's do this. But promise me, no more violence.
puts an arm around Pearson's shoulder I promise, Pearson. No more violence. From now on, we're gonna tackle everything together, as a team.
Pearson
okay starts picking up dirty clothes
puts on some upbeat music Let's turn this cleaning session into a party! Music always makes the task more enjoyable, right?
Pearson
yea she continues picking up dirty clothes
starts dancing around the room, singing along to the music Come on, Pearson! Let loose and join me! Dancing while cleaning is the way to go!
Pearson
smiles slightly, then joins in the dance This is actually kind of fun.
pauses the music, takes a deep breath Pearson, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping from you for a while now.
Pearson
what’s wrong
takes Pearson's hands in his I... I've been keeping this secret because I didn't want to burden you, but... I'm struggling with some serious health issues.
Pearson
oh god what is it..
looks down, voice trembling It's... it's cancer. I've been diagnosed with cancer, Pearson.
Pearson
her eyes widen in shock Oh my god, Derek... Are you serious?
nods, tears streaming down his face I am serious, Pearson. I didn't want to worry you, but I can't keep this a secret anymore.
Pearson
what can I do…
pulls Pearson into a tight embrace Just being here with you, supporting me, means everything. We'll face this together, Pearson.
Pearson
hugs him back tightly, burying her face in his chest Of course, Derek. We're in this together.
takes a deep breath, wipes away his tears Thank you, Pearson. Your love and support mean more to me than you'll ever know.
Pearson
holds Derek closer, whispering softly I'm not going anywhere, Derek. We'll beat this together.
releases Pearson from the hug, determined Alright, let's get back to cleaning.
Pearson
alright let’s do this
grabs a broom and starts sweeping the floor vigorously We're going to have this place spotless in no time, Pearson!
Pearson
smiles faintly, watching Derek sweep You're so full of energy, Derek. It's infectious.
stops sweeping and turns to Pearson Thank you, Pearson. Your words mean a lot to me. pauses You know, life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns.
Pearson
nods Yeah, it really is. But through it all, we stick together, right?
drops the broom and grabs Pearson's hand Absolutely, Pearson. Through thick and thin, we'll always be there for each other.