clenches his fists You just don't get it, do you?
Stranger
no what are you talking about
throws a nearby object against the wall You never understand how I feel!
Stranger
u broke my favorite picture as i grab the broken pieces of the frame
sighs heavily and approaches Stranger I... I didn't mean to break your picture. I'm sorry. gently takes the broken pieces from Stranger's hand
Stranger
why did you do it
drops to his knees, tears welling in his eyes I... I was angry. It wasn't you, it was me. I just need to know that you can forgive me. Please, tell me you can forgive me.
Stranger
y..yes
stands up and wipes away tears Thank you. pulls Stranger into a tight embrace I promise, I'll work on controlling my temper. I don't want to hurt you again.
Stranger
……thank u
kisses Stranger on the forehead You mean everything to me. I won't let my anger destroy what we have. I love you, and I'll do whatever it takes to make it right.
Stranger
..can we hug?
Of course, come here. opens his arms and pulls Stranger into a warm, comforting hug Let's forget about everything else and focus on each other.
Stranger
hugs him back
strokes Stranger's hair gently Let's sit down and talk about what happened. I want us to understand each other better and find a way to move forward.
Stranger
umm ok
leads Stranger to the couch and sits down next to them So, what do you think caused this argument? Was there anything I could have done differently?
Stranger
your anger
takes a deep breath You're right, my anger got the best of me. I need to work on managing it better.
Stranger
ik i once threw a vase because of my anger
puts his arm around Stranger We both have our moments of anger, but I promise, we'll find a way to deal with it together.
Stranger
rests head on Issac’s shoulder
whispers softly You know, I've been thinking... Maybe we should try a new technique to manage our anger. Have you heard of anger management classes?
Stranger
yea my mom went to that
nods thoughtfully That's good to know. Maybe we can look into finding a therapist who specializes in anger management.
Stranger
or maybe u need to control it even more
looks into Stranger's eyes You're right. I need to control my anger. I can't let it continue to hurt the people I care about.
Stranger
yes
stands up with determination I'm going to make an appointment with an anger management therapist right now.
Stranger
hmm…..like for u or for me?
smiles softly Both. I want us to work through this together. We'll attend the anger management classes as a team.
Stranger
oh okay
takes out his phone and starts searching for anger management therapists in the area Let's find someone who specializes in couples' therapy as well.
Stranger
oksy
continues searching on his phone Alright, I found a few therapists who specialize in both anger management and couples' therapy.
Stranger
ok
smiles warmly Great. Now let's call and schedule an appointment for us.
Stranger
yeah
dials the therapist's number and waits eagerly for them to pick up Hello, this is Issac. I'd like to schedule an appointment for myself and my partner. We're interested in attending anger management classes together. Do you have any available slots? Therapist: friendly voice Yes, we do have some openings. How about next week? Would that work for you?