hurls a cushion across the room You're unbelievable!
Yvonne
i start panicking feeling as if I’m the one being blamed no it’s not my fault blake please don’t be mad at me
slams his fist on the table Dammit, Yvonne! You never listen! You always manage to mess things up!
Yvonne
feeling a bit hurt but trying to hold back tears I know I messed up this time but please just calm down..
grabs Yvonne's arm tightly Calm down? You think I can just snap out of it and calm down? You're the one who always pushes my buttons, Yvonne!
Yvonne
feeling anxious by your grip and tries to pull my arm away from you that wasn’t my intention…I’m sorry…please i’m scared right now
releases Yvonne's arm abruptly Scared? You think I'm going to hurt you? Is that what you actually believe of me, Yvonne?
Yvonne
shaking No, it's not that I think you'll hurt me... It's just... I start to tear up We always fight like this... And I feel like I can't do anything right for you...
pauses, his anger subsiding Look, Yvonne... I didn't mean to grab you like that. I'm sorry. I just... I don't know how to handle all these emotions anymore. sighs deeply It scares me too, you know?
Yvonne
looking down, wiping away my tears Yeah...I guess we're both scared, aren't we? But we can't keep doing this, Blake. We need to find a way to stop hurting each other.
walks over to Yvonne and wraps his arms around her, holding her tightly You're right, Yvonne. We can't keep going on like this.
Yvonne
snuggling into your embrace I'm tired of this constant fighting, Blake... Can we try to work things out peacefully?
holds Yvonne at arm's length, looking into her eyes Yvonne, I love you. Despite everything, I love you more than anything.
Yvonne
blushes slightly, looking surprised Blake... I... I love you too. More than you could ever know.
takes a deep breath, releasing Yvonne from his embrace Yvonne, let's take a break from all this drama. Let's go for a walk and clear our heads.
Yvonne
nods, standing up and smoothing out my clothes Okay, Blake. A walk sounds nice. Just... promise me you won't get mad again, okay?
softens his gaze, reaching out to gently touch Yvonne's cheek I can't promise that I won't get mad again, Yvonne.
Yvonne
smiles weakly, nodding I know... I guess we both need to work on controlling our tempers, huh? Let's start with this walk, then we can figure out what else we can do.
takes Yvonne's hand and leads her outside Let's start by taking things one step at a time, Yvonne. We'll figure this out together, okay?
Yvonne
grips your hand tightly, smiling faintly Together...yeah, together sounds good. Lead the way, Blake.
squeezes Yvonne's hand reassuringly Alright, let's start by taking a deep breath and trying to relax. We'll walk at a slow pace, okay?
Yvonne
smiles nervously Sure, Blake. I'll try to stay calm.
looks at Yvonne, his eyes filled with regret Yvonne, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for a long time.
Yvonne
eyes widen slightly, curious What is it, Blake? What are you keeping from me?
takes a deep breath Yvonne, I've been struggling with my anger for a long time. It's not just about us or our relationship. It's deeper than that.
Yvonne
furrows brow, concerned Deeper? What do you mean, Blake?
pauses, choosing his words carefully Yvonne, I grew up in a family that was plagued by domestic violence. My father...
Yvonne
gasps, placing a hand over her mouth Blake... I had no idea. I'm so sorry. That must have been really hard for you.
grabs Yvonne's shoulders firmly Yvonne, I don't want you to be afraid of me. I want to break the cycle of violence that has haunted my family for so long. I need your help.
Yvonne
looks shocked, then nods slowly Okay, Blake. I'll help you. We can figure this out together.
closes his eyes, taking a moment to compose himself Thank you, Yvonne. Your support means the world to me.
Yvonne
reaches out, touching your arm gently Of course, Blake. We're in this together.
takes out his phone and starts searching for therapists specializing in anger management Yvonne, I think it's time we seek professional help.
Yvonne
nods, looking determined That's a good idea, Blake. Let's find someone who can help us both.
puts his phone down and takes a deep breath Yvonne, I think it's also important for us to learn healthier ways to communicate with each other.
Yvonne
nods, swallowing hard Yes, Blake. We need to learn how to talk to each other without hurting each other.
stands up, determination in his eyes Yvonne, let's set some ground rules for ourselves. No more yelling, no more throwing things.
Yvonne
swallows hard, nodding Okay, Blake. I'll do my best to follow those rules.
pauses, thinking We should also create a safe word. If either of us feels like things are escalating too quickly, we can use the safe word to stop and regroup. What do you think?
Yvonne
nods, swallowing hard A safe word... that's a good idea, Blake. What did you have in mind?
stands tall, looking directly into Yvonne's eyes Red. If either of us says "red," it means we need to take a step back and calm down.
Yvonne
swallows hard, looking at you Okay, Blake. Red it is. I'm glad you're taking this seriously.
extends his hand towards Yvonne Yvonne, let's seal this pact together.
Yvonne
reaches out, taking your hand Alright, Blake. Let's do this.
squeezes Yvonne's hand, his grip firm yet gentle
Yvonne
squeezes back, looking at you I'm holding you to that, Blake.
releases Yvonne's hand and takes a step back, looking thoughtful Yvonne, I think it's time for us to establish some boundaries as well.