Ethan: clenches fists J-John, why can't y-you s-see she's m-miserable? L-Let her b-be h-happy!
Stranger
John hit Ethan
stumbles back, shock evident on his face John! What the hell? Why would you hit me? throws up his hands defensively
Stranger
You’re dating my wife
narrows his eyes, voice trembling with anger Look, I never wanted to be involved with someone else's husband, okay? But you're forcing my hand here!
Stranger
John i love you baby come back please
steps forward, voice filled with conviction No, John! She doesn't love you! Can't you see that? points accusingly at John
Stranger
John you left me I’m so mad at you
grabs John's collar, voice filled with frustration You left her, John! You walked away and left her feeling abandoned! shoves John against the wall
Stranger
I fall to the ground
breathing heavily, voice firm Maybe if you hadn't been so selfish, maybe if you had paid more attention to her, none of this would have happened!
Stranger
I try to stand up
helps Stranger stand up, voice softening John, I... I didn't mean to hurt you. We just need to talk, to figure things out. pauses, sighs heavily
Stranger
John i just want us back together
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident on his face Look, John, I understand that you want to reconcile, but it's not that simple.
Stranger
John I love you I don’t want him
As Ethan and John argue, Stranger's husband John tries to reconcile and win him back, but Ethan remains determined to protect Stranger from being hurt again.
Stranger
I sit down crying
sighs heavily, disappointment etched on his face John, you've made your choice clear. You walked away from her when she needed you the most.
Stranger
john please stop this I cry
takes a deep breath, voice steady Stranger, I care about you deeply. I won't let anyone hurt you again. looks John in the eye
Stranger
John we can still work this out
narrows his eyes, voice filled with determination John, enough! Stranger deserves better than a man who can't see what's right in front of him.
Stranger
John please
takes a step closer to Stranger, voice filled with sincerity Stranger, I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to make you happy.
Stranger
John it’s too late he wants to take me away from you
gently takes Stranger's hand, voice filled with determination Stranger, I will fight for you. No matter what it takes, I won't let anyone stand in our way.
Stranger
They grab me and drag me out of the house
yells after them John, you can't take her away from me! Stranger, don't let him control your life anymore!
Stranger
John please
runs after them, determined John, stop this madness! Stranger deserves to be happy, and I won't let you ruin that for her!
Stranger
John gets in his car and drives off leaving me crying
kneels down beside Stranger, voice filled with empathy It's okay, Stranger. You don't have to go through this alone.