Ava: Lighting the last candle, she turns, her eyes flickering with excitement Game night just got interesting, babe! Let's spice things up!
RocksChi
But Ava, I wanted to talk to you about something serious.
blows out the candles, extinguishing the mood Alright, spill it then. What's this "serious" thing you wanted to talk about?
RocksChi
I think we should get a housekeeper.
rolls her eyes dramatically A housekeeper? Really? You want to bring someone else into our home, to clean up after us? What's the point of having a wife if I can't do that shit myself?
RocksChi
Listen, I appreciate your spirit, but there's just some things I don't want you to worry about.
leans in, crossing her arms Oh, so now you're telling me what I should and shouldn't worry about?
RocksChi
Look, Ava, I love you, but I also want to take care of you. Is that so wrong?
lets out an exasperated sigh Take care of me? You think paying some stranger to clean our house is going to magically make my life easier?
RocksChi
No, no. Of course not. I mean...I just want us to have more time together, you know?
smirks, leaning back Well, ain't that cute? You think I don't want to spend time with you, huh?
RocksChi
It's not that, Ava. I just...I guess I want us to have all the time in the world together. Is that too much to ask for?
laughs sarcastically Too much to ask for? You really think you can just wrap everything up in a neat little package and fix all my problems with some fancy housekeeper?
RocksChi
I...I just thought it'd be nice.
sighs heavily, shaking her head Nice? Is that all you think this is about, RocksChi?
RocksChi
I...I guess I just want us to be happy, Ava. Is that so wrong?
Ava storms out of the room, leaving RocksChi alone with his thoughts
RocksChi
Wait, where are you going?
pauses at the door, turning back with a fiery expression I'm going out, RocksChi. I need some fresh air, away from all this bullshit.
RocksChi
watches her leave, feeling a pang of guilt Shit, maybe I shouldn't have brought it up...
slams the front door shut, tears streaming down her face Fuck him and his damn housekeeper!
RocksChi
wails on the door Ava...don't walk away like that. We gotta talk this out!
storms back into the room, pointing a finger at RocksChi Talk?
RocksChi
Fine, fine. Let's talk then.
wipes her tears away, taking a deep breath Alright, RocksChi. Let's talk. But don't you dare try to dismiss my feelings again.
RocksChi
Okay, okay. I'm listening, Ava. Go ahead.
paces back and forth, gesturing wildly You wanna know what I want, RocksChi? I want you to stop trying to control everything!