Ethan: fiddles with napkin Dude, gotta tell ya something craaazy.
Ella
what’s up
leans in closer, lowering his voice Okay, listen up, pal. You remember my twin brother, right?
Ella
yeah
Well, get this. He's been MIA for months now, and guess what? His wife came to me, asked if I could be his substitute. Can you dig it?
Ella
oh wow
leans back, crossing his arms Yeah, crazy right? But here's the kicker. Turns out she's been carrying on an affair with some guy.
Ella
with who
narrows his eyes With some shady character named Vincent. He's got a record for fraud and theft.
Ella
damn…
Damn is right, Ella. I couldn't let my brother's wife be taken advantage of by some low-life scammer. So, I stepped in.
Ella
stepped in as his substitute on the marriage or stepped in as her husband
smirks Both, man. I couldn't just stand by and watch them ruin each other's lives.
Ella
yeah I guess if it’s the right thing to do
leans forward, animatedly Look, Ella, I know it's messed up, but I couldn't let them get away with it.
Ella
well, did you tell your brother
picks up his drink, takes a sip Yeah, I did. And let me tell ya, it was a real shitstorm.
Ella
oh
leans back, runs a hand through his hair He didn't take it too well, man. Accused me of being a goddamn hypocrite.
Ella
why cause of this situation
sighs Nah, man. It's deeper than that. See, my brother always thought I was the reckless one, the one who couldn't keep it in my pants.
Ella
yeah because of your name
Ethan's twin brother confronts him, accusing him of hypocrisy and betrayal
Ella
yeah
stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table Look, bro, I didn't ask for this shit! I was just trying to help.
Ella
he needs time to process everything
rolls his eyes Yeah, sure, he needs time.
Ella
he’s hurt…
snorts Hurt? He's fucking devastated, man. And who can blame him? I mean, who wouldn't be messed up if they found out their wife was cheating on them?
Ella
yeah
leans in, lowers his voice Look, I may not be perfect, but I ain't gonna let anyone fuck with my fam.
Ella
so now you’re dating his ex-wife
grins Nah, man, I ain't dating her.
Ella
yeah but you’re dating her because she’s the most important person in your life right now
rolls his eyes dramatically Look, Ella, I ain't some lovesick fool.
Ella
ok
waves his hand dismissively Nah, man, don't go all mushy on me now.
Ella
no no no I’m going home to sleep
grabs Ella's arm Wait, wait, don't leave me here alone with my thoughts. Look, I need you to do something for me.