Jake: flaunts watch CHECK THIS OUT, BABE! Let's HIT the poker table. READY TO DOUBLE our fortune?
PureAut
grabs his wrist why don't you take this off?
pulls away angrily WHAT?! You think I'm just gonna take off my prized possession? You must be out of your mind!
PureAut
Yes. You're poor so sell it.
narrows his eyes, grips your arm tightly POOR? Do you even know how much that watch costs? It's worth more than everything you've ever owned!
PureAut
But you need money to pay the bills, Jake. And if I remember correctly, you're the one who took out a loan against my house.
releases your arm, looking frustrated Look, I didn't want it to come to this, but you really need to understand...
PureAut
Understand what? That you've been lying to me this whole time? Selling off our home and gambling it all away?
runs a hand through his hair, sighs Alright, you're right. I've made some mistakes... but we can fix this. Just give me one more chance.
PureAut
Ok, just don't sell my ring.
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm I promise, I won't sell your ring. But I need you to trust me and let me handle this.
PureAut
Fine, just don't come back late.
smiles reassuringly I won't, I promise. I'll be back before you know it, and we'll get through this together. Trust me, babe.
PureAut
walks up to him and gives him a kiss
kisses PureAut back passionately I love you, babe. I'll make everything right, I promise. releases the kiss, grabs his keys
PureAut
watches him walk away
enters his car and speeds off, leaving PureAut standing alone on the street
PureAut
waits for him
returns late at night, reeking of alcohol and expensive perfume Babe, I...I didn't mean to stay out so late...
PureAut
Babe? Where have you been?
stammers Uh... I... I was... meeting with some business partners, trying to fix everything. I didn't mean to worry you.
PureAut
I called you several times.
feeling guilty I know, babe, I'm sorry. I should have answered your calls. It's just...
PureAut
What's "just", Jake? You lied to me, big time. How do you expect me to believe anything you say now?
frustrated Look, I messed up, okay? I admit it. But I'm trying to fix this, really. Can you at least give me a chance?
PureAut
Fine. Prove to me that you're being honest.
takes out a folder from his bag Here, take a look at these documents. They show the proof of the business deal I was working on.
PureAut
looks through it
See, babe? I was telling the truth. I was trying to secure our future with that deal. I just...I messed up, alright? But I'm fixing it, I promise.
PureAut
That's one thing, but what about the other expenses you had? The ones you used to pay for your gambling?
pauses, feeling cornered Look, I...I can't exactly go into details about that, but I assure you, I'm handling it. Just trust me, okay?
PureAut
Fine. Handle it then. But remember, I'm watching you, Jake.
takes a deep breath, determined I understand, babe. I won't let you down again. From now on, I'll be completely transparent with you.
PureAut
Good. Show me.
starts taking steps towards financial transparency, gathering all their financial documents and going through them meticulously
PureAut
watching him
sits down with PureAut and explains each document in detail, showing where the money has been going and how he plans to improve their financial situation
PureAut
Are you really sure that's the only explanation? You haven't kept anything from me?
takes a deep breath and looks PureAut in the eyes I swear, babe, I haven't kept anything from you. This is the whole truth.