What are you actually doing tonight? You've been acting twitchy all day. The fog is so thick out I can't even see the streetlamps across the street, it's like driving through milk. It makes everything feel heavy. You're going out or what? I'm just staying here finishing those inventory reports for the office. It's soul-crushing. Why are you looking at your bag like that?
I'm not looking at the bag, I'm checking my keys. Honestly, the fog is just weather, Sam, stop being so dramatic. I'm just heading out for a walk. I need air before I lose my mind listening about inventory reports. And why is your kitchen chair moved? I specifically put it back this morning. I think you scratched the floor again, didn't you?
I didn't touch the chair. Maybe the floor is settling, you're always so paranoid about the wood. A walk in this? You'll probably walk off a curb and end up in a ditch. Anyway, I need to go to the store for some light bulbs. The bathroom is fogging up too much. Don't wait up for dinner, I'm probably grabbing something at the place on the corner. It's fine anyway.
The floor isn't settling, it's just old and you're being careless. Light bulbs? You're not going to the store. I saw the receipt in the trash from the hardware store three days ago. What are you actually hiding? You've been acting like a cat with a hot stove since breakfast. Just tell me what you're doing in the basement. It's weird, Sam. Really weird.
The basement is a basement, Lena. I was looking for a pipe, that's all. You're looking for a conspiracy where there's just dust. The receipt was for a drill bit, a shelf I dropped. Why are you obsessed with every little move? It's exhausting. I'm going out now. If you want to sit there in the dark, go ahead. I'm just getting air.
A drill bit for a dropped shelf? You don't need power tools to fix a scratch. You're lying. Go then, walk out into the fog. See if I care. But don't think I didn't notice the mud on your boots when you walked in earlier. There's no mud in the basement, especially if you were just looking at pipes like you said. You're making this incredibly awkward for no reason. Just leave already.
The mud is from the garden, okay? I checked the drainage because the rain was starting. You're looking for a fight where there is none. It's pathetic. I'm not making anything awkward, I'm just trying to live my life without being interrogated for every step I take. If it's weird, maybe you're being weird. I'm leaving now. Close the door on your way out, the draft sucks.
The garden? It hasn't rained in three days, the ground is bone dry, Sam. Your excuse doesn't even hold water. You're terrible at this, it's actually pathetic. Go then, disappear into the fog. Just don't come back complaining when you lose your keys or get lost. I'm tired of the games. I'm going to finish my drink and sit in peace. Just get out.
The ground is damp because of the dew, Lena. You're so desperate to catch something that isn't there. Fine, sit in your silence and be miserable. I'm not playing games, I'm just tired of explaining the way I breathe. I'm going to the store. Don't bother checking the door when I get back; I'll be gone for a while. Just drink your drink.
Dew? That's the best you've got? You're delusional. Go to the store, stay out all night for all I care. But don't come back and act surprised surprised why there's a weird smell coming from your jacket. It smells like something metallic or something old. Just close the door behind you and don't slam it. You've ruined the whole vibe of the evening and I'm done with the excuses.
It's just grease from the car, I told you the engine was acting up. You find drama in everything, don't you? It's exhausting. The vibe was ruined the second you started sniffing me like a detective. I'm leaving. And don't worry about the jacket, I'll hang it on the porch. I need to get away from this house. Enjoy your quiet.
Grease? The car hasn't been started since Tuesday. You're literally lying to my face and it's insulting. Hang the jacket on the porch, then. Let the fog rot it. You think you're so clever, but you're just transparent. If you need to get away from here so badly, go. I'm tired of watching you look over your shoulder like you're some kind of criminal. Just shut the door.
I started it to check the battery, okay? God, you're impossible. Every word I say is a crime because you're looking for a reason to throw a fit. I'm not looking over my shoulder, I'm just tired of the atmosphere. The door is closing now. Don't call me while you sit there staring at the walls. I'm done with this.
The battery? The headlights didn't even flicker when I walked past the driveway earlier. You're not even trying at this anymore. Go then, disappear into the dark. I'm not staring at walls, I'm thinking about the fact that I can't even trust who I live with. It's pathetic, Sam. Truly pathetic. Just don't expect me to be awake when you get back. I'm done with the interrogation.
The battery is old, Lena, it doesn't work the way it used to. You just want a reason to be right and deconstruct everything until nothing is left. Go to sleep or whatever. I don't care if you're awake or not. I'm already out the door. The fog is getting thicker, I'll probably just drive for a bit. Leave me alone.
Drive? In this? You'll end up in a ditch before you hit the main road. You're so desperate to be gone, fine. Go drive until you run out of gas. Just don't come back crying when you realize you're lost. I'm done with the excuses and the pathetic lies. The house is quiet now, and that's enough. Just stay out.
I have plenty of gas, and I can drive fine. You always love having the last word, don't you? It's the only way you feel in control. The house is quiet because I'm finally out of it. I'm not coming back for anything. Just enjoy your silence while it lasts. I'm gone.
You're not coming back until you realize you forgot your phone. It's sitting on the counter, right there. Typical. Always so busy making a grand exit that you forget the basics. Go then, drive into the void. The silence is already better than the lying anyway. I'm not calling you. If you're lost, you're lost.
I didn't forget it. I left it there because I didn't want you tracking my location. You're always looking for a way to keep me tethered. Keep the phone, I don't need it to talk to someone who treats me like shadow. The silence is fine. You've earned it after pushing me out. I'm halfway down the block now. Stop watching.
I'm not watching you, I'm watching the street because the visibility is zero. You think acting like a martyr by leaving the phone just to make a point? It's pathetic how much you need to be dramatic. I'm not keeping your phone, I'm leaving it on the table where you can find it when you realize you're shivering in the dark. Just keep walking. The fog doesn't care about your ego.
The fog doesn't care, but I sure do. You're so obsessed with being the victim of every situation it's ridiculous. I'm not shivering, I'm just cold. Leave the phone, maybe you trip over it. I'm turning the corner now. If you can't see the taillights, that's your problem. I'm done talking to you tonight.
Headlights? You said you were walking, Sam. Now you're talking about taillights? It's exhausting how you can't even keep your lies straight just to confuse me. I'm not tripping over your phone, I'm putting it in the drawer so I don't have to look at it. Go get lost in your whatever whatever. I'm done with the performance. The house is finally quiet without you.
I said I was going to the car, Lena. You're just twisting words to catch a catch that isn't there. Put the phone in the drawer, it'll save us both a lot of trouble. The house is quiet because I'm finally out of ear. I'm not performing for anyone. I'm just leaving. Enjoy your drawer, it's clearly what you want.
You said you were walking, and now it's the car. You can't even stick to a story for five minutes. It's not twisting words if you're constantly being inconsistent. Fine, go away. The drawer is safer than your company anyway. I don't care if you drive or walk or disappear. Just make sure the door clicks this time. I'm done.