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Danny: Why didn’t you tell me you were stopping there? You know it bothers me when you change your plans and don’t tell me where you’re going. I love you.

Mina: I’m sorry, it was only ten minutes out of my way.

Danny: When did you talk to mom?

Mina: This morning she texted to have me stop.

Danny: I said I love you, you didn’t respond.

Mina: I’m sorry, I love you too.

Danny: Don’t fucking placate me. I shouldn’t have to ask for affection from my fucking wife.

Mina: I’m sorry Danny. I do love you.

Danny: I know you do. It’d just be nice to hear it from you first.

Mina: I’ll do better. How was your day at work?

Danny: It’s just frustrating to be the only one trying all the time. Who did you see at the grocery store?

Mina: I didn’t see anyone.

Danny: Bullshit. You’re telling me that NO ONE was at the store when you were there? Someone had to check out your groceries for you.

Mina: I did see the cashier there.

Danny: So you DID see and talk to someone. Who was it?

Mina: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch his name.

Danny: Mina! What are you doing right now? Your car isn’t moving. I thought you said that you were only going ten minutes out of your way. You should have been home by now… and HE? You were talking to a guy? Did you flirt with him?

Mina: I’m in the car in the parking lot. I didn’t want to drive while texting. And of course I didn’t flirt with him.

Danny: Why don’t I fucking believe you? You’re running late which means you had to have wasted time talking with someone. If he’s the ONLY one you saw, that means you spent time talking to him. Guys don’t talk to women if they’re not interested in them.

Mina: I swear I didn’t. Please don’t be angry with me.

Danny: I never said I was angry with you. Should I be angry? What did you do that makes you think I’d be angry?

Danny: OF COURSE - no answer… We’ll talk when you get home. Drive safe. I care about you.

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EXAMPLE #22

Danny: Mina

Danny: MINA!

Danny: What are you doing? Why aren’t you answering me?

Danny: I swear to God, I’m getting really fucking pissed that you’re not answering me

Danny: WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW THAT YOU CAN’T TAKE TWO SECONDS TO ANSWER YOUR GODDAMN HUSBAND!

Danny: MINA!!!!

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