When Bethany gives Larry a date to stop paying the rent, Larry tells her, “You’re not going to Montana because you’ll create problems there too.”
THE QUESTION
INT. KITCHEN – NIGHT. A quiet house. A table between them.
BETHANY: Larry, I need the exact date you’re going to stop paying Sharra’s rent.
LARRY: Bethany… are you going to Montana with us?
THE DEFLECTION
BETHANY: Why not? Just because I ask questions doesn’t mean I’m causing trouble.
LARRY: You know how you get. If you go, you’ll stir something up.
LARRY: Montana isn’t the place for that kind of drama.
BETHANY: I’m just asking for clarity. You’re the co-signer. π€·π½♀️
THE POWER DYNAMIC
BETHANY: If Sharra can’t pay, it’s legally your responsibility anyway.
LARRY: You always push things to the edge. I can’t even breathe sometimes.
BETHANY: Oh please. I don’t even let you drink coffee in peace. π
BETHANY: You think you’re making decisions… but I’m steering the ship. π
MONTANA FEAR
LARRY: I don’t want Montana to turn into another battlefield.
LARRY: You’ve got the energy to make things explode before breakfast. π
BETHANY: Chaos? Me? I’m just realistic.
LARRY: Realistic? You’re nuclear. π₯
THE TRUTH
BETHANY: Better nuclear than clueless.
BETHANY: That co-signer clause has you by the throat. π¬
LARRY: You’re going to push me into someone else’s arms at this rate.
BETHANY: Maybe I will. Someone needs to teach you a lesson. π
THE DATE
BETHANY: I need the exact date. Because after that… anything can happen.
LARRY: Fine. I’ll give you a date. But if anything goes wrong, I’m blaming you.
BETHANY: Fair enough. We both know who’s really in control. π
LARRY: Just promise me one thing… don’t push me into Sharra’s arms.
BETHANY: No promises. π
The tension eases — just enough to breathe. But Montana waits. And when it arrives, nothing will stay quiet for long. πͺ️π₯

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