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SCENE 1: CHARLOTTE ARRIVES WITH SHOCKING NEWS

INT. LARRY’S HOUSE — LIVING ROOM — AFTERNOON

The living room is quiet as Larry sits on the sofa, scrolling through his phone. His expression is serious, and he seems lost in his thoughts. Charlotte walks inside with a concerned look on her face.

LARRY

Charlotte, what brings you here? You look like something is bothering you.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, I need to talk to you about Bethany. I think you should know what she has been saying.

Larry puts his phone down and turns toward her.

LARRY

What happened this time? I hope this isn’t another argument.

CHARLOTTE

Bethany wants to divorce you, Larry. She told me that she doesn’t want to continue this marriage anymore.

Larry’s expression changes immediately. He stares at Charlotte in disbelief.

LARRY

She wants a divorce? After everything that has happened between us, she is finally saying that?

CHARLOTTE

Yes. She seems serious about it. I thought you deserved to hear the truth directly.

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SCENE 2: LARRY REVEALS HIS TRUE FEELINGS

INT. LARRY’S HOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Larry stands near the window, visibly frustrated. He shakes his head as he thinks about the endless arguments in his marriage.

LARRY

Maybe this is exactly what needs to happen. If Bethany finally leaves my life, perhaps I can have some peace for once.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, are you sure that’s what you really want? A divorce is a serious decision, especially after spending so much time together.

LARRY

What else am I supposed to do? Bethany interferes in everything. Nothing can happen without her making it into a problem. Every conversation becomes an argument.

He runs a hand over his head and lets out a frustrated sigh.

LARRY

I’m tired, Charlotte. I’m tired of explaining myself, tired of defending every decision, and tired of feeling like I can never do anything right in her eyes.

CHARLOTTE

I understand that you’re upset, but you should think carefully about what comes next.

LARRY

If Bethany wants to leave, I’m not going to beg her to stay.

Behind the partially open doorway, Bethany has arrived without making her presence known. She came hoping to speak with Larry, but she pauses when she hears their conversation.

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SCENE 3: BETHANY HEARS THE PAINFUL TRUTH

INT. HALLWAY — SAME TIME

Bethany listens silently as Charlotte continues talking to Larry. Her eyes begin to fill with tears.

CHARLOTTE

Maybe Bethany believes that divorce is the only way she can move forward. Perhaps both of you need time to understand what you really want.

LARRY

I’m not going to chase after her anymore. If she wants to walk away, then she can walk away. Maybe life will finally become easier without all this drama.

Bethany presses a hand over her mouth, trying to keep herself from making a sound. She never expected Larry to speak about her this way.

LARRY

And that’s why I appreciate you, Charlotte. You listen to me. You don’t make everything difficult, and you don’t turn every little thing into a battle.

Bethany closes her eyes as tears roll down her cheeks. She remembers the times she tried to save their marriage and hoped Larry would eventually understand her feelings.

BETHANY

So this is what he really thinks about me.

She wants to confront them, but before she can move, Larry makes an unexpected decision.

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SCENE 4: LARRY PROPOSES TO CHARLOTTE

INT. LIVING ROOM — AFTERNOON

Charlotte prepares to leave, believing that she has delivered the message she came to share. Suddenly, Larry reaches for her hand.

CHARLOTTE

Larry? What are you doing?

LARRY

Wait. There’s something I’ve wanted to tell you for a while.

Charlotte turns back, confused. Larry reaches into his pocket and takes out a small ring box. When he opens it, Charlotte’s eyes widen in shock.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, is that what I think it is?

LARRY

Charlotte, I know this might surprise you, but I’ve been thinking about my future. I’ve been thinking about the kind of person I want beside me.

He looks directly into her eyes, holding the ring box open.

LARRY

You are better for me than Bethany. You listen when I speak, and you have shown me that you care about me. I believe you truly love me, Charlotte.

Charlotte stares at him, unable to believe what is happening.

LARRY

That’s why I want to marry you. I want to build a future with someone who makes me feel appreciated instead of constantly fighting with me.

Behind the doorway, Bethany hears every word. She watches Larry offer another woman the future she once hoped to share with him.

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SCENE 5: CHARLOTTE FACES A DIFFICULT DECISION

INT. LIVING ROOM — CONTINUOUS

Charlotte takes a small step backward, overwhelmed by the sudden proposal.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, this is a lot to take in. You just found out that Bethany wants a divorce, and now you’re asking me to marry you.

LARRY

I know the timing is unexpected, but I’m telling you how I feel. I don’t want to keep pretending that everything in my life is fine when it isn’t.

CHARLOTTE

But are you asking me because you genuinely want to spend your life with me, or because you’re angry with Bethany?

Larry pauses. For the first time, he seems unable to answer immediately.

LARRY

I wouldn’t be asking you if I didn’t have feelings for you. You’ve been there for me, and I know I can trust you.

CHARLOTTE

Marriage isn’t just about finding someone who agrees with you. It’s about commitment, respect, and knowing that you’re making the decision for the right reasons.

LARRY

I understand that. I’m not asking you to answer immediately. I just want you to know that I see a future with you.

Charlotte looks down at the ring again. She knows that accepting could change everyone’s lives forever.

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SCENE 6: BETHANY BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS

INT. HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE LIVING ROOM — CONTINUOUS

Bethany can no longer bear to listen. She turns away from the doorway, tears streaming down her face. She tries to walk quietly toward the exit, but her emotions become too overwhelming.

A quiet sob escapes her. Charlotte immediately turns toward the sound.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, did you hear that?

LARRY

What was that?

Charlotte walks toward the doorway. Before she reaches it, Bethany appears. Her eyes are red, and her face shows the pain she has been trying to hide.

LARRY

Bethany? What are you doing here?

BETHANY

I came here because I wanted to talk to you. I had no idea I was going to witness this.

Larry closes the ring box, but Bethany has already seen everything.

BETHANY

I heard what you said about me. I heard you say that your life would be better if I disappeared from it. And then I watched you ask Charlotte to marry you.

LARRY

Bethany, you weren’t supposed to hear that conversation.

BETHANY

So that’s your concern? That I heard you? Not that you were standing here proposing to another woman while we’re still dealing with our marriage?

Charlotte stands nearby, visibly uncomfortable, while Larry struggles to respond.

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SCENE 7: BETHANY CONFRONTS LARRY

INT. LIVING ROOM — MOMENTS LATER

Bethany wipes her tears and looks directly at Larry.

BETHANY

I know we’ve had problems. I know we argue, and I know things between us haven’t been good. But I never imagined that you would replace me this quickly.

BETHANY

Was our marriage really worth so little to you?

Larry looks away, unable to give her the answer she wants.

CHARLOTTE

Bethany, I didn’t come here to hurt you. I came to tell Larry what you said about the divorce. I never expected him to propose to me.

BETHANY

And what are you going to do now? Are you going to accept his proposal while knowing that his marriage hasn’t officially ended?

Charlotte has no immediate answer. Larry steps forward, taking responsibility for his decision.

LARRY

Don’t put this on Charlotte. I’m the one who made the proposal, and I’m responsible for my decision.

BETHANY

Then I hope you understand what you’re doing, Larry. Because once you make certain choices, you can’t simply pretend that nobody got hurt.

She turns toward the door, her heart broken by the scene she has witnessed.

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SCENE 8: BETHANY WALKS AWAY

INT. LARRY’S HOUSE — CONTINUOUS

Bethany reaches the doorway, then pauses and looks back at Larry. Her eyes are still filled with tears, but her voice becomes steadier.

BETHANY

You told me that I was making your life difficult. Maybe I made mistakes, Larry, but did you ever stop to think about why I was so unhappy?

LARRY

Bethany, I’m not going to argue with you again. You said you wanted a divorce. Now you’re upset because I’m thinking about my future.

BETHANY

I wanted a divorce because I was tired of feeling unwanted! I wanted you to understand how much this marriage was hurting me. I didn’t expect you to stand in front of me and prove that you had already moved on.

She takes a deep breath, fighting back another wave of tears.

BETHANY

If you truly believe that your life will be better without me, Larry, then perhaps it’s time I finally stop fighting to be part of it.

Bethany walks out, leaving Larry and Charlotte alone in the living room.

Larry looks down at the ring box in his hand. The excitement he felt only moments ago has disappeared, replaced by uncertainty.

CHARLOTTE

Larry, before I give you an answer, I need to know whether you’re choosing me because you love me or because you’re trying to escape your problems with Bethany.

Larry raises his eyes toward her, but no words come out.

Charlotte waits for his answer. Outside, Bethany continues walking away, wondering whether she has finally reached the end of her marriage.

For the first time, Larry realizes that his proposal may have created more problems than it solved. Will Charlotte accept his ring, or will she refuse to become part of a relationship built on unresolved heartbreak?