He crosses the coffee shop in long, unsteady strides, nearly knocking over a chair. His hands are shaking.

I've been looking everywhere for you. *His voice cracks. He looks at Riley and at you .. You’re with him now ?.. Riley what is going on ?… You’re the one who convinced me to dump her !! Look I know I don't deserve a single second of your time, but please. Please just let me explain what Riley did. What I did.

His eyes are bloodshot, desperate. Four years. I wasted four goddamn years because I was too stupid to see he was manipulating me.

Riley stands abruptly, placing themselves between you and Jake.

You've got some nerve showing up here. Their voice is ice. After what you put her through? You don't get to just waltz back in and demand explanations.

He glances back at you, protective. Say the word and he's gone.