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HOLDEN FAM 2.0 | UPDATE 10
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SATURDAY
As the weekend rolled around, Darla woke up feeling very unsettled as she thought about last night. She looked over at Wade, peacefully sleeping next her, and let out a rather long sigh. They’ve had some arguments and disagreements before, just like any couple, but this one felt..heavy. Sure she knew bringing up children may have been uncomfortable, but she never thought they would end up here— silent and upset with one another. They didn’t even speak but one word to each other last night on the drive home. When they arrived at the house, Wade went straight upstairs to bed without saying goodnight to her. She wished she was in a dream, a nightmare rather, where she could simply wake up to escape how she felt. However, this wasn’t a dream, so it was time to face her reality.
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Darla went downstairs to make some breakfast. Whenever she feels anxious, she doesn’t have much of an appetite, so she made a bowl of fruit salad to nibble on. She stabbed at a piece of melon while staring out the kitchen window. Her eyes were looking at a bright and sunny day, but her thoughts were like a terrible storm racing through her head. She was startled by the sound of water running and listened until she figured it was just Wade taking a shower. She rinsed off her bowl and set it in the sink as she heard Wade enter the kitchen. He retrieved a bowl from the cupboard, scooped himself a helping of fruit, and sat down at the furthest seat away from Darla. Now this was just childish. How long was this silent treatment going to last?
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After he finished his breakfast, Wade rinsed off his bowl and placed it in the dishwasher. He mumbled a quick “thank you” and started to walk towards the living room. Darla grabbed his hand and guided him back over to the dining table. He knew what she was trying to do, but all he really wanted right now was some space.
Wade: “Darla, I’m really not in the mood to talk right now. You put me in a tough position last night, and I need some time to think. I need a little space so I can figure things out.”
Darla: “What do you mean by figure things out? Don’t you think we should figure things out together?”
Wade: “That’s not what I meant. I don’t even know how to feel right now. You basically blamed me for your unhappiness last night. Heck, I didn’t even know you were unhappy! Ugh, you always do this.”
https://i.imgur.com/ezgOjDW.png
Darla: “Excuse me, always do what? Put your feelings before my own? Because that’s what I always do. Gosh Wade, you act like I was trying to cause a fight. I was trying to tell you about the negative test because it left me feeling a little depressed. You’re my husband, so I thought you would’ve acted a little more supportive. Instead you left me feeling more alone than I did before!”
Wade: “I would’ve been supportive had I known that’s what you wanted, but you never told me! I was a little shocked and you didn’t even give me a minute to process. I told you I was confused and you went on to say your feelings didn’t matter.”
Darla: “Yeah because sometimes I really feel like they don’t.”
Wade frowned and put his head down.
Wade: “I gotta go. I told Miguel I’d meet him at the gym and I’m late.”
He walked off cradling his head in the palm of his hand. He took his gym bag as he went out the door.
https://i.imgur.com/5VQsmV8.png
While at the gym, Wade and Miguel challenged each other to a hoops competition. Miguel is a much better basketball player than Wade, so it was no surprise he won. He noticed Wade’s frustration, and it seemed deeper than being a sore-loser.
https://i.imgur.com/RkrX06Q.png
Miguel: “It’s okay man, you’re still the star player in Darla’s eyes!”
Wade: “Haha ehh— I don’t know about that right now.”
Miguel: “Ohhh, I get it. Trouble in paradise, my friend? We’ve all been there at some point. From personal experience, the phrase “you’re right” can get you back in good standing in no time!”
Wade: “Oh yeah, is that the trick?! Haha all joking aside, trouble is where I’m headed for sure. Just trying to get some space so I can think about it, ya know?”
Miguel’s expression quickly went from a slight smirk to a look of concern.
Miguel: “Dude, what happened?”
Wade: “Honestly, I don’t even wanna get into it. The whole thing makes me mad.”
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Miguel: “Ooh, well okay, why don’t you stay somewhere else for a couple days? You know, get that space you’re talking about and hey, distance makes the heart grow fonder!”
Wade: “Yeah, you’re right. I think I’ll head back to Chestnut Ridge for the weekend.”
Wade took out his phone and texted Darla.
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Meanwhile back at home, Darla was laying on the couch watching TV as she heard her phone beep. She got a text from Wade which read:
Wade: “Going to CR for a couple of days. I’ll be home around 4. We’ll talk then.”
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When Wade got back from the gym, he was greeted with a rather concerned look from Darla. She had been sitting on the couch, patiently waiting for him to get home. He went over to the couch and sat down next to her.
Darla: “Why are you going to Chestnut Ridge? Are your parents okay?”
Wade: “They’re fine. I’m supposed to head out tomorrow, but I figured with the way things are here, an extra night won’t hurt.”
Darla: “I feel like it hurts. I don’t understand why you feel like you need to retreat from me every time there’s conflict between us."
Wade: “It’s not you, it’s the situation. I just think a little time to ourselves might be beneficial.”
Darla: “Okay, but I’m telling you I don’t think separation is going to help resolve things. I don’t like this idea.”
https://i.imgur.com/sF9RaiA.png
Wade: “Why? Don’t take it personally, Darla. Space is what I need right now.”
Darla: “It’s hard not to take it personally when I’m the reason you’re leaving.”
Wade: “It’s really not you though. I’ve been feeling really burnt out lately because of work, and with things a little rocky between us, it’s just getting to be too much. I just need a couple of days, I promise I’ll be back home on Monday.”
https://i.imgur.com/PTEOW1M.png
Darla: “How come you didn’t tell me you’ve been burnt out? I could’ve supported you if you had told me.”
Wade: “I don’t know. I thought the feeling would pass, so I guess I didn’t feel the need to mention it.”
Darla: “You really need to work on your communication.”
Wade: “Ha yeah, you and me both.”
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Darla: “What’s that supposed to mean? Maybe you really should leave.”
Wade: “That’s what I’m trying to do!”
Darla: “Fine, go then!”
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Wade got up shaking his head and ran up the stairs to pack his suitcase. In less than five minutes, he came back down the stairs and walked straight out the door to the sidewalk. Darla followed him outside.
Darla: “And you know what? Don’t call me while you’re out there. If you wanted to talk to me you would be staying here!”
Wade: “Babe, you literally just told me to leave! I’m going to my parent’s house and that’s that. See you on Monday.”
Darla turned around and walked back inside.
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She felt so hurt, even Captain could sense it. If he wanted to work things out, then why wasn’t he staying? It was nearly impossible for her to look past her own hurt feelings to understand that Wade truly needed a break. As she stood in the living room, she heard a car door slam shut and he was off to Chestnut Ridge.
https://i.imgur.com/WPn05Nm.png
After an hour passed by, Wade arrived at his parent’s ranch. Mae was making tuna casserole and Waylon was tending to Trusty. Waylon greeted his son with a giant hug and they walked into their home. Mae put her spoon down and ran over to Wade.
Mae: “It’s so nice to see you!”
Waylon: “Yeah son, happy to have you here for an extra day! What’s the occasion?”
Wade: “Uhh, it’s a long story. Hey, I’m gonna step out and make a quick call.”
Mae: “Okay, dinner will be served when you get back!”
https://i.imgur.com/lMkoszO.png
Back in Oasis Springs, Darla sobbed herself to sleep. While she was sleeping, her phone lit up— someone was calling her. Her phone was on silent mode, so she peacefully slept through it. That’s too bad, guess they’ll have to leave a voicemail.
https://i.imgur.com/nG332wq.png
That's all for now, thank y'all for reading! :)
P.S. Who do you think called Darla? I advise you to always expect the unexpected!
** Comments are welcome and appreciated! **
** If you'd like to leave a comment, please leave them in the WHIYGT thread (here) to preserve the organization of my thread **
https://i.imgur.com/xxf5jX1.png
SATURDAY
As the weekend rolled around, Darla woke up feeling very unsettled as she thought about last night. She looked over at Wade, peacefully sleeping next her, and let out a rather long sigh. They’ve had some arguments and disagreements before, just like any couple, but this one felt..heavy. Sure she knew bringing up children may have been uncomfortable, but she never thought they would end up here— silent and upset with one another. They didn’t even speak but one word to each other last night on the drive home. When they arrived at the house, Wade went straight upstairs to bed without saying goodnight to her. She wished she was in a dream, a nightmare rather, where she could simply wake up to escape how she felt. However, this wasn’t a dream, so it was time to face her reality.
https://i.imgur.com/FYo98PR.png
Darla went downstairs to make some breakfast. Whenever she feels anxious, she doesn’t have much of an appetite, so she made a bowl of fruit salad to nibble on. She stabbed at a piece of melon while staring out the kitchen window. Her eyes were looking at a bright and sunny day, but her thoughts were like a terrible storm racing through her head. She was startled by the sound of water running and listened until she figured it was just Wade taking a shower. She rinsed off her bowl and set it in the sink as she heard Wade enter the kitchen. He retrieved a bowl from the cupboard, scooped himself a helping of fruit, and sat down at the furthest seat away from Darla. Now this was just childish. How long was this silent treatment going to last?
https://i.imgur.com/ppUsoPR.png
After he finished his breakfast, Wade rinsed off his bowl and placed it in the dishwasher. He mumbled a quick “thank you” and started to walk towards the living room. Darla grabbed his hand and guided him back over to the dining table. He knew what she was trying to do, but all he really wanted right now was some space.
Wade: “Darla, I’m really not in the mood to talk right now. You put me in a tough position last night, and I need some time to think. I need a little space so I can figure things out.”
Darla: “What do you mean by figure things out? Don’t you think we should figure things out together?”
Wade: “That’s not what I meant. I don’t even know how to feel right now. You basically blamed me for your unhappiness last night. Heck, I didn’t even know you were unhappy! Ugh, you always do this.”
https://i.imgur.com/ezgOjDW.png
Darla: “Excuse me, always do what? Put your feelings before my own? Because that’s what I always do. Gosh Wade, you act like I was trying to cause a fight. I was trying to tell you about the negative test because it left me feeling a little depressed. You’re my husband, so I thought you would’ve acted a little more supportive. Instead you left me feeling more alone than I did before!”
Wade: “I would’ve been supportive had I known that’s what you wanted, but you never told me! I was a little shocked and you didn’t even give me a minute to process. I told you I was confused and you went on to say your feelings didn’t matter.”
Darla: “Yeah because sometimes I really feel like they don’t.”
Wade frowned and put his head down.
Wade: “I gotta go. I told Miguel I’d meet him at the gym and I’m late.”
He walked off cradling his head in the palm of his hand. He took his gym bag as he went out the door.
https://i.imgur.com/5VQsmV8.png
While at the gym, Wade and Miguel challenged each other to a hoops competition. Miguel is a much better basketball player than Wade, so it was no surprise he won. He noticed Wade’s frustration, and it seemed deeper than being a sore-loser.
https://i.imgur.com/RkrX06Q.png
Miguel: “It’s okay man, you’re still the star player in Darla’s eyes!”
Wade: “Haha ehh— I don’t know about that right now.”
Miguel: “Ohhh, I get it. Trouble in paradise, my friend? We’ve all been there at some point. From personal experience, the phrase “you’re right” can get you back in good standing in no time!”
Wade: “Oh yeah, is that the trick?! Haha all joking aside, trouble is where I’m headed for sure. Just trying to get some space so I can think about it, ya know?”
Miguel’s expression quickly went from a slight smirk to a look of concern.
Miguel: “Dude, what happened?”
Wade: “Honestly, I don’t even wanna get into it. The whole thing makes me mad.”
https://i.imgur.com/EChJTbZ.png
Miguel: “Ooh, well okay, why don’t you stay somewhere else for a couple days? You know, get that space you’re talking about and hey, distance makes the heart grow fonder!”
Wade: “Yeah, you’re right. I think I’ll head back to Chestnut Ridge for the weekend.”
Wade took out his phone and texted Darla.
https://i.imgur.com/mkPjSiD.png
Meanwhile back at home, Darla was laying on the couch watching TV as she heard her phone beep. She got a text from Wade which read:
Wade: “Going to CR for a couple of days. I’ll be home around 4. We’ll talk then.”
https://i.imgur.com/fgMmEUG.png
When Wade got back from the gym, he was greeted with a rather concerned look from Darla. She had been sitting on the couch, patiently waiting for him to get home. He went over to the couch and sat down next to her.
Darla: “Why are you going to Chestnut Ridge? Are your parents okay?”
Wade: “They’re fine. I’m supposed to head out tomorrow, but I figured with the way things are here, an extra night won’t hurt.”
Darla: “I feel like it hurts. I don’t understand why you feel like you need to retreat from me every time there’s conflict between us."
Wade: “It’s not you, it’s the situation. I just think a little time to ourselves might be beneficial.”
Darla: “Okay, but I’m telling you I don’t think separation is going to help resolve things. I don’t like this idea.”
https://i.imgur.com/sF9RaiA.png
Wade: “Why? Don’t take it personally, Darla. Space is what I need right now.”
Darla: “It’s hard not to take it personally when I’m the reason you’re leaving.”
Wade: “It’s really not you though. I’ve been feeling really burnt out lately because of work, and with things a little rocky between us, it’s just getting to be too much. I just need a couple of days, I promise I’ll be back home on Monday.”
https://i.imgur.com/PTEOW1M.png
Darla: “How come you didn’t tell me you’ve been burnt out? I could’ve supported you if you had told me.”
Wade: “I don’t know. I thought the feeling would pass, so I guess I didn’t feel the need to mention it.”
Darla: “You really need to work on your communication.”
Wade: “Ha yeah, you and me both.”
https://i.imgur.com/ioE1P7L.png
Darla: “What’s that supposed to mean? Maybe you really should leave.”
Wade: “That’s what I’m trying to do!”
Darla: “Fine, go then!”
https://i.imgur.com/yg8UWOX.png
Wade got up shaking his head and ran up the stairs to pack his suitcase. In less than five minutes, he came back down the stairs and walked straight out the door to the sidewalk. Darla followed him outside.
Darla: “And you know what? Don’t call me while you’re out there. If you wanted to talk to me you would be staying here!”
Wade: “Babe, you literally just told me to leave! I’m going to my parent’s house and that’s that. See you on Monday.”
Darla turned around and walked back inside.
https://i.imgur.com/qDQr5Ly.png
She felt so hurt, even Captain could sense it. If he wanted to work things out, then why wasn’t he staying? It was nearly impossible for her to look past her own hurt feelings to understand that Wade truly needed a break. As she stood in the living room, she heard a car door slam shut and he was off to Chestnut Ridge.
https://i.imgur.com/WPn05Nm.png
After an hour passed by, Wade arrived at his parent’s ranch. Mae was making tuna casserole and Waylon was tending to Trusty. Waylon greeted his son with a giant hug and they walked into their home. Mae put her spoon down and ran over to Wade.
Mae: “It’s so nice to see you!”
Waylon: “Yeah son, happy to have you here for an extra day! What’s the occasion?”
Wade: “Uhh, it’s a long story. Hey, I’m gonna step out and make a quick call.”
Mae: “Okay, dinner will be served when you get back!”
https://i.imgur.com/lMkoszO.png
Back in Oasis Springs, Darla sobbed herself to sleep. While she was sleeping, her phone lit up— someone was calling her. Her phone was on silent mode, so she peacefully slept through it. That’s too bad, guess they’ll have to leave a voicemail.
https://i.imgur.com/nG332wq.png
That's all for now, thank y'all for reading! :)
P.S. Who do you think called Darla? I advise you to always expect the unexpected!
** If you'd like to leave a comment, please leave them in the WHIYGT thread (here) to preserve the organization of my thread **
