After a day out shopping on your own and returning home, you begin to notice that you’re starting to relapse into your eating disorder, but your partner strongly supports you no matter how much it fluctuates. (~1050 words)

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FADE IN

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INT. THE LISTENER’S AND PARTNER’S SHARED APARTMENT- NIGHT.

Coming home from a hectic day at work, the PARTNER comes through the front door into the kitchen and calls out to the LISTENER. Their voice is muffled as the listener is in the bedroom.

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PARTNER

(sing-song)

Babe, I’m back!

(normal)

Huh? Where are you?

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They walk into the bedroom and find the listener curled up under the sheets.

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PARTNER

There you are!

(groaning)

I know I said I’d be back home an hour ago, but my boss held me back again.

(upset)

My coworker literally gave her a heads-up that he was going to be leaving early but she gave him a hard time for it anyways. And then I had to pick up the slack of course which was what I was prepared for anyways but she made it so much more complicated than it needed to be and...

(normal)

But I’ll tell you about that later. Are you okay? Did something happen? Hang on one second.

(chuckling)

I don’t just want to jump into bed with you with my work clothes still on.

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They scramble to change as quickly as they can and then hop into bed with them.

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PARTNER

(chuckling)

Hi. I think that was my record time. Come here.

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They snuggle closer together.

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PARTNER

(normal)

I’ll put the clothes on hangers later. You are just too adorable when you’re all snuggled up under the covers. What can I say? I’m impatient when it comes to wanting to spend time with you. But for real, is something wrong? I know it was your day off. Don’t tell me you spent all day stressing over being productive about using your free time.

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PARTNER

Oh, that sounds nice! So you went out and had some “me time.”

(teasing)

I think I can guess what outfit you wore based on the jumble of clothes thrown into the closet.

(pause, realizing)

Aw no, did that annoying thing happen where you dress in a cool outfit feeling all confident but then feel super icky after like ten minutes? But by then you’ve already left the house so you’re forced to just go about your day?

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PARTNER

Hey, don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But. Something tells me that’s not all… what did you eat today?

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PARTNER

Okay, and what time was that?

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PARTNER

Alright. Well, I think we both can tell that it isn’t enough. Were you just stressed or is it…?

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PARTNER

Hey, hey, it’s okay. It fluctuates a lot, but I’m glad we were able to catch the signs. It’s… kind of like when you start catching a cold. It’s like…

(rhetorically)

“Why is my nose so stuffy? It’s probably allergies. Why do I feel so fatigued? Maybe I didn’t sleep enough.”

(normal)

And then it sneaks up on you and wonder how you didn’t realize sooner. But it’s complicated and hard to notice like when you slip back into bad habits, like biting your nails without even realizing it. Now it makes sense why you said you’ve been feeling so tired lately.

(softly)

I’m sure seeing your reflection from the shop windows when you were out all day didn’t help, especially if you already didn’t feel comfortable with what you were wearing.

(normal)

Have you been drinking water?

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PARTNER

Alright. Do you want me to make you something?

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PARTNER

(chuckling)

I don’t mind how late it is!

(normal)

We’ve had our fair share of late-night snacks, even full-on meals! But let’s take it slow for now with fruit or a snack so your stomach doesn’t get upset. Do we have any of your comfort foods left in the kitchen?

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PARTNER

Then we can make a run to the market nearby.

(chuckling)

I always feel like late-night errands feel like secret missions in a way, you know?

(normal)

I can go on my own or you can come with me, whatever you want. I just have to make a list so I don’t forget anything.

(chuckling)

And make sure I don’t leave said list on the table again.

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PARTNER

(chuckling)

If I have the list on my phone then I’ll completely forget it exists!

(normal)

Out of sight, out of mind.

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PARTNER

(satisfied sigh)

I love you too.

(normal)

You’re always there for me so I want to always be here for you too. Now I don’t want to get out of bed if you’re hugging me so tightly.

(softly)

No matter how much these annoying thoughts come and go, even when sometimes they feel like they’re gone for good but then reappear, you still persistently try to push through them. That’s what I admire about you.

(pause)

These thoughts can sneak up on you, but it doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared when it’s here. The first step is realizing that it’s back, and even that is a triumph. And you aren’t alone. I saw this one person on TikTok talking about their experience. They are recovering and in such a better place mentally that whenever those intrusive thoughts came about, they were able to full on make fun of them. Their thoughts would be like :

(stern)

“Oh my god, you’re going to get fat.”

(normal)

And they would respond with

(mocking)

“Oh noo, I’m going to get fat, ooooooh big deal.”

(chuckling)

They would just straight-up mock those thoughts and laugh it off!

(normal)

It definitely makes it easier to see how stupid they are when you repeat it in that tone. But of course, some days it may be harder to that do than others.

(softly)

You are so supportive of how I look, how I dress, hell, you’re never judgemental about anyone’s body. Why should you feel unsatisfied with yours? You are an amazing person.

(normal)

If we stay in bed any longer I’ll keep gushing all about you until your face is completely red!

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The listener tries to get away but their partner keeps them in place.

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PARTNER

(pretending to be offended, teasing)

Stop squirming! You don’t want me to shower the love of my life with compliments? Can’t I tell the most kind and understanding person, the one person I will trudge all the way to the market that is only a five-minute walk away for, that I am utterly, hopelessly in love with them?

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PARTNER

(laughing)

Alright, alright. That’s enough. For now.

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They kiss.

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PARTNER

Let the late-night mission to the market commence!

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FADE OUT

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