272: Keep On Crashing In

Camilla “You thought asking random people to mediate our argument was a good idea?” the woman interrupted, her voice rising. “That’s just ridiculous!” Drake leaned closer to me, whispering, “This is turning into quite the show. I didn’t expect to be a mediator today.” I whispered back, “Neither did I, but let’s try to keep things calm.” I stepped forward with a conciliatory smile. “Okay, how about we take a deep breath and hear each other out? We’re here now, so let’s see if we can help.” The woman shot the man a scathing look. “You know what? I’m tired of having the same argument over and over. It’s always the same excuses.” The man’s face fell. “I’m trying, okay? I just didn’t realize how much this meant to you. I thought I was doing enough.” I could see the frustration on both of their faces. “Alright, let’s break this down. What exactly is the issue here?” The woman sighed, clearly exasperated. “It’s like he never listens to me. I feel like I’m always the one putting in all