Nathaniel: The way you treat Kaylee is out of line.
Alyse: Nathaniel, I just want her to be a successful young lady. Why is that so bad?
Nathaniel: Because the way you’re doing it is by demeaning her and threatening her and being overall nasty! Your children are terrified of you and that doesn’t bother you? I talked to Kaylee last night, and your actions made her cry. Not to mention the fact that she thinks you hate her.
Alyse: She thinks I hate her?
Nathaniel: Yes! And you know what else, she asked me if we were getting a divorce.
Alyse: …What did you say?
Nathaniel: I said not yet.
Alyse: Good. Now, I understand I can be a bit harsh-
Nathaniel: Allie, I said ‘not yet,’ not no. And I don’t want to have to give you an ultimatum, but if you continue…abusing our child like this, then I am going to get the lawyers to draw up the papers.
Alyse: Nathaniel, you wouldn’t leave me…and abuse. I think you’re being a bit-
Nathaniel: Alyse, you’re always telling the rest of us what you expect, but now I’m going to tell you what I expect. I expect you to apologize to the kids. Especially Kaylee. The emotional and verbal abuse you’ve put her through, just for being who she is- I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if we woke up one day and she ran away.
Alyse: [voice breaking] Oh, Nathan. I’ve been awful. I’m so sorry.
Nathaniel: Allie, it’s going to be okay…
After a few minutes of quiet sniffling, something struck Nathaniel.
Nathaniel: You haven’t called me Nathan since before the kids were born.
Alyse: And you still call me Allie…I love you.