Keeley confronts her ex-boyfriend Donny after being harassed by his stalker, Martha. She accuses him of enabling the drama to escape his own stagnation, while Donny defensively deflects the blame, leading to a tense exchange about their failed relationship and his current living situation.
KEELEY: Why have you been ignoring my calls, Donny--?
DONNY: Oh-- yeah, sorry-- it’s just-- last time we spoke, you told me-- never to contact you again--?
KEELEY: Well, this is serious! Your girlfriend's a psycho--!
DONNY: She’s not my girlfriend--
KEELEY: Well, who is she then? Because she’s not l
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