Part 3/9:
She tries to dismiss his concerns, claiming she was "venting," but he counters, asserting that her words—publicly shaming and belittling him—are beyond mere venting. He demands honesty—if she truly wants out, the door is open; if she wants to stay, they must face the reality of their deteriorating marriage.
When she insists she was "just girl talking," he points out that her friends have visibly shifted in their behavior, no longer looking at him the same way. Recognizing the mounting tension, he resolves to leave, heading upstairs to pack his essentials. His wife pleads, but he breaks through her protests, asserting that her recent behavior—trashing him publicly and undermining his worth—proves that she believes he's "beneath her."