Larry Crying When He Receives a Divorce Notice from Bethany in Montana — And Freezes 💔 What happened next 😭 Full Skit Below ⏬
Larry Crying When He Receives a Divorce Notice from Bethany in Montana — And Freezes 💔 What happened next 😭
Larry’s phone buzzes.
Unknown Number – Montana
Larry:
“…What the—”
(opens message, freezes)
Larry (muttering):
“No. No, no, no…”
Text message (Official Notice):
You have been served. Divorce proceedings initiated by Bethany R. Filed in the State of Montana.
Larry:
“…Divorce?”
(drops onto the couch)
“Bethany…?”
Scene 1: Larry Calls His Best Friend
Larry (calling Jake):
“Jake. I need you. Now.”
Jake:
“Whoa. What’s wrong? You sound like you just saw a ghost.”
Larry:
“She filed. Divorce. Montana.”
Jake:
“…Montana? You two don’t even live in Montana.”
Larry:
“That’s what I said. My hands are literally shaking.”
Jake:
“Okay, breathe. Start from the top. When was the last time you talked to her?”
Larry:
“Three days ago. She said she needed ‘space.’ I thought that meant a weekend. Not… this.”
Scene 2: The Reality Hits
Jake:
“Did you see it coming?”
Larry:
“No. We argued, sure. About money. About her wanting to move. But divorce?”
(voice cracks)
“I thought we were just… stuck. Not broken.”
Jake:
“Man…”
(pause)
“Montana has different filing rules. She might’ve established residency.”
Larry:
“So she planned this.”
Jake:
“…Sounds like it.”
Larry:
“She planned leaving me.”
Scene 3: Bethany Finally Answers
(Larry hesitates, then calls Bethany)
Bethany:
“…Hello.”
Larry:
“You served me by text, Bethany? By a text?”
Bethany:
“I didn’t know how else to do it. I knew you’d try to talk me out of it.”
Larry:
“Talk you out of ending our marriage without a conversation?”
Bethany:
“I tried talking. For years.”
Larry:
“Then why Montana?”
Bethany:
“Because I needed somewhere quiet. Somewhere I could hear myself think.”
Larry:
“And you couldn’t hear yourself with me?”
Bethany:
“…Not anymore.”
Scene 4: The Real Reason Comes Out
Larry:
“Is there someone else?”
Bethany:
“No.”
(beat)
“This isn’t about another person. It’s about me disappearing inside our life.”
Larry:
“I didn’t know you were disappearing.”
Bethany:
“That’s the problem, Larry.”
Larry:
“So I just get papers? No warning shot?”
Bethany:
“I gave warnings. You just heard complaints.”
Scene 5: Larry Breaks
Larry:
“I would’ve fought for us.”
Bethany:
“I was tired of fighting alone.”
Larry:
“…Are you done? Like—done done?”
Bethany:
(softly)
“Yes.”
(Long silence)
Larry:
“Okay.”
(swallows hard)
“Then I won’t chase you.”
Bethany:
“I was hoping you’d say that.”
Larry:
“Not because I don’t love you.”
(voice low)
“But because I finally understand you already left.”
Scene 6: After the Call
Jake (still on the line):
“You still there, man?”
Larry:
“Yeah.”
Jake:
“You okay?”
Larry:
“No.”
(exhales)
“But I will be.”
Jake:
“What’s your next move?”
Larry:
“First, I stop pretending this is temporary.”
(pause)
“Then I learn how to live in a world where Bethany chose Montana… and not me.”
Final Beat
Larry looks at the divorce notice again.
This time, he doesn’t freeze.
He exhales.
Stands up.
And starts moving forward—slowly, painfully, but on his own feet. 💔
The End
Six months later, snow dusted the edges of the small Montana courthouse.
Bethany signed the last paper with steady hands.
Across the room, Larry watched—calmer than he ever thought he’d be. Not healed. Not whole. But standing.
The judge nodded.
“That concludes the matter.”
Just like that, ten years became ink.
Outside, they stood a few feet apart. Close enough to remember. Far enough to let go.
Bethany:
“You look… different.”
Larry:
“I am.”
A quiet smile passed between them—sad, but kind.
Bethany:
“I hope you find what you’re looking for.”
Larry:
“I already started.”
She hesitated, then hugged him. Not a goodbye filled with regret—just gratitude for what had been.
She walked toward her car.
He walked the other way.
Larry paused once, feeling the cold air fill his lungs.
For the first time since the notice arrived, his chest didn’t ache.
Some endings don’t come with answers.
They come with space.
And this one—
finally let them both breathe.
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