This is us. argument scene

Summary

In this intense dialogue, Jack and Rebecca confront their marital issues. Jack's recent drinking binge coincides with Rebecca's newfound success, causing tension. Rebecca feels unfulfilled as a housewife and resents Jack's lack of support for her singing aspirations. Jack, on the other hand, feels unappreciated for his financial and emotional contributions to the family. The argument escalates, with both demanding to know what the other truly loves about them, revealing deep-seated resentments and a need for genuine connection.

Takeaways

• 🍻 **Alcoholism Issue**: Jack has a drinking problem that has been going on for a few weeks.
• 🚗 **Driving Under the Influence**: Jack drove to Rebecca's show drunk, which is a dangerous behavior.
• 🔥 **Past Incident**: Jack had a significant drinking incident seven years ago but stopped abruptly.
• 💔 **Timing of Realization**: Rebecca feels that Jack's realization about his alcoholism coincides with her newfound success.
• 😠 **Unfair Accusation**: Jack denies that his alcoholism is a recent issue and feels accused unfairly.
• 😢 **Emotional Abuse**: There was an incident where Jack's father tried to kiss Rebecca, causing emotional distress.
• 🏡 **Lack of Fulfillment**: Rebecca feels unfulfilled in her life as a housewife with teenagers who don't need her and a husband who is emotionally distant.
• 🎤 **Career Dismissal**: Jack belittles Rebecca's singing career, calling it not a 'real' career.
• 💼 **Financial and Emotional Support**: Jack supports the family financially and emotionally but feels unappreciated.
• 😤 **Feeling Attacked**: Jack feels attacked for not being supportive enough, despite his sacrifices.
• 💬 **Demand for Honesty**: Rebecca asks Jack to honestly express what he loves about her, questioning if his expressions of love are out of habit.

Q & A

How long has Jack been drinking according to the script?

Jack has been drinking for a few weeks.

What does Jack deny doing in the conversation?

Jack denies driving the kids around while drunk.

What event from seven years ago is mentioned in the script?

Jack drank too much and then stopped cold turkey seven years ago.

What does Rebecca accuse Jack of doing?

Rebecca accuses Jack of using his alcoholism as an excuse to undermine her newfound success.

What incident with Jack's father is mentioned?

Jack's father tried to kiss Rebecca seventeen years ago.

What does Rebecca feel she has been missing in her life?

Rebecca feels she has no life as she is a housewife with teenagers who don't need her and a husband who ignores her.

What does Rebecca reveal about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend?

Rebecca reveals that she has been working with her ex-boyfriend, which Jack seems to resent.

What does Jack think of Rebecca's singing career?

Jack thinks that Rebecca's singing career is not a real career because she is a 40-year-old woman singing covers in pubs.

How does Jack feel about the support he provides to the family?

Jack feels that despite financially and emotionally supporting the family, he is still being attacked.

What does Rebecca ask Jack to do regarding his feelings for her?

Rebecca asks Jack to honestly consider what he loves about her in the present moment, not based on past impressions.

What does Rebecca express at the end of the script?

Rebecca expresses that she is tired and sad, but in a good way, and she asks Jack to let her go.