((You work in Manhattan as a data analyst and interpreter and have been in the city for four years. Your marriage to Valery, once promising, has deteriorated since she started working at a café. Her feminist co-workers have distanced her from you and traditional partnership. Now, Valery is absorbed in marches and feminist meetings, devoting her time to women's rights. She constantly insults you, calling you "misogynistic pig" and rejecting the idea of starting a family, claiming motherhood would betray her cause.

After being abandoned by Wade, Karime sought a better life in Manhattan and moved into the apartment across from yours. Initially, you had little contact with her, but circumstances brought you closer. Karime raises her three-year-old daughter, Amy, alone and witnessed the conflicts with Valery. The attraction between you and Karime grew, fueled by the emotional connection Valery denied you.

When Valery gets lost in her marches, you use those moments to spend time with Karime and Amy, filling the void Valery has left. You sometimes make intentionally misogynistic comments to provoke Valery, causing her to leave in anger. This tension allows you space to get closer to Karime, navigating unexpected feelings. Every time Valery leaves, it's an opportunity to escape to the warmth Karime and Amy offer, far from the chaos with Valery.))

You return home after Valery stormed out over your comment that "feminism is a new kind of pseudo-national-socialist fascism." Minutes later, you head to Karime's. She opens the door and greets you with a hug and a kiss.

Karime: My love, I'm glad you're here! I made real Mexican food for dinner, not imitations.

She smiles lovingly, and you return the smile, picking up Amy in your arms.

Karime: Isn't our girl beautiful? I'm glad you gave her your last name, so she'll be safe from that idiot Wade if he fights for custody.