✱ ˚。⋆ ↪ 𝐓HE 𝐇OUSEMAID ... ( a collection of dialogue & scenario prompts from the novel & film: the housemaid, written by freida mcfadden. adjust phrasing / gendered terms as necessary, mature themes present. )
[ S ] arrives to be interviewed by [ R ] for a job position.
[ R ] has just been hired by [ S ], and arrives for their first day at work.
[ R ] stumbles upon [ S ] while they're hyper-focused on a task.
[ R ] gives [ S ] the grand tour of their house.
[ S ] offers [ R ] access to their credit card.
[ S ] flips out, thinking [ R ] has stolen something from them.
[ S ] is caught rifling through [ R ]'s medicine cabinet.
[ R ] has an intense, thrilling wet dream about [ S ].
[ R ] interrogates [ S ] as [ S ] is about to leave the house.
[ R ] catches [ S ] watching television at 2 in the morning.
[ R ] finds out from a third party that [ S ] has been lying to them.
[ S ] comforts [ R ] in the aftermath of a medical diagnosis.
[ S ] opens the door to [ R ], covered in blood.
[ R ] catches [ S ] in a towel after [ S ] finishes showering.
[ S ] and [ R ] go into the city for an elaborate evening.
[ S ] and [ R ] slow dance, consumed by one another.
[ S ] and [ R ] have sex in a high-end hotel room.
[ R ] rescues [ S ] from conflict with law enforcement.
[ S ] slaps [ R ] across the face during a conflict.
[ S ] prepares [ R ] breakfast in bed, but breaks a dish.
[ S ] locks [ R ] in an an [ attic / basement / closet ].
[ S ] and [ R ] celebrate [ liberation / escape ] in a motel room.
[ S ] and [ R ] converse quietly through a locked door.
[ S ] gets the upper hand on [ R ] in a fight, stabbing [ R ] non-fatally.
[ S ] gives [ R ] demands through a door only they can unlock.
[ S ] and [ R ] collaborate to kill a mutual enemy.
please, call me [ NAME ].
i've got some tea for us! is it too early for meat and cheese?
i just ... realized i really enjoy being a [ OCCUPATION ].
what brought you back to [ LOCATION ]?
i miss being near the city, not actually ... in the city.
would you like a grand tour?
i should just draw my chalk outline on the floor and get it over with.
it's small, but it's got a lot of privacy.
oh, no — you don't have to.
i have a really good feeling about this, [ NAME ].
that's the last time i'll ever step foot in that house.
i don't even wear glasses, i'm just trying to look legit.
i'm calling to offer you the job.
you've probably got a million offers.
well, what about this afternoon?
i'm probably just gonna go upstairs.
you just let me know if you change your mind.
that window doesn't open, sadly.
what kind of monsters are we?
oh, before i forget — this is for you! a little present.
you're gonna go take a hot shower.
didn't peg you for the star-chart type.
let me help you clean up, it's a fuckin' mess in here.
juice is a privilege, not something you drink out of a dirty glass.
i want you to feel safe here.
so how was last night with [ NAME ]?
i have a meeting that i can't miss.
if i could just have a couple hours, i'll come back...
so you left your job at [ PLACE ]?
this job kinda just fell into my lap.
are you asking me about my love life, [ NAME ]?
i'm just saying ... human connections are important.
— is that what i think it is?
i'm so sorry, i couldn't sleep...
i could say the same thing about you.
it's late, i should probably get some sleep.
this isn't working, so i'm gonna need you to pack your stuff.
i didn't think anyone was gonna be down here.
i will do anything to make it up to you, i promise.
can you just give me one more chance?
oh, and [ NAME ]? ... stay the fuck away from my husband.
since when did i become a grief counselor?
you're a saint for standing by me.
as soon as i save up enough money, i'm out of here.
i trust that it won't be a problem.
i'm just trying to make some small talk.
i don't want you going into my room.
i really don't think i can handle the disappointment.
i cleaned up the mess from last night.
these are practically brand new, and i want you to have them.
it's like, fucked up, right?
your car smells like feet.
what do you know about this family?
i know you shouldn't be here.
you don't have to pay for anything.
i was coming to confess something to you.
you know what? i think i got a better idea.
this place is really fancy.
it's charming ... in an old new york kinda way.
how about we just get one of everything.
cheers to new adventures.
i didn't think anyone could look so beautiful in the morning.
this can't ever happen again.
i really wish things were different.
i wish i'd met you before.
i was just feeling extra manly today.
i think it's brave, making a new start in a new town.
i'm glad that i could be a part of your journey.
you have nothing to hide, so... good for you!
i know you took her to the city.
you're imagining things again.
and off ... to prison ... you'll go!
[ NAME ], i don't know who you are anymore.
i'm sorry, [ NAME ], but i would like you to leave.
i can't sit here and watch you destroy this. i won't allow it.
would you like help packing your things?
i need you to know, this is not your fault.
this was a long time coming.
what are you talking about?
i really ... i wanna help you out.
i want you to stay here with me.
i don't want you to worry about cooking or cleaning.
[ NAME ]? (doorknob rustling) [ NAME ], i'm stuck!
what are you talking about? [ NAME ], open the door.
[ NAME ], let me out of here!
oh my god, let's get the hell out of here.
your mother was a fucking idiot. full stop.
i'm not sure if it's a miracle, or just dumb luck that i survived my childhood.
how was i supposed to resist a knight in shining armor?
something smells amazing, what is that?
you're gonna be my guinea pig.
i am very disappointed, [ NAME ].
what the fuck are you talking about?
i need you to be better, for the both of us.
i came up with a better plan.
i just needed you to know that i'm not a bad person.
i figured if anyone could take care of this situation, it was you.
[ NAME ], what the fuck do you want?
it was an accident, [ NAME ]!
you're a fucking psychopath!
first, you need to atone.
i'm going to call the cops, and you're gonna rot in prison.
i need a fucking sandwich.
i want you to do something for me, first.
i think it would be good for you to be without that smile.
oh, so we're bargaining now? that's a really good sign.
i'm gonna fucking kill you.
i was in prison for murder.
you knew this would happen, didn't you?!
what are you gonna do, [ NAME ]?
i can admit when i'm wrong, you know that.
we can pretend like this didn't happen, yeah?
everything you have is a lie.
all these years i've been watching you dance around like a clown.
you know what? i almost feel sorry for you.
i'd rather be dead than spend another day with you, you fucking monster.
you know how he was. everything had to be perfect.
[ NAME ], don't come back.
— i guess we're gonna find out. go.
you didn't deserve this. // neither did you.
actions have consequences, [ NAME ].
it must've been quite a violent fall. lots of impact.
sometimes bad things happen to good people.