Sandy告诉男友Tim他们两个人的交往已经严重影响了其他宿友的生活，Tim却不以为然，Sandy对此极其不满。最终Tim为了女友决定改过自新，做个负责任的宿友、好男人。

（Two students sit at a picnic table outside the dorms.）

Sandy： Timmy？

Tim： Sup， babe？

Sandy： Whatcha think of the new rules？

Tim： I think its all BS， but I dont gotta say in it or nothing.

Sandy： I kinda think its gonna be good for everyone in the long run.

Tim： How dya think？

Sandy： ①Its nice that were all able to air out our differences once a week like that， in an open 1）forum. There used to be all this 2）tension in the air， like everyone hated everyone else. ②At least now its all out in the open.

Tim： You dont care that you cant stay in my room past 10：00？

Sandy： Of course I care. I just didnt realize that all those people had a problem with the way were behaving.

Tim： Who cares what they think， babe？ I aint changin for them.

Sandy： Maybe we both need to change， and adapt. I wanna start being better about respecting people， you know？ Its the right thing to do. ③And if you wanna be with me， you gotta get your act together.

Tim： Who are you？ My mom？？

Sandy： Fine！ ④If you wanna stay an 3）insensitive ass， be my guest！ But Im moving on， growing up. Youve already gotten me in enough trouble as it is. You eat everyones food， you use their soap， shampoo and even their toothpaste. You are an 4）obnoxious pig， and we are so freaking over！！ Got it， BABE？！

Tim： Baby， please！ Im sorry...I can be better. I dont wanna lose you...

Sandy： Do you mean it？

Tim： I do. Like 110%.

Sandy： Then prove it！

Tim： How？

Sandy： ⑤I think it would be a load off our backs if we went and apologized to all the people who spoke up in the meeting. ⑥I think itll go a long way toward easing some of the bad blood around here.

Tim： Ill do whatever it takes. I trust you more than anyone else here.

Sandy： Really？ Oh Timmy！ ⑦Its so hard to stay mad at you， you big sweet-talker. Tim： Thats the first time Im ever been accused of being sweet.

Sandy： Well I always knew that underneath that tough 5）exterior lies a big heart.

Tim： I dont know about all that. But I know Ive pretty much 6）alienated myself from everyone here but you. Normally Id be all cool with it， but now that I know how my actions affected you all this time， I guess Id better make a change as soon as possible.

Sandy： Oh Timmy Bear！ I love you...

Tim： ...I... You make me wanna be a better roommate， and a better man. I wonder if this is what true love feels like...

Smart Sentences

① Its nice that were all able to air out our differences once a week like that， in an open forum. 像这样我们能够每周一次开诚布公地说出自己不同的看法，这很好。

air out： discuss an issue or problem freely（坦率地谈论某件事，开诚布公）。例如：

Okay， its time to air out your thoughts on the new rule.

好了，是时候把你们对新规则的想法都说出来。

② At least now its all out in the open.至少现在大家都敞开心扉了。

out in the open： sth. is known to people and no longer a secret（公开的）。例如：

Before we make a final decision， we dont want the downsizing plan out in the open.

在我们作出最终决定之前，不想公开减员的计划。

③ And if you wanna be with me， you gotta get your act together. 如果你想和我在一起，你就必须有所行动。

get sb.s act together： get organized and deal with sth. effectively（行动起来，有效应对某事）。例如：

If we want to win the game， we need to get our act together and train more vigorously.

如果我们想在这场比赛中获胜，那我们就要行动起来，进行强度更大的训练。

④ If you wanna stay an insensitive ass， be my guest！ 如果你继续不以为然的话，随便你！

be my guest： used to give sb. permission to do sth.（请便）。例如：

If anyone wants to try the new equipment in the gym next week， be my guest.

如果有谁下周想试用一下健身房里的新设备，请便。

⑤ I think it would be a load off our backs if we went and apologized to all the people who spoke up in the meeting.我想如果我们去向在会上指出我们问题的人道歉，一定会如释重负。

a load off sb.s back： a great relief for sb.（如释重负）。例如：

The good news about Dads surgery is a load off Moms back.

关于老爸手术的好消息，让妈妈如释重负。

⑥ I think itll go a long way toward easing some of the bad blood around here. 我想要缓解别人对我们的不满要很长一段时间。

bad blood （between people）： unpleasant feelings or animosity between people（人之间不愉快的感觉或敌意）。例如：

There is no bad blood between us. I dont know why we should quarrel.

我们之间本无介蒂，我不明白我们为什么会争吵。

⑦ Its so hard to stay mad at you， you big sweet-talker. 很难生你的气，你的嘴真甜。

a sweet-talker： sb. says nice things so others will do what he/she wants or not to be angry（喜欢说好话的人，嘴很甜的人）。例如：

Josh becomes an instant sweet-talker whenever he wants something from you.

什么时候乔希想从别人那里得到点什么，他的嘴巴马上就变得好甜。