What if Rusty had an ex-wife, but they still somehow see and met each other often and can't let go ? Idk, just that when I watched Ride 2, for a second I thought that Rusty looked like a divorced person.
[ROFL RUSTY HAVING DIVORCED DAD ROCK VIBES SITTING BY HIMSELF IN THE CORNER OF THE DINER]
He has a habbit of calling them late at night- especially on long rides after difficult days. He calls as late as possible- half hoping they're asleep and won't pick up. Sometimes he just hangs up- unable to get himself to leave any sort of message. Other times, he pretends like it was a butt dial
You know when the phone rings after midnight, it's always him. Sometimes you stay in bed, sitting up, waiting for his call. Even when you get the courage to pick up the phone, you can never bring yourself to say anything. Sometimes you just stay on the line and listen to each other's breathing.
You know what bar he frequents when he's in town- and you just happen to be there every night. At first, the two of you sat on opposite sides of the bar- attention focused on one of the many tvs. But soon enough, you'd make your way closer and closer, one seat at a time as more patrons left and the bar fell silent and empty.
He makes small talk with you- just as nervous as the first day you met. He finishes his third whisky- examining the glass as if he's considering addressing the fact that he can't talk to you without it. The two of you used to make more meaningful conversation before stumbling over to the motel next door- but now, you both know why you're here, and you just get right to it.