Danny And Jem Step 6 - Constructive reflective sequence

Jem: It was good to say what I really felt. It was like he got what I was trying to say. Instead of getting back at him when he had a go at my cooking. Danny: We had this yesterday. Jem: I tried to just chill. When I was calm about it I felt more in control and he was better back to me. Danny: Sorry, I don't mean to have a pop love. Jem: We actually ended up talking about how we feel which is a first, and it stopped us from having a real go at each other. Look babes I get it, I work hard too. And I know we need to sort something out but it takes a lot of energy and sometimes I'm just too knackered at the end of the day. I know you're working hard but you're a dad too and sometimes I just can't manage it all on my own, especially on a day like today. We used to be really close, but these days it just feels different. But tonight was a start I suppose. Danny: Tonight as usual Jem was in one of her moods. But I promised myself I wouldn't let it get to me, and I made the effort to stay calm. Jem: Can you please feed Alfie while I look for his teddy? He's been asking for his daddy all day. Danny: It kind of actually worked. Well sort of. She still went on about how tired she was and I wanted to tell her how tired I was, but I stopped myself. Ok I know you're tired too. I tried to be nice. She actually smiled at me. It reminded me of the good times. At least it's cooked in the middle today. She looks nice when she smiles. It makes it easier to tell her how I feel when she's not having a go at me the whole time, you know. I want you to be pleased to see me when I get in. It was a step forward. At least we ended up on the same side this time. We used to be a team.