Marriage Counseling
Story Mission
A domestic dispute leads to unexpected destruction.
You! You’re a dead one! — Michael De Santa
Overview
In 'Marriage Counseling', Michael De Santa returns home to find his wife Amanda in a compromising situation with her tennis coach. Enraged, Michael chases the coach across Los Santos with the help of Franklin Clinton. The pursuit leads to the destruction of what Michael believes to be the coach's house, but it turns out to belong to Martin Madrazo, a powerful and dangerous criminal.
Mission Objectives
- Chase the tennis coach.
- Drive to the house in Vinewood Hills.
- Pull down the deck with the truck.
- Escape Martin Madrazo's men.
- Return to Michael's house.
Walkthrough
1 Confront the Coach
- Enter Michael's house. Michael arrives home to find Amanda with her tennis coach.
- Chase the coach. The coach flees, and Michael pursues him with Franklin's help.
2 Drive to the Mansion
- Follow the tennis coach's vehicle. The chase leads to a house in Vinewood Hills.
- Confront the coach at the house. Michael believes the house belongs to the coach.
3 Destroy the Deck
- Use the truck to pull down the deck. Michael and Franklin use a truck to destroy the house's deck.
4 Escape the Scene
- Evade Martin Madrazo's men. After realizing the mistake, Michael and Franklin must escape the area.
5 Return Home
- Drive back to Michael's house. Michael and Franklin return to discuss the consequences of their actions.
Gold Medal Objectives
- Not a Scratch — Complete with minimal damage to the vehicle.
- Time — Complete within a set time limit.
- Drive-by Killer — Kill enemies while in a vehicle.
To achieve the 'Not a Scratch' objective, drive carefully during the chase. For 'Time', focus on a direct route and quick actions. Use Franklin's special ability to help with precision driving.
Aftermath
After the mission, Michael is confronted by Martin Madrazo, who demands compensation for the destroyed mansion. This incident sets off a chain of events that further entangles Michael with Madrazo's criminal activities.
The mission unlocks 'Daddy's Little Girl', where Michael deals with family issues, and further missions involving Martin Madrazo.
Trivia
- This mission introduces Martin Madrazo, a key antagonist in the game.
- The mansion destroyed in the mission is based on a real-life property in Los Angeles.
- The mission highlights Michael's impulsive nature and strained family relationships.
- The mission is one of the first to feature a significant collaboration between Michael and Franklin.
Featured
- Michael De SantaPlayable protagonist
- Franklin ClintonSupporting character
- Amanda De SantaMichael's wife
- Martin MadrazoAntagonist
- Tennis CoachMission target
- Vinewood HillsMission location
