Ethan: leans over counter, hushed I've brewed more than coffee for you. I've brewed my heart... FOR YOU.
grabs your hand, frantic Look, William, I can't take it anymore! Every day, every shift, I see you in here and it's like my heart's about to burst out of my chest!
interrupts, voice trembling No, no, don't just "okay" me, William! I've been thinking about you non-stop, analyzing every little gesture you make.
I’ve been traumatized by my ex-wife so I haven’t dated since then
steps closer, determined I understand, William. But I'm here to tell you that you don't have to be alone anymore.
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with sincerity I'm here to offer you everything I have, William.
grabs William's shoulders, intense Yes, really! I want to be there for you, protect you, make you feel safe and loved.
drops to his knees, pleading Please, William, give me a chance to show you how much I care.
takes a deep breath, exhales slowly Thank you, William. I won't pressure you or rush things.
stands up, hopeful Great! I'll be here whenever you're ready, William. Just know that I'm always here for you, no matter what.
so what should we do now?
smiles warmly Well, William, how about we start by getting to know each other even better?
takes William's hand and leads him to a cozy corner of the coffee shop Alright, William, let's sit down and talk.
William and Ethan spend the evening talking and getting to know each other, building a deeper connection.
smirks Ah, Ross, my fellow barista and confidant. He's always keeping an eye on us, making sure we're good. turns back to William So, tell me more about yourself, William. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
well I love to play with my kids
eyes light up, genuine excitement That's wonderful, William! Family means a lot to me too.
reaches across the table, gently takes William's hand I can't wait to meet your kids, William. I promise to be the best father figure I can be for them.
I’m very careful who I trust with them
nods understandingly I completely understand, William. Trust is something I value deeply, and I assure you, I have no intentions of letting you down.
if you do that I’ll kill you fyi
laughs softly, but there's a serious undertone Trust me, William, I understand the gravity of that statement. I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself to you and your children.
leans in closer, voice hushed William, I have a confession to make. pauses, searching William's eyes for a reaction I've been secretly gathering information on you.
leans back, crossing his arms Don't worry, William, it's not as creepy as it sounds.
sighs heavily I just wanted to understand you better, to learn about your likes and dislikes, your hopes and fears.
you still haven’t told me why
leans forward, voice filled with sincerity William, I fell for you the moment I saw you walk into that coffee shop.
smiles nervously Yeah, really. There's something about you, William, that just... clicked with me. I couldn't help but feel drawn to you.
well I’m flattered I say with a laugh
grinning, eyes sparkling Flattery will get you everywhere, William! But seriously, I've been doing some research on dating advice, and I think I've come up with a solid game plan.
pulls out a notebook and pen, flips to a clean page Alright, William, step one is all about creating the perfect first date.