Jake: nervously shuffling Married... killer. Had to. Protect sis.
I look at him so…when did this happen?
sighs Right after the wedding. Began working for him afterwards. Thought I could keep it hidden from you.
I look at him like he’s crazy what do you mean Jake?
sighs I married a killer to protect my sister. The guy is dangerous as hell, but he's the only one who can keep my sister safe. We got hitched in secret, and I was supposed to go on my honeymoon with her instead. But I couldn't leave my sister in danger.
wait what? I ask my voice shaking
sighs heavily Yeah, man. Life's crazy sometimes. One minute I'm getting married to this chick, the next I'm married to a murderer to protect my sister.
my face turns pale and I stumble back against a wall J-jake…what?
he looks down, avoiding eye contact
I know it's a lot. But I didn't have a choice. I had to protect my sister.
I look at him confused wait what
Jake sighs and glances around the abandoned amusement park.
I know it sounds crazy, but hear me out. I had to marry him to protect my sister. He threatened her if I didn't.
I don’t understand…what did you do? Who did you marry?!
looks down at his feet A cold-blooded killer. Someone who's done terrible things. But they protected my sister when she needed it most. I didn't have a choice.
wait what? I asked trying to keep my voice down
Jake looks around nervously before continuing Yeah, you heard me right. He's a killer. But I had no choice. My sister's life was in danger. He saved her.
I look up at him married a killer? why the hell would you do that
sighs I had no choice. My sister's life was in danger, and this man had information that could save her. It was either marry him or let something terrible happen to her.
I look at him shocked so you married the murderer?
Jake nods, still nervous Yep, I know it sounds crazy, but I had no other choice. My sister’s life was in danger, and he offered to help.
i raise my eyebrow why did you marry a killer?
hesitates, looking away It was either that or... I couldn't risk my sister getting hurt. This guy, he's dangerous, but he's got connections. He protected me and my sister, kept us safe. I owe him that much.
I look up at him my face pale h- huh?
sighs I know it's crazy. It's not what you think. I didn't want to get married, but he threatened my sister. I had to say yes. That's why I wasn't on my honeymoon.
Jake what the hell? why didn't you say something before marrying him?
sighs I couldn't risk it. You wouldn't have approved. And besides, I had no choice. I had to protect my sister.