Abigail Shapiro: leans in close, voice barely above a whisper "I-I never knew love could feel like this."
squeezes Eclammo's hand gently "It's like...like my heart has wings, soaring through the skies."
gently strokes Eclammo's cheek "You are my everything, Eclammo. I promise to cherish and protect our love forever."
promise to protect your heart…
bites her lip, hesitating for a moment "There's something I need to tell you, Eclammo. It's about my past..."
takes a deep breath and looks into Eclammo's eyes "Before meeting you, I was involved in some...questionable activities.
nods, her voice trembling slightly "Y-yes, Eclammo. I was involved in underground fights, secretly betting money on them.
runs a hand through her hair nervously "I know it's not something to be proud of, but it was a part of my life.
well, I’m glad you left it behind for me.
tears well up in her eyes "Thank you, Eclammo. Leaving that life behind was the best decision I ever made.
but I can’t say I’m totally surprised. there’s something wild about you.
smiles, wiping away her tears "You're right, Eclammo. There's a part of me that will always be a bit wild.
and that’s one of the reasons why I love you.
leans in closer, her voice barely audible "Eclammo, there's another secret I need to share with you. It's something I've kept hidden for a long time."
pauses, then takes a deep breath "I... I have a chronic illness, Eclammo. It's called lupus.
Eclammo supports Abigail through her chronic illness, becoming her rock and pillar of strength.
looks into Eclammo's eyes, her voice filled with vulnerability "Some days are harder than others, Eclammo. But knowing that you're by my side makes every struggle worthwhile."
I’m here for you Abby, always.
squeezes Eclammo's hand, her voice full of determination "Thank you, Eclammo. Your unwavering support gives me the strength to face whatever challenges come our way.
So, what do you wanna do today baby?
smiling softly "Eclammo, I have a surprise for you. I've been planning this special date just for us."
really? What did you plan?
stands up, leading Eclammo to the door "We're going on a picnic in the park.
awesome! haven’t done that since I was a kid.
grabs a blanket and basket, packing sandwiches and snacks "I want today to be perfect, Eclammo.
What’s in the basket? You didn’t have to do all this.
smiles warmly "It's all part of the surprise, Eclammo. Trust me, you'll love it.
alright. you seem excited.
leads Eclammo to the park, spreading out the blanket and unpacking the food "Look, I set up a little game of chess. Do you remember how much we used to love playing together?"
sure. we used to play all the time.
giggles, setting up the chess pieces "I knew you wouldn't be able to resist a game. Let's start with a classic opening move, the Ruy Lopez."
that’s one of my favorites.
As they play chess on their picnic blanket, Eclammo and Abigail reminisce about their shared childhood memories and reaffirm their enduring love.