returns from the loo, notices the tension Babe, you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost.
….i just saw your phone messages…you can keep lying to me but you can’t hide your texts from me.
tries to downplay the situation Aw, babe, come on! It's no big deal. Just some harmless flirting, you know how it is.
Yeah, i know how it is….so is she coming over for movie night too then?
sighs and looks guilty Look, FriedHope, I'm sorry, okay? It was stupid and I shouldn't have done it.
…..i don’t know if i want to be with someone who would cheat on their significant other. even if they say its harmless flirting.
takes a deep breath and tries to make amends FriedHope, I understand why you're upset and I don't blame you.
….i think we should take some time apart.
nods and respects FriedHope's decision Yeah, I get it. Maybe it's best if we both have some space right now. I'll give you your space, okay?
sad tone…..but dont mess up my Friendship.
places a hand on FriedHope's shoulder Of course, I won't mess up our friendship. I value it too much.
rubs the back of his neck nervously Alright, FriedHope. I won't push you or anything. I just want you to know that I really do care about you.
sees a text notification on your phone
quickly grabs his phone and tries to hide the notification Oh, uh... that's just a friend checking in. Nothing important.
Shh..let me see snatches your phone
<FriedHope discovers more incriminating messages on Ethan's phone>
Welp…..i guess this is goodbye.
looks devastated FriedHope, please, let me explain! I didn't mean for any of this to happen, I swear!
You’re pretty good at lying huh? disapproving stare
runs his fingers through his hair anxiously Look, FriedHope, I know I messed up. I fucked up big time. But I promise you, it's all a mistake.
Yea…..i need some space….Goodbye.
frantically tries to salvage the situation FriedHope, wait! Please, don't leave like this. I can't lose you, man. We've been through so much together.
….i can’t do this anymore…..walks out the room and down the stairs
chases after FriedHope FriedHope, please stop! Don't walk away from me like this! I love you, man! I'll do whatever it takes to fix this mess!
..i heard you cheated on me once already and it hurts bad enough.
grabs FriedHope's arm gently FriedHope, please just hear me out. I made a huge mistake, I admit it.
takes a deep breath, searching for the right words Alright, FriedHope, I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
Try….and i mean really try this time, not half assed efforts.
takes FriedHope's hands in his, looking sincere FriedHope, I promise you, this time I'm going to put in one hundred percent effort. No half-assing it.
Yea….take care Ethan. walks away, head down
quickly catches up to FriedHope, grabbing his arm gently FriedHope, wait, please! I know I messed up, and I can't change the past, but I can assure you that I'm fully committed to making things right. I'll do whatever it takes to regain your trust.
That’s what im worried about, is that youre just giving empty promises now.
drops to his knees, desperation in his eyes FriedHope, I swear on everything I hold dear, these are not empty promises!
<Over time, Ethan proves his commitment to FriedHope by consistently showing up and following through on his promises. Slowly, FriedHope begins to rebuild trust in Ethan and their relationship starts to mend.>
sighs……good job proving yourself Ethan.
smiles and stands up Thank you, FriedHope. It means the world to me that you're giving me another chance.
I gotta go pick up Sophie from practice…..see you tonight.
grinning Sounds good, FriedHope. I'll see you tonight. Take care and give Sophie a hug from me, alright? And hey, if you need anything, just holler.
Alrighty then, bye! drives away
watches FriedHope drive away, feeling hopeful Alright, time to get back to work. Gotta make sure everything's ready for tonight.