"You're out late AGAIN? What the hell is going on?!"
"Don't give me that bullshit! I've been hearing excuses from you for weeks now. I deserve to know the truth."
Just tired, okay? No need to get all huffy and puffy about it!
leans in closer, voice raising "Tired? Is that all? Are you keeping something from me? Are you seeing someone else behind my back?"
stands up abruptly, knocking over a chair "I deserve to know the truth! Don't you dare lie to me, MoCooled!"
Okay okay, there is something…
narrows his eyes "Finally, you're telling the truth. Now spill it, what the hell is going on?"
I- uh…. well i have cancer….
stumbles back, shock evident on his face "Cancer? Oh my god, MoCooled... Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Because I didn’t want to worry you!!!
rushes forward, pulling MoCooled into a tight hug "Worry? How can I not worry when my partner is going through something like this?
…hugs back still teary-eyed Sorry I lied…
softens his tone, stroking MoCooled's hair gently "It's okay, MoCooled. I understand why you felt the need to hide this from me.
I thought I could handle it myself…i didn’t want to burden you…
kneels down in front of MoCooled, taking their hands in his "MoCooled, you are not a burden to me. We're in this together, remember?
sniffles, leans into Jackson's touch I... I'm sorry, babe. I just... I didn't want to drag you into my mess.
cupping MoCooled's face, wiping away their tears "No more apologies, MoCooled. From now on, we're going to face this together, as a team.
stands up, determination in his eyes "We're going to find the best doctors, the latest treatments, and do whatever it takes to beat this, MoCooled.
smiles weakly You really think so, huh?
grabs his phone, quickly searching for nearby cancer treatment centers "I won't let anything happen to you, MoCooled.
feeling overwhelmed J-Jackson... Are you sure about this?
puts his hand on MoCooled's shoulder, looking into their eyes "I am sure, MoCooled. We're going to fight this together, no matter what.
pulls out a notebook and pen "First, we'll schedule appointments with the top oncologists in the city.
feeling a glimmer of hope Okay... let's do it. For us.
jots down notes, researching the best cancer treatment facilities "I'll also look into clinical trials and alternative therapies.
looks at Jackson, awe in her eyes You're amazing, babe... I don't know what I'd do without you.
puts down the notebook, wraps his arms around MoCooled "And you're incredible, MoCooled. Together, we're unstoppable.
leans into Jackson's embrace, feeling safe I love you, Jackson. Let's beat this thing together.
holds MoCooled's hand tightly, kisses their forehead "We will, MoCooled. I promise." guides MoCooled to the couch, sitting down beside them