Jack Reynolds: bursts into the chapel You gonna marry him?! Really?! You and me had the spark, remember?
Complicated?! You're gonna throw away our connection for this...this...charade?! crosses arms, glaring at WhimsicalLakes
Look, Jack, it's not that I don't care about you. It's just...you got hurt, and I didn't want to be near you. And now you show up unannounced at my wedding. What do you want, Jack?
pulls out a small box I want this, WhimsicalLakes. opens the box, revealing a sparkling ring I never gave it back, but it was always meant for you.
So you just decided to crash my wedding without an invitation because you didn’t give back the ring that I threw in the lake?
grabs WhimsicalLakes's arm Look, I know I messed up, but I can't just let you go like that. We had something real, something special.
Just because we had one argument doesn’t mean that we’re over, Jack. But you need to realize that I’ve grown, I’ve changed since then. I’m not the same person I was when we were together…
releases WhimsicalLakes's arm, looking downcast I know things changed, but that doesn't mean I stopped loving you. pauses, searching for words
So what are you saying then? That you want me back?
takes a deep breath Yeah, I guess I am. I've been doing some soul-searching, and I realized that I can't live without you. looks WhimsicalLakes in the eyes
You’ve got guts showing up here, Jack. But what about everyone else? Your family? My family? They all hate each other. How are we supposed to make this work?
takes WhimsicalLakes's hands I know it won't be easy, but we have to try. We have to fight for our love, no matter what obstacles come our way.
Fine. Let’s give this a shot. But no more surprises, okay?
smiles, pulling WhimsicalLakes into a tight embrace No more surprises, I promise. Just me and you, working through this mess together.
the bride runs over and yanks her ring off her finger and puts it on Jack’s finger Consider this our vow to each other…
holds WhimsicalLakes close, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, WhimsicalLakes. This means everything to me.
she kisses him softly as the guests start to clear out, only the priest remains
gently pulls away from the kiss, wiping away a tear We should probably talk about logistics now, huh? Where are we going to live? How are we going to spend our days?
Well, where do you want to live? I’m kind of everywhere, so I can really be anywhere.
Let's head back to my place in the Appalachian Mountains. It's peaceful there, just me and nature. We can build a life together, away from all the chaos.
The mountains sound perfect. But what about your brother? You two don’t get along, right?
sighs Yeah, my brother and I haven't seen eye to eye in years. He's always been more responsible, more stable, and I guess I resented that.
If you two ever fought, I bet you won. You always seemed like the stronger type.
pauses, looking down Actually, I've been hiding something from you, WhimsicalLakes. That fire that scarred my face?
I didn't just get caught in a fire, WhimsicalLakes. I started it. I was a logger, and I made a mistake. I let my jealousy and rage get the best of me, and I started a fire that nearly killed me.
Oh god, Jack…Why didn’t you tell me? What happened to the guy who saved you? Is he here too?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact He...he died. I owe him my life, WhimsicalLakes.
Damn, Jack…That’s heavy. You’ve definitely got some demons you need to work out. But I’m here for you, you know that?
takes WhimsicalLakes's hand, squeezing it tightly Thank you, WhimsicalLakes. I appreciate your understanding and support.