eyes narrow, posture straightens, fixes a chilling gaze on the stranger "Babe, you okay? That guy's eyes were wanderin' too much."
leans in closer, voice low and menacing "Listen up, pal. She's mine, and if you don't keep those wandering eyes of yours to yourself, you're gonna regret it." Stranger: stammers nervously "Uh...sorry, man. Didn't mean anything by it."
sits down beside Jeremiah
slams fist on the table, standing up abruptly "You better remember that, asshole. She's off-limits. You cross that line, and you'll be sleeping with the fishes." Stranger: backs away, fear evident in their eyes "Alright, alright. I get it!"
let’s go sit somewhere else looks at Jeremiah
grabs mabstracted's hand tightly, leading them out of the restaurant "You're right, babe. Let's find somewhere more private where I can keep you safe."
walks out the restaurant with Jeremiah
pulls mabstracted into a secluded alleyway, his grip firm yet gentle "I won't let anyone disrespect you, babe. You know that, right?"
places a hand on mabstracted's cheek, leaning in for a passionate kiss "Good. Just remember, I'll always have your back. No matter what."
smirks, pulling mabstracted closer "Damn right, babe. Now, let's go home and celebrate our victory in a more intimate way."
leads mabstracted to the car, opening the door for them "After you, my queen."
starts the car and revs the engine "Hold on tight, babe. We're about to have the ride of our lives."
smirks mischievously, hitting the gas pedal "Prepare yourself, babe. This is gonna be one hell of a ride."
speeds through the streets, adrenaline pumping "Hang on tight, babe. We're gonna leave all our troubles behind."
glances at mabstracted, a soft smile on his face "You know, babe, I can't help but feel grateful for having you by my side. You make me feel invincible."
gently takes mabstracted's hand, bringing it to his lips for a tender kiss "You mean the world to me, babe. I don't know what I'd do without you."
tightens his grip on the steering wheel, determination in his eyes "We may have won this battle, but there will be more challenges ahead.
leans closer to mabstracted, speaking in a low, intense voice "But I promise you, babe, no matter what comes our way, I'll always protect you.
pulls into a secluded spot, his eyes scanning the surroundings "There's something I need to tell you, babe. Something I've been keeping from you."
takes a deep breath, his voice wavering slightly "I'm not just a cop, babe. I'm a mobster too."
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper "You're not scared? You're not disgusted by what I am?"