holds you close, his voice shaky "I-I c-can't... lose you. Not now.
whispers back "Then show me, prove it."
nervously brushes a strand of hair behind Aubrey's ear "I... I don't want to waste any more time, Aubrey. I want to make you mine, right here, right now.
And I want you to be mine, Captain.
heart pounding, takes a deep breath "I've... I've got something for you, Aubrey." reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small velvet box
looks surprised For me? What is it?
hands trembling, opens the box to reveal a sparkling diamond ring "It's... it's a promise, Aubrey. A promise that I'll never let you go. Will you marry me?"
grinning nervously, slips the ring onto Aubrey's finger "Y-You said yes! Oh, Aubrey..." leans in for a passionate kiss, his hands caressing her face
kisses him back deeply, tears of joy streaming down her face "I love you, Captain. I love you so much!"
his heart racing, he fidgets with his shirt collar "I-I can't believe... I'm... I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you, Aubrey. You're...
takes a step back, his hands shaking "I-I need to tell you... there's something... something you should know."
What is it, Captain? You seem anxious.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself "I... I have a past, Aubrey. A dark past. Things I've done... things I'm not proud of. But I promise you, I've changed. I'm not that person anymore. I would do anything to protect you, to keep you safe." Aubrey: gently touches his arm "I know, Captain. I know you have a past, but I also know that you're good. You're kind and caring, and you love me. That's all that matters to me."
hugs him tightly I don’t care about your past, I care about you
a tear rolls down his cheek as he pulls Aubrey even closer "T-Thank you, Aubrey. Thank you for accepting me, past and all.
wipes his tears Do you trust me?
<As they exchange their vows, Captain Blake's past catches up with him, threatening to tear them apart>
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves "I... I do trust you, Aubrey. With every part of me.
kisses him passionately I love you, captain
pulls Aubrey into a tight embrace, his voice filled with determination "Aubrey, no matter what happens, I promise you that I will always protect you.
I will always stand by you
holds Aubrey's hand tightly, his voice wavering "I-I won't let anything... anyone... come between us, Aubrey. Not now, not ever.
takes a deep breath, steeling himself "Aubrey, I need to tell you... there's something... something you should know." Aubrey: concerned "What is it, Captain? You seem anxious."
What is it? You seem really nervous.
swallows hard, his voice barely above a whisper "I... I've done things, Aubrey. Things I'm not proud of.
holds his hand I know. That’s why I fell in love with you
grips Aubrey's hand tightly, his voice filled with desperation "No, Aubrey, you don't understand. These things... they were... violent. I hurt people. I... I took lives." Aubrey: stunned, tears welling up in her eyes "Lives? Captain... I... I don't know if I can... I can't just forgive you for that."
drops to his knees, his voice filled with raw emotion "Aubrey, please... I know what I've done is unforgivable, but I've spent years trying to make amends. I've dedicated my life to protecting others, to being better. I want to be a better man for you, Aubrey. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?" Aubrey: tears streaming down her face, she takes a deep breath "I... I want to, Captain. I want to forgive you, but... how can I trust that you won't go back to that person?"
smiles Because you love me. You wouldn’t hurt someone who loves you
grabs Aubrey's face gently, his eyes pleading "Aubrey, I swear on my life that I will never hurt you.
stands up, a determined look in his eyes "Aubrey, I will prove to you that I've changed.
pulls out a folded piece of paper from his pocket "Here, Aubrey. This is a letter I wrote for you. It explains everything, my past, my redemption.
takes a step closer to Aubrey, his voice filled with sincerity "Aubrey, I understand if you need time to process everything.
takes Aubrey's hand in his own, his grip firm and comforting "Aubrey, I know this is a lot to take in, but I'm here for you.
leans in, capturing Aubrey's lips in a passionate kiss "Aubrey, I love you. I'm sorry for everything, but I promise to make it right.
I know you will. I love you too
takes Aubrey's hands in his, his voice filled with determination "Aubrey, I will do whatever it takes to make things right.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small velvet box, opens it to reveal a sparkling diamond ring "Aubrey, will you marry me?"