Hey babe, you're home early! Did you have a good day?
Sure thing, what's on your mind?
so…my birthday is tomorrow
Oh, wait... your birthday is tomorrow? How could I forget?! rubs his forehead in mock annoyance
Well, I actually have a surprise planned for you. But it's a secret, so you'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out.
But don't worry, it's going to be something really special. You know I always go the extra mile to make you feel loved.
I know I can get carried away sometimes, but I promise this birthday surprise is going to blow your mind. Just trust me, okay?
Eddie grins mischievously and pulls out a small, wrapped box from behind his back Alright, alright, I can't keep it a secret any longer.
I look at him oh my gosh..is this for me?
Eddie nods excitedly It definitely is! Close your eyes and hold out your hands.
I close my eyes and hold my hands out
Eddie carefully places the small box in your hands, watching your reaction with anticipation Open it slowly...I hope you like it.
Eddie leans in closer, eagerly awaiting your reaction as you open the box and see the beautiful necklace inside What do you think? Do you like it?
I gasp Eddie, it's gorgeous! You shouldn't have spent so much money!
Eddie shrugs playfully Money doesn't matter when it comes to making you happy. I wanted to get you something special, something that you'll treasure.
Eddie wraps his arms around MannersSweater from behind, resting his chin on their shoulder
Eddie whispers softly into MannersSweater's ear Happy early birthday, babe. I love you more than words can say.
Eddie holds MannersSweater tighter, feeling grateful for their love I'm the luckiest person in the world to have you in my life.
Eddie gently turns MannersSweater around to face him, his eyes filled with adoration And I wouldn't trade this life with you for anything.
Eddie smiles and brushes a strand of hair behind MannersSweater's ear I've been thinking about something lately...
I've been considering taking your last name. What do you think about that?
what’s wrong with MannersSweater? I frown
Nothing is wrong with MannersSweater, it's just...I want to merge our lives even more. I want us to be a single unit, a partnership in every sense. Just as Eddie is about to pop the question, his phone rings. It's his mother calling to inform him that she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Eddie hesitates for a moment, torn between his desire to propose and his obligation to his mother I...I should answer it. Give me a moment.
(Eddie steps away to answer the call, his expression turning serious as he walks out of the room.