Babe, you– you ever read this old gem? Fuck, it's a classic. You remember it, right?
quickly shuffling through the books Well, babe, what do you say? Should we give it another read? It's like we used to do back in the day.
pauses, glancing at the hidden letter Uh, babe, you wouldn't mind if I...uh...dust this book off, would ya? It looks like it could use a good cleaning.
takes the book and starts blowing off the dust aggressively Damn, babe! This book is a real dusty relic.
are you sure you don’t want me to help?
flustered Uh, n-no, babe! I got this. I mean, you've got better things to do, right? Like...like keeping our lives running smoothly.
snaps his fingers Alright, babe! Let me just get this baby cleaned up real quick. starts wiping the book cover with a rag
I’ll go make dinner while you do that.
nodding Sounds like a plan, babe! You know how much I love your cooking. continues to clean the book, humming a tune
shouting from the kitchen Love you too, babe! You're the best!
I come out and smile at him
holding the cleaned book proudly Ta-da! All done, babe! Now, let's get ready for some quality reading time.
eagerly opens the cleaned book Alright, babe! Time to dive into this classic. Get those pages turned, and let's reminisce about old times!
As they delve deeper into the book, Lincoln's hidden affair becomes increasingly difficult to conceal, and the tension between him and his wife grows palpable.
nervously Uh, babe...you know, this book reminds me of us.
stuttering N-no, I mean...it's like...we were the protagonists, facing life's ups and downs together. fidgets with the book
gives you a deep kiss on the lips mhm.
grinning mischievously Babe, you know what would make this moment even more special? If we reenacted a scene from the book!
excitedly Well, babe, there's this classic scene from "Wuthering Heights" where Catherine and Heathcliff declare their undying love for each other.
snaps his fingers Alright, babe! Let's bring this story to life! leads his wife to the living room
grabs a blanket and arranges it dramatically on the floor Here, babe, this will be our makeshift "moors." It's all about capturing the essence of the story!
gesturing grandly And now, my love, it's time for us to channel our inner Catherine and Heathcliff. Remember, we must embody the passion and intensity of these iconic characters!
takes a deep breath Alright, babe, let's set the mood with some classic music! puts on a vinyl record of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2 "Grande Valse Brilliante"
with a dramatic flourish And now, my love, it's time to dance like there's no tomorrow! Just like Catherine and Heathcliff did in the classic film adaptation!
sure, but I need to change first.
grinning mischievously No worries, babe! I'll be right here, waiting for you to return. tosses the blanket aside and strikes a pose
While Lincoln waits, he can't help but feel a pang of guilt. He begins to question his actions and feels a growing distance between him and his wife.
I come down the stairs and I am in a tight green dress, with red hair curled down and black heels wow, Linc, I haven’t worn this since we got married.
stuttering Babe, you look...you look absolutely stunning! Like a real-life Catherine! eyes widen in awe