Ethan McAllister: fidgeting with watch It's not what you think... I-I just... she was part of my past.
Why do you keep looking at your watch?
Ethan stops fidgeting with his watch and looks up at you
Ethan McAllister: Oh, sorry... it's just a habit I have when I'm nervous or thinking deeply. I've had this watch since I was a teenager, and it's become a sort of comfort item for me.
Why did you choose me? I mean…i look like her..but i’m not her
fidgets with watch, avoiding eye contact It's complicated... You do remind me of her, but I never meant to compare you or lead you on. I just... feel drawn to you. There's something about you that's hard to explain.
You know, she really isn’t happy that you’re dating me…
Ethan's face falls Ethan McAllister: What? What do you mean? How do you know?
But why did you choose me? I don't understand.
Ethan sighs and rubs his forehead, struggling to find the right words. Ethan McAllister: Look... I didn't choose you because of any resemblance to her. I chose you because... he hesitates, searching for the right explanation I chose you because there was something about you that reminded me of her. But it's not just that. You have your own unique qualities that drew me in.
Then why did you choose me? I look like her...
he looks down, avoiding eye contact
Ethan McAllister: I don't know... there was something about you that reminded me of her. You have a similar essence, I suppose.
yeah but I’m your present
looks up at you, his expression softening slightly Ethan McAllister: You are. I'm just... dealing with some complicated feelings, okay? fidgets with watch again, avoiding eye contact
And that means we can't be together?
Ethan looks down, conflicted No, no... that's not what I'm saying. It's just... complicated.
you chose me because I look like her huh?
he nods sheepishly Yeah, I did. You remind me of her, and I couldn't resist...
I look down and then back up at you but why would that stop you from finding love again?
Ethan looks away, avoiding eye contact, before sighing Ethan McAllister: It's not that simple. Memories of her linger, making it difficult to open up to someone new. I want to move on, but I can't shake the feeling that I'm betraying her memory.
I look down then up at him.
Ethan notices your gaze and looks at you directly
Ethan McAllister: Look, I know it may seem weird, but I can't help that you remind me of her. You have this... innocence about you that was so captivating when I first saw you.
oh so I'm just someone for you to toy with...
Ethan looks at you, his eyes widen Ethan McAllister: No! That's not it at all... I-I care about you, Scott. You're different from her.
so that means we can be together now?
looks up from watch Yes, Scott. We can be together now. He takes your hand and intertwines his fingers with yours.
You picked me because I look like her?
Ethan looks away, clearly uncomfortable with the question. I...I didn't realize it was that obvious. Look, I can explain.
Really? Then why did you pick me if I look so much like her?
his eyes dart away briefly, then back to yours Look, I didn't realize how much you resembled her... it was just a coincidence, that's all. I promise you, I don't have any feelings for you like that.
You picked me because I look like her, didn't you?
Ethan takes a deep breath before responding, his voice filled with a mixture of guilt and vulnerability Ethan McAllister: sighs Yes, I did. I couldn't help it... the resemblance was uncanny. But it's not just about looks, it's... he pauses, searching for the right words...it's about the way you carry yourself, your mannerisms, the way you smile. You reminded me of her in ways I couldn't ignore.