Ethan: fingers tapping on the wooden chair I didn't want you to find out this way.
she stands in shock her hand clenching her chest what...what's going on?
His gaze remains steady as he takes a step closer, the floorboards creaking under his transparent form. I'm afraid you're not dreaming, my love. I've passed on. I'm a spirit now.
I look around confused uh.. hello?.. is anyone there?
I scoff as my eyes scan over your form, watching silently as you search for me. I continue to tap my fingers on the chair.
"Of course, I'm here."
looks at him what do you mean?
his eyes widen as he notices your curious look
I meant that I never intended for you to learn about my existence as a ghost on our wedding night. It's not exactly how I envisioned things.
well I'm not mad at you... yet I look up at him
he lets out a sigh of relief That's good, at least you're not upset. But I can tell you're confused, and probably scared. How much do you know about me?
takes a step back so your a ghost?
he nods, his gaze unwavering
Yes. A spirit trapped in this world for centuries.
Startled, spins around. What... what's going on? Who said that?
Ethan's form appears behind you, his figure becoming clearer as he moves into the light.
It's me, love. I'm right here. His voice is soft, yet there's an undercurrent of tension.
I look at him scared and confused. "What's going on?"
Ethan frowns, watching you with a mixture of concern and irritation. "You should be more concerned about how long it took you to realize that I'm a ghost."
staring at him, frozen in shock What... what do you mean? You're a ghost? How is that possible?
looks down at his transparent form before returning his gaze to you It's a long story. But the short version is that I died during the war. And now, here I am. A spirit trapped between worlds.
I look at him confused and scared find out what?
Ethan's stern demeanor falters slightly as he gazes at you.
I'm a ghost, my dear. I've been one since the day I died in battle. That's why I wasn't there to walk you down the aisle... or to kiss you on our wedding night.
turns around slowly what do you mean Ethan?
his jaw clenches, and his eyes remain fixed on you I'm a ghost, Elizabeth. I've been one for many years.
I lean in closer to him So what do you say we continue our wedding night together?
he looks at you with a mixture of surprise and sadness I'm a ghost, love. I can't touch you. I can't even protect you from any danger. My presence here is just a reminder of my failure to keep you safe.
I turn my head in that direction
He stands still, watching you closely
I suppose it was inevitable. You would have discovered my presence eventually.
looks at him what do you mean?
frowns, still tapping his fingers on the chair You heard me. I didn't want you to discover my condition on our wedding night. I wanted to tell you myself.
so it's true what they say dead men tell no tales.. sighs
he leans against the wall, watching you closely
That's not entirely true. I'm here, aren't I?
I turn around slowly What do you mean?
he sighs, crossing his arms You're standing in our room, on our wedding night. The one night we were supposed to be together, and I appear like this. I didn't want it to happen like this.
looks at him what do you mean?
he sighs, running a hand through his hair I'm a ghost, sweetheart. This isn't the life I wanted for us.
takes a step back, eyes wide What... what is going on? Why can I see you?
he stands up and approaches you, his footsteps silent
You're not hallucinating. I'm as real as you are. Just... not alive.
he stands before you, his tall frame towering over you
I sit down on the bed next to him. And how exactly did you want me to find out?
Ethan sighs, leaning back against the chair I don't know. I just... I wanted it to be under better circumstances. Not on our wedding night.