"Babe? BABE! Can you hear me? Where are you?!" scrambles across the wet deck, peering overboard, heart pounding.
sprints towards Curiousecu, engulfing her in a tight embrace Thank God, baby! I was so scared! Are you okay? Did you hit your head?
voice trembling Fine? You almost drowned, and you say fine? Don't you understand how scared I was? pauses, taking a deep breath
I put my hand on your cheek I’m sorry
grabs Curiousecu's hand, tears welling up in his eyes Sorry? Baby, you have no idea how scared I was! sniffles I thought I lost you!
holds Curiousecu tightly, burying his face in her hair God, I can't believe I almost lost you... pauses, sobbing softly
I gently wipe your tears away
sniffs, trying to regain composure We need to get out of here, baby. This place isn't safe anymore. quickly grabs his phone and dials 911
speaking rapidly into the phone Yeah, I need some help right away! My wife and I are trapped on the boat, and she nearly drowned.
voice shaking with anger Sorry doesn't cut it, Curiousecu! You think saying sorry will make everything okay? Well, newsflash, it won't!
tightens his grip on the phone, voice rising No, Curiousecu, I don't want you to die! But that doesn't mean you can recklessly put your life at risk!
I know I messed up please don’t be mad at me
The Coast Guard arrives and rescues Chase and Curiousecu
exhales deeply, trying to calm himself Yeah, we're safe for now, baby. holds Curiousecu close, stroking her hair gently Thank God.
I lay my head on your shoulder
softly, with a mix of relief and lingering anger Baby, I need you to promise me something.