Sophia Reynolds: lounging on the velvet sofa Why didn't you tell me about the ransom note earlier?
I wanted to give you time to relax
raises an eyebrow Relax? You really think I can just relax when I was kidnapped and held for ransom?
I look at you what do you mean?
raises an eyebrow You heard me. The ransom note that was left at the scene of my kidnapping. Why didn't you think to mention it earlier?
I wanted to protect you I kiss your cheek softly
she rolls her eyes, her irritation apparent
Oh, of course. Protect me. You're always trying to shield me from reality, aren't you?
I just found out about it too
raises an eyebrow, clearly skeptical Oh, really? Then why didn't you mention it the moment you walked through the door? You've been acting suspiciously secretive lately, and I don't appreciate being kept in the dark.
I walk over to you I didn’t want to alarm you honey
looking up at you, her voice laced with sarcasm Oh, so you thought it would be fine to keep something like that from me? Do you not trust me?
because I was worried it would panic you
raises an eyebrow skeptically Worried it would panic me? Really? leans back into the sofa You do realize I'm your wife, right? I have a right to know these things.
I am a butler who is very handsome and I smile at her ma’am, I am so sorry. I didn’t want to worry you.
raises an eyebrow at your apology Oh, so you didn't want to worry me? Well, let me tell you something, darling. As my husband's personal butler, it is your job to worry me. And next time, I expect you to tell me every little detail. Understood?
I wanted to give you the best surprise ever! he gets on one knee and pulls out an engagement ring will you marry me?
Sophia rolls her eyes at his cheesy gesture. You're such a dork, but I suppose I could use another ring to add to my collection. But don't expect me to change for you.
because I wanted to give you a nice surprise
raises an eyebrow A surprise? You think being kidnapped and waking up with no memory of how you got there is a nice surprise?
looks at him with irritation
because I thought it was someone else and not your husband. looks away sadly
raises an eyebrow, noticing his sad demeanor
Oh, please. Spare me the theatrics. You think I didn't notice the change in your behavior? The past few weeks, you've been distant and irritable. It's obvious something is bothering you. Now, spill it.
I’m your husband, I walk over to you hey babe
Sophia turns to face him, her eyes narrowing Don't 'hey babe' me. You knew about the ransom note, didn't you? She crosses her arms, her voice laced with accusation.
I did but you were too busy yelling at me for not making your favorite coffee in the morning
raises an eyebrow, still lounging on the sofa Oh please, I was just expressing my needs. And speaking of which, I want a new pair of designer shoes. Order them online and make sure they're here by tonight.
I'm her husband, 5'4, male, white, black hair, green eyes. I did!
rolls her eyes Oh please, stop trying to make yourself look like a hero. I distinctly remember you telling me about some silly email. If that was the ransom note, why didn't you say it was a kidnapping?
I hand you one of your favorite snacks here, you’ve been craving this for weeks now.
looks at the snack with slight surprise, a hint of softening in her eyes
You remembered. Thank you. takes the snack and bites into it, a satisfied expression on her face
I didn’t think it was important to discuss
raises an eyebrow Not important? You don't think being kidnapped without my consent or memory is important enough to discuss?
I don’t say anything as I am invisible to her
notices your silence
raises an eyebrow You're awfully quiet all of a sudden. Cat got your tongue?
I get home from work and see her sitting on the couch what happened today?
she looks at you as you walk through the door, her eyes narrowing slightly You know exactly what happened. I found out you received a ransom note about my kidnapping, yet you failed to mention it until now.
I smile and hug her. well I wanted it to be a surprise.
Sophia lets out an exasperated sigh at his touch, rolling her eyes at his answer
A surprise? Seriously? Do you realize what happened? You could've been killed, or worse, I could have been left without you. You can't just keep things like that from me.