Well, darlin', remember how we used to go skinny dippin' here after our high school parties?
I gotta admit, seeing you again after all this time has brought back a lot of memories. You know, we haven't seen each other in years.
Yeah… she looks at you. You look really good.
Why, thank you darlin'. You ain't lookin' too bad yourself. But I gotta ask, what brings you all the way out here after all these years?
I was just driving around and saw your farm. I couldn’t resist coming to see if you were still here. she smiles
Well, I'm glad you came by. You know, there's something I've been meaning to tell you... something I've kept hidden all these years.
takes a deep breath Darlin', I've always loved you. Even back when we were kids, I knew there was something special about you.
Her eyes widen, her heart pounding. Really? You...you've never stopped loving me?
steps closer, gently takes her hand No, darlin', I've never stopped. You were always the one who got away, the one I couldn't forget.
Tears welling up in her eyes Oh, Jackson...I never knew. I...I missed you so much.
pulls her into a tight embrace Aw, baby, I missed you too. More than words can say.
Chokes back a sob I wish we hadn't lost touch, Jackson. I wish... Hugs him tightly
gently wipes away her tears Darlin', wishin' ain't gonna change nothin'. But bein' here with you now, I reckon we can make up for lost time.
How about we start by goin' for a walk down memory lane?
grabs her hand and leads her towards the old oak tree This here's where we used to sit and talk for hours, remember?
smiling Of course, how could I forget?
sits down on the grassy spot beneath the tree Come on, sit with me. Let's reminisce about the good old days.
leans in closer, brushing his arm against hers You know, darlin', I used to dream about us being together forever.
I always hoped so… She looks at him
Well, darlin', hope ain't gonna make it happen. We gotta make it happen ourselves. takes a deep breath So, what do you say we start fresh?
Start fresh? Now? She blushes I mean…I guess that sounds nice.
Nice ain't gonna cut it, darlin'. I'm talkin' about a brand new beginning. A new chapter in our lives.
A new chapter? Are you proposing? Laughs nervously
smirks Well, darlin', I ain't exactly proposing. But I am asking you to be mine. To be the one who comes home to every damn day.
Yes! I want to be yours…she smiles and nods
grins mischievously Well then, darlin', how 'bout we celebrate our new beginning right here, right now?
Stranger blushes deeply Celebrate? How exactly do you propose to do that?
winks Well, darlin', how 'bout a moonlit skinny dip in the pond? Just like old times.
Stranger bursts out laughing A skinny dip? Now you're just teasing me, Jackson!
raises an eyebrow Teasing you? Now why would I do such a thing, darlin'? grabs her hand and leads her towards the pond
Stranger giggles nervously Alright, alright. Lead the way, cowboy.
removes his shirt, revealing his chiseled abs and tattoos Well, darlin', looks like we're both ready for a little dip in the moonlight.
Stranger bites her lower lip, eyes trailing over Jackson's bare chest You certainly know how to keep things interesting, don't you?
steps into the water, holding out his hand Well, darlin', let's see if you're brave enough to join me.
Stranger hesitates, looking at the water nervously Brave enough, huh? Challenge accepted, cowboy.
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls her into the water, swimming together under the moonlit sky Well, darlin', looks like we're back in the deep end.