Hey, you're back early... avoids eye contact
returns the kiss, but pulls away quickly Are you hungry? I made dinner.
No baby, it’s ok.. I’ll be fine
smirks You look stressed. You sure you don't want to talk about it?
Nah, 1thing I don’t like talking about. You know this hugs you close to me
smirks Well, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me. Let's eat.
lights candles and turns on soft music Sit down. I'll serve you.
smiles You're too good to me, Chase.
places a small, wrapped box on the table Open it after you eat.
What is it, Chase? You didn't have to get me anything.
watches anxiously as you open the box
gasps Oh, Chase... It's beautiful.
smiles, but there's sadness in his eyes I saw it and it reminded me of you.
tears up This is... This is so much, Chase. You shouldn't have spent so much on me.
reaches across the table and takes your hand You deserve everything, and more. Don't worry about the cost.
leans into your touch You're too sweet, Chase. Thank you.
pulls away from your touch There's something else I need to tell you...
eyes widen What is it, Chase? You're scaring me.
takes a deep breath I... I haven't been completely honest with you. There's something I need to tell you.
I'm not exactly who you think I am. I have a dark past, one that I've kept hidden from you.
eyes go wide What the fuck, Chase? Why didn't you tell me before?
I didn't want to burden you with my problems. I wanted to give us a chance to build something real, without any secrets between us.
takes a deep breath I was once involved in some dangerous activities. I was part of a criminal organization, involved in illegal things like drug trafficking and weapons smuggling. ThistleMood looks at Chase in shock, processing his confession. She feels a mixture of fear, confusion, and anger, questioning why he kept this from her for so long.
No, it's not over. But I promise you, ThistleMood, I am doing everything in my power to leave that life behind and start fresh with you.