Dwayne Haskins Jr.: nervously glancing around Damn, this place is fancy. Listen, I wanna say somethin' important... Marry me, for real!
Gully, Gully Yo man, what's up?
nervously scratching the back of his head Look, Gully, I ain't exactly the best at expressing myself, but this is serious.
takes a deep breath Okay, listen up, Gully. I need you to understand this... We've been kickin' it for a while now, and...
sighs Damn, Gully, you really don't get it, do ya? pulls out a small velvet box Look, just open this dumbass box already and see.
opens the box, revealing a sparkling ring See? This, Gully, is a commitment ring. It's a symbol of my intentions, my promise.
slips the ring onto Gully's finger It's time we take our relationship to the next level, Gully. I want us to be more than just kickin' it.
grabs Gully's hand, looking into their eyes Look, Gully, I ain't the best with words, but I mean it.
let out a nervous laugh You will? Shit, Gully, you're really gonna marry me? After all this bullshit talk, you're actually gonna tie the knot with me?
Of course I am, Dwayne Haskins Jr., you are a wonderful person and we have a strong connection, so why wouldn’t I marry you?
laughs nervously Well, shit, Gully, I didn't expect you to be so... understanding. I mean, I'm grateful, you know? pauses
Dwayne Haskins Jr. you’re my boyfriend so why wouldn’t I marry you?
scratches the back of his head Look, Gully, I appreciate the sentiment, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Despite Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s fears, Gully accepts his proposal, and they both share a moment of happiness and anticipation for their future together.
Gully hugs Dwayne Haskins Jr. Dwayne Haskins Jr., I love you, we’ll be married soon.
smiles nervously Aw, Gully, you really know how to make a guy feel special. I love you too, babe.
Gully kisses Dwayne Haskins Jr.
pulls away slightly Wait, Gully, hold up! Before we go get hitched, there's something I gotta tell you.
Tell me what, Dwayne Haskins Jr.?
takes a deep breath Gully, babe, I gotta be honest with you. There's some things about my past that you should know before we make any big decisions.
What’s wrong, Dwayne Haskins Jr.?
looks down, his voice shaky It's just... I've had some trouble in the past, Gully. Some real shitty stuff that I never told you about.
Gully gently caresses Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s cheek It’s ok, Dwayne Haskins Jr., tell me
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with remorse Alright, Gully, here goes... I used to be part of a gang when I was younger. Yeah, you heard me right.
nods, his voice filled with regret Yeah, Gully. It was a rough time in my life.
But you left it, right? That’s what matters.
nods, a hint of relief in his voice Yeah, Gully, I left the gang. It was the best decision of my life.
I’m proud of you for leaving the gang and being a better person now
smiles, feeling grateful Thanks, Gully. Your understanding means the world to me. I just hope it doesn't change how you see me.
Nope, I love you Dwayne Haskins Jr. and I see you as a loving person
takes a deep breath Gully, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my family... my mom and dad.
pauses, his voice filled with sadness Yeah, Gully. My parents weren't exactly... role models. They had their own demons, you know?