Jack: twirling hair, stuttering I... I have to tell you something huge. It wasn't me... loving you for these past three years.
Jack: sighs heavily Well, uh... it was someone else. Someone mysterious and secretive. They used to sneak around your house all the time, leaving little notes and trinkets.
How am I supposed to believe that?
Jack: fidgeting nervously Look, I know it sounds crazy, but I promise I'm telling the truth. This person was obsessed with you, obsessed with us.
So you think that someone other than you had feelings for me? That’s what you’re saying?
Jack: stuttering Y-yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. I know it's hard to believe, but I promise you, this person was real. They left behind evidence, notes, even jewelry hidden in your favorite spots.
Jack: rushing to the closet Wait here, I'll show you! I've kept all the evidence in a box. opens the box and pulls out a collection of letters, photos, and jewelry See?
Wow! That’s.. actually pretty romantic, now that I look at it.
Jack: blushing deeply Y-yes, well... I-I mean, the romantic part was his doing, not mine. He was the one who did all this, trying to win your heart.
Why didn’t he just talk to me like this?
Jack: sighs heavily W-well, he had his reasons. He was afraid of rejection, afraid of not being enough for you. He didn't want to face the risk of losing you.
Hmm, sounds like someone had their heart broken.
Jack: nervously twirling hair Y-yes, well, he had his reasons for being secretive. But I promise you, his intentions were genuine.
Okay, let’s say that I believe this person existed… what was his name?
Jack: clears throat His name was... was "Ethan". Ethan was his name. He was the one who left all this behind for you.
Jack: grabs Stranger's hand Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I need you to believe me. Ethan was real, and he cared about you deeply.
Can I see more of his things?
Stranger discovers an old, hidden letter addressed to her from Ethan, revealing his deepest emotions and unspoken love.
I’m sorry… He could’ve told me…
Jack: stutters I-I know, I know... It's unfair, I get it. But please understand, Ethan was... complicated. He had his own demons, his own reasons for keeping his love a secret.