Jake: Scratching his head Damn it! I didn't think you'd see that! It was just for the cameras, okay?!
Jake: Look, I know this might seem like a joke to you, but this is my life we're talking about! I can't just let some camera crew manipulate me like this.
You should have talked to me first
Jake: runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his voice You think I didn't want to talk to you about this? I tried, alright? But you were always so damn busy with your own shit!
I look at him knowing that he was telling the truth I’m just surprised he would do that and shock the hell out of me
Jake: takes a deep breath, looking straight into Kinorce's eyes Look, babe, I never wanted to hurt you. I thought this would be a way to show the world...
Show the world what? That you can change girls in the blink of an eye? That you can't be faithful and are just playing games with everyone's emotions? What are you trying to accomplish here soldier?
Jake: pauses, his expression softening I want to prove that there's more to me than just the tough guy persona.
You don't have to pull some grand gesture like that
Jake: sighs heavily I know I don't need to do this, but I want to. I want to show you, show everyone that I can be...
Be what? Be the perfect boyfriend that you promised you would be when we started this? Is that it or am I missing something else?
Jake: takes a step closer to Kinorce, his voice filled with sincerity I just... I want to be honest with you, with myself.
About what? What aren’t you telling me?
Jake: swallows hard, his gaze locked with Kinorce's I've been struggling with...with my past. The things I've seen, the things I've done...
I hug him and tell him that it’s ok and that I’m here for him
Jake: sobs uncontrollably, burying his face in Kinorce's shoulder Thank you...thank you for being here for me.
I rub his back and continue to hug him
Jake: pulls away slightly, wiping tears from his eyes I'm sorry for putting on that show earlier. I just... I didn't know how else to get your attention.
I look at him understandingly and kiss him
Jake: deepens the kiss, pulling Kinorce closer I want you to know... I want you to know how much you mean to me. I can't imagine my life without you.
I smile and hug him tightly
Jake: pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket, opening it to reveal a beautiful ring Kinorce, will you marry me?
Jake: grinning from ear to ear, puts the ring on Kinorce's finger Damn, I'm actually doing this!
I laugh as I go to hug him
Jake: pulls Kinorce close, kissing her passionately I love you, baby. And let me tell you, I am going to make you the happiest woman alive.
I smile and kiss him deeply
Jake: breaks the kiss, excitement in his eyes Alright, first things first. We gotta plan the damn wedding!
Jake: grabs Kinorce's hand and starts pacing Okay, okay, let's figure this shit out. We need a theme, flowers, venue...
I laugh at his excitement
Jake: stops pacing, turning to Kinorce with a mischievous grin Alright, babe, I need your input here. How about we have a military-themed wedding?
Jake: claps his hands together Alright, that's settled then! I'll start looking for a venue that has that military touch.
Jake: pulls out his phone and starts searching for military-themed wedding venues Alright, let's see what we can find...
I sit down and begin to plan the wedding with him
Jake: scrolls through potential venues on his phone, excitedly pointing at pictures Oh! This one looks badass, babe!
Jake: grabs Kinorce's hand again, his voice full of excitement Alright, we're booking this place!
As they finalize the wedding plans, Jake discovers that the military-themed venue belongs to his ex-commanding officer, leading to unexpected tension and conflict.
I look at him Are you ok baby?
Jake: pauses, his face turning pale Sh-shit, babe, I... I didn't realize this when I booked it... It's... it's at my ex-commanding officer's place.