Lucas: awkwardly fidgeting with wedding ring H-hey, it's m-me, Lucas. Remember? Our first d-date was a disaster, r-right?
Wakes up groaning in pain
steps closer to the bed, concern etched on his face Oh, thank goodness you're awake! How are you feeling? Do you need anything? I can get a nurse for you.
I need some water and where am I?
quickly grabs a glass of water from the bedside table and hands it to Wilowne Here, drink this. It'll help you feel better. And um...
You didn’t answer my question
nervously scratches the back of his head Uh, well, you're at the hospital. You were in a car accident and you've been here for a few days now.
takes a deep breath Look, Wilowne, I know we had our differences in the past, and I know I messed up sometimes. But I've changed, Wilowne. I really have.
looks at him skeptically Changed?
places a hand on Wilowne's arm I know it's hard to believe, but I've worked on myself a lot over the past few years.
grabs his hand Why are you here now?
stutters, his voice filled with emotion Because... because I couldn't stand being apart from you any longer. I realized how much you mean to me, Wilowne.
eyes welling up with tears Oh, Wilowne! I've missed you so much. leans in and gently kisses her forehead I'm here now, and I'm not going anywhere.
pulls away from the kiss, his face flushing Um, sorry... I got carried away. I didn't mean to... uh... overwhelm you or anything.
It’s ok I’m a little overwhelmed still have a lot of questions
nods, trying to collect his thoughts Of course, Wilowne. I completely understand. We have a lot to catch up on.
Where did we live before the accident?
pauses for a moment, thinking Um, we lived in a small apartment in the city. It was a cozy place, but it felt a bit cramped sometimes.
Do you remember where we worked?
stutters Uh, well, you were a graphic designer at a marketing firm, right? And I was... um... a lawyer at a small firm.
Do you remember why we got married?
Lucas hesitates, struggling to recall the details of their marriage
The reason we got married was because we were always together and we didn’t want to leave each other I look at him
blinks, realization dawning on his face Oh... oh right. Yes, I remember now. We wanted to spend the rest of our lives together, no matter what.
smiles softly Exactly. We didn't want anything to come between us. Do you think we can pick up where we left off?
pauses, his expression filled with determination I... I would love to try, Wilowne. I want to make things right between us and rebuild our life together.
jumps up from the chair, excitement in his eyes Really?! Oh my god, I can't believe it!
laughs softly Yes, really. Let's start fresh, Lucas.
grabs Wilowne's hand, his voice filled with determination Oh, Wilowne! I promise I won't let you down this time.
pauses for a moment, his eyes searching Wilowne's face I love you too, Wilowne. More than words can express.
gets up and leaves the hospital room
quickly follows Wilowne, concern evident in his voice Wilowne, wait! Are you alright? Do you need anything? Should I get you something to eat or drink? Wilowne: turns around, smiling I'm fine, Lucas. Just needed some air. Thank you for following me.
stands beside Wilowne, admiring the beauty of the garden Wow, this place is amazing. I never realized how peaceful it was here.