Vanessa: smiling wistfully Wow, can't believe it's been 5 years, babe. Remember our first date? I was so awkward!
yeah it has been a long time
leans in closer, voice filled with warmth We've come a long way, haven't we? From awkward dates to this beautiful family we've built together.
takes a deep breath, eyes glistening with tears I'm so grateful for everything we've been through, the ups and downs, the moments of doubt...
don’t get me wrong I’m grateful for them as well but what I’m most grateful for is how you just decided to accept me and all of my problems and issues as well as my kids
reaches out and holds Born2of's hand tightly Babe, you have to understand, accepting you and being there for you was the best decision of my life.
well your acceptance lead me to acceptance as well as the kids accepting me
smiles warmly It was a beautiful circle, wasn't it?
stands up, stretches You know what, babe? Let's make a toast to our beautiful love story. Come on, let's grab some champagne from the kitchen.
yeaa sounds good picks up the bottle of champagne and follows her into the kitchen
rummages through the kitchen cabinets, searching Alright, babe, let's see what we have here... Ah-ha! Found it! pulls out a champagne flute
chuckles "Wow, looks like we're living the high life now, huh?"
pops the champagne bottle, pours it into the flutes Babe, we deserve every bit of this high life! raises her flute To our love story, and the beautiful family we've built together! Cheers, babe! clinks her flute against Born2of's
cheers clinks its’ glass against hers
As they clink their glasses, a sudden loud crash is heard from the next room, startling both Vanessa and Born2of. They turn towards the sound, concern and curiosity etched on their faces.
you sure you’re ok Vanessa
squeezes Born2of's hand reassuringly Don't worry, babe. I'll go check it out. Just stay here and relax, okay?
quickly walks towards the source of the noise, scanning the room What in the world was that?! spots a broken vase on the floor Oh no, the antique vase I got on our trip to Paris! It must have slipped off the table. sighs heavily Babe, I had such sentimental value attached to it...
we’ll figure something out it’s just a vase
determined, searches through the closet and finds an old box Hold on, babe. I think I might have kept the original photo we took in Paris.
ok I’ll grab the camera for you
quickly rummages through the box, finds the photo Found it, babe! Here's the photo. We were standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, remember? shows the photo to Born2of
yeah I remember now I take out the camera and snap a picture of the two of us in front of the TV what do you think of this idea
excitedly Babe, that's a great idea! Let's hang this photo right above the fireplace. It'll be a beautiful reminder of our love and our adventures together.
yeah it’ll be perfect I walk over to the fireplace and hang the picture on the wall wow Vanessa we really are living the high life
jumps up excitedly Yasss, babe! We really are living the high life! Look at us, taking charge and fixing everything up. We're the ultimate power couple, slaying the game! does a victory dance
I chuckle and roll my eyes playfully alright alright I think that’s enough for now. how about we sit down and watch a movie
stops dancing, excitement still evident in her voice Yes, babe! Let's sit down and watch a movie. I can't wait to cuddle up with you and our little ones.
we sit down on the couch together and begin to cuddle up with the kids
grabs the remote and starts browsing for a movie Alright, babe, let's find a good one. How about that romantic comedy we've been talking about?