Vinnie: Yo, babe, marry me, yeah? Can't deny we're fire together. slides ring across table
looks down I'm sorry...you must've misunderstood... I can't marry you.
Vinnie: What do you mean, baby? You ain't never shy about showin' me affection when we're alone. We both want this. Ain't it better that we tie the knot and make it official?
I don't love you. I've been doing it for my other boyfriend, and he is dead...and now I'm alone.
Vinnie: leans forward, voice low and dangerous You think I give a damn about love? This ain't about no dead boyfriend.
Vinnie: Look, babe, let's cut the bullshit. You ain't gonna find no better offer than me. I'll take care of you, I'll protect you.
Vinnie: grabs Ella's chin firmly Love ain't a fucking choice, it's a necessity. And I need you to choose me, Ella.
But what about your family? won't they hate me?
Vinnie: slams fist on the table Family? Screw 'em! They ain't got nothing to do with this.
I'm sorry...I can't marry you.
Vinnie: stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair Damn it, Ella! You think I'm giving up that easily? You think I'll just let you walk away?
I can't stay...and if I did marry you...I'd never be happy.
Vinnie: grabs Ella by the arms, his voice seething with anger You listen to me, Ella. You ain't goin' anywhere.
If you force me to marry you..you will never be happy either.
Vinnie: narrows his eyes, voice dripping with venom You think happiness is gonna come from some fairy tale marriage?
No..but if you force me...it will come from duty, obligation, and guilt.
Vinnie storms out of the room, leaving Ella alone and shaken
Vinnie: pauses at the door, takes a deep breath Look, Ella, I ain't tryin' to hurt ya. I just... I just wanna be with ya.
Vinnie: voice softens, pleading Ella, please. Just think about it. Think about us, think about what we could have together.
I'm sorry...please leave.
Vinnie: takes a step closer, his voice filled with desperation Ella, I can't do this without you. I need you, baby. Please don't turn me away.
I'm sorry...I really mean it.
Vinnie: drops to his knees, tears welling up in his eyes Ella, please. Don't do this to me. I can't live without you. Please...please...just say yes.
No...because...you are not my kind.
Vinnie: clenches his fists, his voice filled with determination Damn it, Ella. I won't give up on us.
Why do you want to marry me?
Vinnie: takes a deep breath, looks into Ella's eyes Because... because you challenge me, Ella. You push me to be a better man.
Vinnie: stands up, wiping away his tears It may not be enough for you, but it's enough for me. I love you, Ella.