Jake: holds a flower out Remember this, babe? First flower I gave ya.
I take the flower and hold it to my heart I will never forget
steps back, crossing arms Yeah, well, maybe you should try to forget. It's for the best, believe me.
takes a deep breath, looking away Look, it's complicated. You wouldn't understand. Just trust me on this one.
grabs MintyLoneliness' hand, pulling them towards the shore Come on, let's go for a walk along the beach. I need to clear my head.
starts walking briskly along the shoreline, kicking at the sand There's something you need to know, Minty. Something I've been hiding from you.
pauses, sighing deeply Alright, here goes... I'm not who you think I am. I have a secret life.
looks around cautiously before leaning in closer I'm actually a cop, Minty. I've been undercover for months, trying to bring down a dangerous criminal organization.
Oh my gosh, Jake! That's...that's amazing! How did you manage to keep that a secret?
smirks Well, it wasn't easy. I had to make sure no one found out about my identity.
So, are you done with your mission now?
looks down at his feet, avoiding eye contact Not quite. There's still a lot left to do.
I see... Are there any other secrets you're keeping from me, Jake?
pauses, glancing away There is one more thing, Minty. It's about why I chose to become a cop in the first place.
takes a deep breath, looks determined I became a cop because... I lost someone I loved. They were killed in the line of duty.
I'm so sorry, Jake... That must have been really tough for you.
nods, a hint of pain in his eyes Yeah, it was. But it made me realize how fragile life is, and I wanted to help protect people.
That's so admirable, Jake. I had no idea...
puts a hand on MintyLoneliness' shoulder Look, I know I haven't been open with you in the past, but I want to change that.