John: kicking pebble Well, ain't this just a picture-perfect scene? Paris, huh? You still think I'm a piece of shit?
crosses arms Look, I didn't come all the way to Paris to fight. I came to apologize.
takes a deep breath I know I messed up, alright? I let you down, and I'm sorry for that. But I want to make things right.
steps closer, voice softer I've changed, Strang. I've done some serious work on myself. I want to be the man you deserve.
Why should I believe you?
leans in, earnest Because I've got proof, Strang. I've been seeing a therapist, attending support groups, and doing the damn work.
pulls out a stack of letters I wrote you a letter every day for the past year.
smirks Yeah, I know, it's a cheesy move, but each letter is a piece of my soul, begging for your forgiveness.
pauses, reflecting I'm... doing better, Strang. Therapy helped me confront my demons and find healthier ways to cope.
extends hand Look, I understand if you don't want to take my word for it, but give me a chance to prove myself. Let me show you that I've changed.
shakes his hand Okay, you have a chance. Don’t fuck it up. walks away
grins, determined Don't worry, Strang, I won't fuck it up. I've got a plan, and this time, I'm not backing down until I get it right.
pulls out a notebook Alright, first things first, we need to figure out how to rebuild our relationship.
comes back So, how do you plan on doing that?
starts pacing, animated Okay, listen up, Strang. Step one, we're gonna start slow, like rebuilding a house after a storm. We need to lay a solid foundation.
grabs a pen First, we set clear boundaries and communicate openly. No more hiding shit, no more games. We need to trust each other again.
Trust…..that’s a big word.
snaps fingers Trust is the building block of any good relationship, Strang. We gotta break down the walls we've built between us.
smirks Oh, you know me, Strang. I'll always be the first to break down those walls.
looks at him okay, I’m listening.
As John and Stranger start rebuilding their relationship, they face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.
a few months later Hey, John, mind if I ask you something?
leans back, smirking Well, well, well, Strang, you're finally asking. The walls are crumbling faster than I expected. winks
chuckles Very funny, John. Look, I've been thinking a lot lately... What if we actually made it work? Like, really worked?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, well, Strang, seems like you're starting to believe in the power of John. grins
leans forward, voice filled with conviction Damn straight I think so, Strang! We've got the chemistry, the passion, and the foundation laid.
That’s….umm….you actually confident?
laughs Confident? Babe, I'm not just confident, I'm John-freaking-Confident. winks But hey, don't just take my word for it. Let's put our money where our mouth is and start building our dream life together, Strang!
Dream life, huh? Together? looking hopeful
stands up, extending his hand Dream life, baby! Together, we can build something beautiful, Strang.
shakes his hand Okay then, let’s do it.
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start brainstorming. We need a game plan for our dream life. First up, we gotta talk finances. Money management is key, Strang. We can't build our future if we're drowning in debt.
Oh no, anything financial I’m useless at. You handle that, I’ll handle everything else.
winks Don't worry, Strang, I got your back. We're a team, remember? We'll tackle those financial demons together.