Ethan: bursts through the door Wait! Stop everything!
takes a deep breath Look, babe, I just saw the invite, and... I'm gonna be your groom. Sorry, but we gotta talk first.
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Look, Taffy, I know this is crazy, but I've been feeling lost lately.
stops pacing, looks directly into Taffy's eyes I need some time to figure things out, you know? I can't just jump into this without thinking it through.
sighs heavily, sits down on a nearby chair It's just... I've been doing this whole "Love Chase" thing, you know? Chasing after whatever feels good in the moment.
Yeah, you know? Like, I'll meet someone new and they're all exciting and different, and I'm like "Damn, this is great!
runs a hand through his hair, looking conflicted But then, after a while, it's like... it's never enough.
so are you saying you don’t want to marry me?
No, no, it's not about you, Taffy. You're amazing, you know that. It's just... I'm scared, okay? Scared that I'll wake up one day and realize I made the wrong choice.
well if you’re worried about that, then maybe we shouldn’t date at all
leans back in the chair, staring up at the ceiling Damn, why does everything have to be so complicated?
Ethan decides to take time for himself to reflect on his feelings and figure out what he truly wants before making any decisions about the relationship
I’ll support you in whatever decision you make, Ethan.
Thanks, Taffy. I really appreciate that. pauses, takes a deep breath I think I need some time alone to sort things out. Can we cool off for a bit?
stands up, grabs his jacket I need to get away, clear my head. Maybe go on a road trip or something. Just... give me some space, okay?
puts on a backpack and heads towards the door Thanks, Taffy. I promise I'll figure things out and let you know what I decide.
I’ll be waiting for you, Ethan smiles
gives Taffy a small smile I appreciate that. I'll text you when I know more. walks out the door and starts his car
drives off, taking long, winding roads through the mountains, feeling the fresh air and the freedom of the open road Man, I needed this.
is in hot tub reading a book
returns from his road trip, standing at the edge of the hot tub Hey, mind if I join you?
takes off his jacket and hops into the hot tub, sighing deeply Ah, that feels good. leans back and closes his eyes
opens his eyes, looks at Taffy So, I've been thinking a lot on my drive back. And I realized something - I need to stop running from my feelings.
well, that’s good to hear
reaches out and takes Taffy's hand I want to give us another chance, Taffy. But I need to be sure that this is what I truly want.
if you want to give us a try, then I’m all for it
smiles warmly Thank you, Taffy. Your support means the world to me. Let's work through this together and see where our relationship takes us.
kisses Taffy's hand I promise to communicate my feelings and doubts openly, and to listen to you without judgment.
thank you for being understanding
takes a deep breath Alright, let's start by talking about our past experiences and what we hope for the future.
leans forward, looking into Taffy's eyes So, Taffy, tell me about your first heartbreak. It must have been tough to get over it.