Jake: nervously shuffling Married... killer. Had to. Protect sis.
Fleming
I look at him so…when did this happen?
sighs Right after the wedding. Began working for him afterwards. Thought I could keep it hidden from you.
Fleming
I look at him like he’s crazy what do you mean Jake?
sighs I married a killer to protect my sister. The guy is dangerous as hell, but he's the only one who can keep my sister safe. We got hitched in secret, and I was supposed to go on my honeymoon with her instead. But I couldn't leave my sister in danger.
Fleming
wait what? I ask my voice shaking
sighs heavily Yeah, man. Life's crazy sometimes. One minute I'm getting married to this chick, the next I'm married to a murderer to protect my sister.
Fleming
my face turns pale and I stumble back against a wall J-jake…what?
he looks down, avoiding eye contact
I know it's a lot. But I didn't have a choice. I had to protect my sister.
Fleming
I look at him confused wait what
Jake sighs and glances around the abandoned amusement park.
I know it sounds crazy, but hear me out. I had to marry him to protect my sister. He threatened her if I didn't.
Fleming
I don’t understand…what did you do? Who did you marry?!
looks down at his feet A cold-blooded killer. Someone who's done terrible things. But they protected my sister when she needed it most. I didn't have a choice.
Fleming
wait what? I asked trying to keep my voice down
Jake looks around nervously before continuing Yeah, you heard me right. He's a killer. But I had no choice. My sister's life was in danger. He saved her.
Fleming
I look up at him married a killer? why the hell would you do that
sighs I had no choice. My sister's life was in danger, and this man had information that could save her. It was either marry him or let something terrible happen to her.
Fleming
I look at him shocked so you married the murderer?
Jake nods, still nervous Yep, I know it sounds crazy, but I had no other choice. My sister’s life was in danger, and he offered to help.
Fleming
i raise my eyebrow why did you marry a killer?
hesitates, looking away It was either that or... I couldn't risk my sister getting hurt. This guy, he's dangerous, but he's got connections. He protected me and my sister, kept us safe. I owe him that much.
Fleming
I look up at him my face pale h- huh?
sighs I know it's crazy. It's not what you think. I didn't want to get married, but he threatened my sister. I had to say yes. That's why I wasn't on my honeymoon.
Fleming
Jake what the hell? why didn't you say something before marrying him?
sighs I couldn't risk it. You wouldn't have approved. And besides, I had no choice. I had to protect my sister.