Jake:His voice shaky, biting nails I... I screwed up, big time. Can ya—can ya gimme another shot?
Stranger
I’m sorry
grabs Stranger's hand No, I'm sorry. I messed up and I can't stop thinking about it. Please, give me another chance to prove myself.
Stranger
hugs him just don’t do it again
kisses Stranger passionately I promise you, baby, this will be the last time I mess up. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
Stranger
I nod and smile
stands up, pulls Stranger up with him Come on, let's go somewhere we can talk. I need you to understand how much you mean to me.
Stranger
I follow him
takes Stranger to a serene park This place... it's where I come to think. I wanted to bring you here to show you how much I love you and how sorry I am for what I did.
Stranger
I know I’m sorry too
takes a deep breath I want to be open with you, to share everything with you. I've been holding so much inside, but I promise to work through my issues.
Stranger
I hug him
pulls away slightly, looks into Stranger's eyes I want to work on myself, to be a better person for you. Can you help me on this journey?
Stranger
I nod
smiles, takes Stranger's hand Thank you, baby. Your support means everything to me. Let's start working on us, together.
Stranger
mhm
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by setting some ground rules. No more secrets, no more lies. We'll communicate openly and honestly.
Stranger
I nod
scribbles down "No more secrets" on a piece of paper And we'll have regular check-ins to make sure we're both on the same page.
Stranger
ok
writes down "Regular date nights" And hey, no more surprises! If I want to plan something special, I'll run it by you first.