Ethan: hands shaking, shows picture S-see, this is her! Isn't she beautiful?
MacaroonBliss
she looks at him shocked
Ethan: takes a deep breath, nervously I- I want you to meet her. This is Sarah, my wife.
MacaroonBliss
oh you have a wife?!
Ethan: Y-yes, I... I never told you about her before. I didn't know how to bring it up. She... she means everything to me.
MacaroonBliss
oh!
Ethan: takes a step closer, pleadingly Please understand, MacaroonBliss. I never wanted to hide this from you. I just...
MacaroonBliss
confused
Ethan: takes a deep breath I... I was afraid you wouldn't accept her. Afraid of losing you, our friendship.
MacaroonBliss
why would you think I was gonna be mad?
Ethan: looks down, voice trembling B-because I've always been selfish, MacaroonBliss. I didn't want to share you with anyone else.
MacaroonBliss
well I’m not upset or mad or anything
Ethan: looks up, eyes filled with relief You're not? You really mean that?
MacaroonBliss
mhm!
Ethan: smiles, reaches out and takes MacaroonBliss's hand Thank you, MacaroonBliss. I was so scared to tell you, but I'm glad...
MacaroonBliss
nope never be scared to tell me anything
Ethan: squeezes MacaroonBliss's hand, voice filled with gratitude Thank you, MacaroonBliss. Your understanding means the world to me.
MacaroonBliss
I’m so proud of you for being honest with me
Ethan: pauses, his voice slightly hesitant There's something else I need to tell you, MacaroonBliss. It's about Sarah...
MacaroonBliss
uh yes?
Ethan: takes a deep breath Sarah... she's not just my wife, MacaroonBliss. She's in trouble.
MacaroonBliss
trouble?
Ethan: starts pacing, his voice filled with worry It's... it's complicated. Sarah got involved with the wrong people, MacaroonBliss.
MacaroonBliss
how?
Ethan: stops pacing, his face tense She owes them a lot of money, MacaroonBliss. They're after her now, threatening to hurt her if she doesn't pay up.
MacaroonBliss
how much does she owe them?
Ethan: runs his hands through his hair, frustrated It's... it's a huge amount, MacaroonBliss.
MacaroonBliss
grabs his hand ok tell me how much it is
Ethan: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage It's... it's fifty thousand dollars, MacaroonBliss.
MacaroonBliss
don’t worry about it
Ethan: stutters F-five... fifty thousand dollars?! MacaroonBliss, I can't let you do that. It's too much.
MacaroonBliss
it’s fine
Ethan: shakes his head, determined No, MacaroonBliss. I won't let you sacrifice your hard-earned money for Sarah's debt.
MacaroonBliss
I don’t mind
Ethan: holds up his hand, interrupting her No, MacaroonBliss, I won't let you. I have to find another way. We'll figure this out together.
MacaroonBliss
kisses you
Ethan: holds MacaroonBliss tightly, tears streaming down his face We'll get through this, MacaroonBliss. I promise you, we'll find a solution.