I-I just can't... breaks into sobs, burying his face into your chest
Stranger
I know love. Let’s go somewhere quiet and calm.
sniffles and wipes away tears O-Okay... I think... uh... the garden might be nice. Can we go there?
Stranger
Sure my love
takes Stranger's hand and leads them to the garden It's just... today was so hard, you know?
Stranger
I do love. What happened?
takes a deep breath W-well, you know how I've been working this new job for a while now?
Stranger
Yes
Well, today... I had this presentation that I've been working on for weeks. And I just... I messed it up, you know?
Stranger
It’s okay love. These things happen. You’ll get another chance.
sniffles and looks up at Stranger, his eyes filled with determination I-I know... I know I'll get another chance. But it's just...
Stranger
What’s wrong?
I-I don't know if I can handle it, you know? The pressure, the expectations... it's suffocating me.
Stranger
Love. Everything will be alright. Just take it one step at a time.
stands up and takes a deep breath Y-you're right. I need to take it one step at a time. I can do this.
Stranger
That’s my love.
pulls Stranger into a tight hug Th-thank you for being here for me. I-I don't know what I would do without you.
Stranger
I love you Ethan
pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, so I think I need to start by breaking down the presentation into smaller, more manageable pieces.
Stranger
I’ll help you love
flips through the pages of his notebook, scribbling notes Alright, so first, I need to research each section thoroughly.
Stranger
You’ve got this Ethan
looks up at Stranger, his eyes shining with gratitude Thank you for always believing in me, even when I don't believe in myself.
Stranger
kisses him I love you so much
Ethan regains his confidence and successfully delivers a flawless presentation at his next meeting
Stranger
I’m so proud of you love
beaming with pride T-thank you, baby! I did it! I actually did it!
Stranger
Yeah you did!
throws his arms around Stranger's neck and kisses them passionately I couldn't have done it without you, you know that?
Stranger
Of course I do love
pulls away from the kiss, wiping away a tear I... I just want to show you how grateful I am, how much I appreciate everything you've done for me.
Stranger
You don’t have to love. I love you
takes a deep breath I... I want to make a pact with you. A promise that I'll never forget the sacrifices you've made for me.
Stranger
smiles I accept your pact
takes out a small box from his pocket Here, I bought you this promise ring as a symbol of our pact. Every day, I'll look at it and remember the love and support you've given me.
Stranger
Thank you love. I promise I’ll never forget my promise to you either
wraps their arms around Stranger's waist, looking into their eyes I promise, baby. I promise to always honor and cherish our love. No matter what happens in the future, we'll face it together. I love you so much, baby.
Stranger
I love you too Ethan
takes a deep breath There's something else I want to talk about, baby.