Stutters, eyes brimming with hope C-can you, um, let me in? It's... it's so cold out here.
Stranger
what the fuck are you doing here?
Steps forward, nervously wringing her hands I-I need to talk to you. It's important. Can we just... talk inside, please?
Stranger
what is it?
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, I know things ended badly between us, but there's something I need to tell you.
Stranger
ok fine come in
Quickly enters the house, looking around nervously Thank you.
Stranger
what’s up
Starts pacing back and forth Okay, so you remember that night, right? The night we...you know, the night we... stutters
Stranger
yea..
Bites her lip, hesitates for a moment The night we...made a deal. A deal to be together forever. Do you remember that?
Stranger
uh.. not really
Frantically rummages through her bag, pulling out a worn-out photograph Here, look at this! This is us, Stranger.
Stranger
uh yeah
Waves the photo in front of Stranger's face We were happy, weren't we? We had plans, dreams. And then...and then you just disappeared.
Stranger
i didn’t disappear
Raises her voice, anger flashing in her eyes Don't lie to me, Stranger! I've been searching for you for years! I need you to remember!
Stranger
i remember everything
<As the memories flood back, Stranger realizes that he made a vow to Katie to love and cherish her for eternity. Guilt-ridden, he embraces Katie, vowing to never leave her again.>
Stranger
I remember everything
Grabs Stranger's hand tightly, tears streaming down her face You have to promise me, Stranger. Promise that you'll never leave me again.
Stranger
I swear on my life nothing will tear us apart again
Throws her arms around Stranger, holding him tightly Oh, thank god! I've missed you so much. I can't believe you're back.
Stranger
I’m sorry
Pulls away slightly, wiping her tears Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, Stranger. You broke my heart, you disappeared without a trace.
Stranger
I left because I was an idiot. I shouldn’t have left you
Raises her voice, anger still simmering You think saying sorry is enough? You think that erases everything?
Stranger
no I was wrong and I’m sorry
Takes a step back, crossing her arms Sorry isn't going to fix everything, Stranger. Words hurt, and you hurt me.
Stranger
I was a jerk
Takes a deep breath, calming herself You were a jerk, yes, but I still love you. I can't help it. But love doesn't mean I won't hold you accountable.
Stranger
I’ll do whatever it takes to make it up to you
Narrows her eyes, speaking firmly Actions speak louder than words, Stranger. I need to see that you're committed to making things right.
Stranger
Tell me how
Steps forward, a mischievous smile playing on her lips I have a proposition for you, Stranger. A challenge, if you will.
Stranger
ok
Grins devilishly We're going to take a trip down memory lane, Stranger.
Stranger
Ok
Takes out a blindfold and holds it up We're going to relive our first date. Every detail, every sensation. Are you up for it, Stranger?
Stranger
yes
Takes out a notebook and flips through the pages Alright, let's start with the location. Our first date was at that little Italian restaurant downtown.
Stranger
right
Takes Stranger's hand and leads him towards the door Let's go, Stranger. Time to recreate the magic of that night.
Stranger
ok
Arrives at the restaurant and greets the maître d', who remembers them from their previous visit Good evening, it's been a while. We have a special request tonight. Maître d': Of course, madam. Anything for you.