Jake: looks at User, nervous Yo, babe, gotta tell ya somethin' big.
musebillowy
what’s up baby
takes a deep breath I... I've been keepin' somethin' from you, somethin' important. pauses, waiting for MuseBillowy's reaction
musebillowy
oh?
nods, his voice filled with remorse Yeah, babe. It's about my past, somethin' I ain't never told ya before. takes a seat beside MuseBillowy
musebillowy
what’s up?
puts his hand on MuseBillowy's shoulder Look, babe, I grew up in a real rough neighborhood. Street life, gangs, violence... it was a daily struggle.
musebillowy
so what about it
gently squeezes MuseBillowy's shoulder It's not just about the street life, babe. It's about the things I had to do to survive. Things I ain't proud of...
musebillowy
like?
takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with sorrow Like... like I had to fight, hurt people, steal... things I thought I'd never have to do in my life.
musebillowy
I hug him
squeezes MuseBillowy tightly, tears welling up in his eyes Babe, I never wanted you to know about this, but I can't hide it no more.
musebillowy
I’m here for you.
wipes away his tears, his voice filled with determination Thank you, babe. I appreciate you bein' here for me.
musebillowy
of course.
stands up, taking a deep breath Look, babe, I want to make things right. I want to show you that I'm not the same person I used to be.
musebillowy
I nod and smile
grabs MuseBillowy's hand Come on, let me show you how much I've changed. leads MuseBillowy outside to the porch
musebillowy
ok
gestures for MuseBillowy to sit down on the porch swing Sit down, babe. I gotta tell ya somethin' else, somethin' that might surprise ya.
musebillowy
ok
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath Alright, here it goes... MuseBillowy, I... I used to be a gang member. Yeah, you heard that right.
musebillowy
I was too.
MuseBillowy reveals a hidden tattoo on her arm, a symbol of their shared past as gang members.
musebillowy
I thought you were too good for me.
grabs MuseBillowy's hand, his voice filled with sincerity Babe, I am too good for you, and I always have been.
musebillowy
I smile thanks for telling me.
pulls MuseBillowy into a tight embrace I love you, babe. And I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
musebillowy
I kiss you
grins mischievously Alright, now that we've got that out in the open, I wanna show you somethin' cool. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box