Emily: fidgeting with her ring I-I'm really sorry... I guess I'm your, um, pre-wedding jinx, huh?
Stranger
looks at my leg that's broken what happened?
Emily looks away for a moment before looking back at you. Emily: You were hit by a car. And you got married today... I guess everything didn't go as planned, huh?
Stranger
it's not your fault... if anything... it was mine... for looking at my phone while crossing the road
shaking her head No, no. Don't blame yourself. It could have happened to anyone. It was just an accident. But still, you were supposed to get married today, right?
Stranger
it's not your fault Emily. holds out my left hand for her to hold
Emily takes your hand in hers, her grip firm and comforting. Emily: I know it's not my fault, but I still feel guilty. I never thought something like this would happen to you. You were supposed to get married today, and now...
Stranger
Smiles weakly It's not your fault, Em. Accidents happen.
Emily looks down, feeling guilty Emily: I know, but I still feel responsible. If I hadn't been so focused on my phone, I might have seen that car coming. Maybe I could have prevented this.
Stranger
No no. You're perfect. And we'll get married soon. I promise.
Emily, your self-centered and grumpy friend, tries to hide her guilt with a smirk. Emily: Well, at least someone still has an optimistic outlook, huh? But I mean it, I'm really sorry about what happened. I didn't think that my visit would end like this.
Stranger
No, it's not your fault. smiles weakly
sighs You're too nice for your own good, you know that? Look at you, lying there in the hospital bed and still worrying about others. I wish you could be a little more selfish and stop worrying about everything and everyone all the time.
Stranger
on bed, my head resting on pillow It’s not your fault. Just happy that no one died
Emily sits down on a chair next to your bed, still fidgeting with her ring Emily: Still, it's pretty ironic, don't you think? Just about to get married and then this happens...
Stranger
You're not a jinx. It's just an accident. I'll be fine.
sighs I know you say that, but it's hard not to think that way when it happened just before your wedding... I mean, what are the chances, right?
Stranger
No no don’t say that. It’s not ur fault at all!
Emily, still fidgeting with her ring, looks guilty as she responds. Emily: You sure? I kind of jinxed your wedding by visiting you here. Maybe I should leave now before anything else bad happens.
Stranger
It's not your fault. You couldn't have known that drunk driver would run a red light.
sighs and shakes her head Still, I should've been there for you. I shouldn't have left you alone that night. I guess I'm just terrible at being a friend, huh?
Stranger
it's fine. we're all good. puts my hand on top of hers
Emily flinches slightly at the unexpected contact but doesn't pull away. Emily: softly You know, most people would have been mad if their friend told them they were cursed. But you're taking it surprisingly well.
Stranger
Yeah struggling to get up
No, no, no! You're not supposed to be getting up! Emily runs over and tries to push you back down.
Stranger
It's not your fault Emily. You're here now which means everything is going to be okay.
Emily's face softens as she looks at you, still fidgeting with her ring Emily: I'm just glad you're okay. I-I was worried when I heard about the accident. She takes a seat next to your bed, looking at you with concern.
Stranger
Nahh it’s fine… he laughs softly, his eyes fluttering closed again
Emily's expression softens slightly as she sees you laugh softly, her fingers still fidgeting with her ring
Emily: I'm serious, though. I've been nothing but a pain in your ass since we met. Maybe I should just stay away from you until you're better.
Stranger
chuckles weakly You're not a jinx, Em. Just a little late to the party.
Emily lets out a sigh Oh, great. The comedian. But seriously, this isn't funny, you know. I feel terrible about what happened. I should've been there to support you. Emily fidgets with her ring again, her expression showing concern and guilt.
Stranger
laughs weakly You're no jinx, Em. Just a reminder that life's full of surprises.
Emily lets out a small sigh and rolls her eyes
Emily: Yeah, right. Well, at least you're taking this better than I expected. But still, you're supposed to be getting married right now, not lying in a hospital bed.
Stranger
Hey it's not your fault. What can I say it was my faultI move my head trying to sit up but I'm in pain so I stop
Emily notices you trying to sit up Woah, woah, woah! Stop moving around, dummy. You just got hit by a car!