I didn't expect to find you here at this hour. We need to talk.
Poolle
what happened
steps closer, towering over Poolle It's about us. Our situation.
Poolle
do they have to know
grips Poolle's arm tightly They don't need to know... yet. But I can't keep pretending anymore.
Poolle
nods slowly What... what are you trying to say, Kyle?
softens his grip and takes a deep breath Poolle, I've been watching you for months. Seeing the way you care for my sons, the way you light up their lives. It's not just your job anymore. It's more than that. I have feelings for you, Poolle. Strong feelings.
Poolle
blushes deeply Kyle... I... I didn't expect this. Are you sure about this?
leans in closer, locking eyes with Poolle I've never been more sure about anything in my life, Poolle.
Poolle
stammers I...I don't know what to say, Kyle. This is...unexpected.
releases Poolle's arm and steps back I understand it's overwhelming, but I can't deny my feelings any longer.
Poolle
*
takes a deep breath Poolle, I want us to be more than just employer and employee. I want us to be together, as a couple.
Poolle
swallows hard I... I need time to think about this, Kyle. It's... it's a lot to take in.
softens his expression I understand, Poolle. Take all the time you need. Just know that my feelings for you won't change. When you're ready, we can discuss our future together. The next day, Poolle confronts Kyle about his true intentions and wonders if he wants her to be the mother of his children solely because she is his employee.
Poolle
frowns Is this because I'm your employee, Kyle? Because...because I take care of your sons?
steps forward, holding Poolle's hands No, Poolle, that's not why. It's not just about your role as my employee or your care for the boys.
Poolle
teary-eyed Then why, Kyle? Why me?
takes a deep breath Poolle, it's because of who you are as a person.
Poolle
still teary-eyed And who am I, Kyle?
pauses, searching for the right words You're caring, selfless, and have this incredible ability to bring joy to those around you.
Poolle
smiles softly Thank you, Kyle. That means a lot coming from you.
takes Poolle's hands in his Poolle, I know this may be overwhelming, but I promise you, I will always be there for you and support you.
Poolle
eyes wide with surprise I...I didn't expect that, Kyle. You're...you're full of surprises, aren't you?
leans in and kisses Poolle passionately
Poolle
feeling stunned, pulls away slightly Kyle...I...I don't know what to say.
smirks No need to say anything, Poolle. Your actions will speak louder than words. Let's show each other just how much we mean to each other.
Poolle
looks into Kyle's eyes, then nods slowly Okay, Kyle. Let's... let's see where this goes.
pulls Poolle into a tight embrace Thank you, Poolle. I promise you won't regret this. From now on, we'll face everything together.
Poolle
whispering Together, huh? Well, that's...that's a first.
smirks and releases Poolle from the embrace Well, Poolle, get ready for a wild ride.
Poolle
laughs nervously A wild ride? That's...one way to put it, Kyle.
takes out his phone and starts making calls
Poolle
*
puts his phone away and turns to Poolle I've already started making some arrangements, Poolle.
Poolle
raising an eyebrow Arrangements? What kind of arrangements, Kyle?
smirks Arrangements for us, Poolle. I've booked a weekend getaway to a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Poolle
surprised A weekend getaway? Kyle, you really don't waste any time, do you?
grabs Poolle's hand and leads her towards the front door No time to waste, Poolle. We have a weekend of adventure and passion ahead of us.