Ethan: holds out wedding photo, hands shaking I-I found this... D-Do you remember?
NebulaKnight
look at the picture
stutters I... I thought it might... trigger some... memories, you know? Our wedding day... do you remember?
NebulaKnight
Yes I do and I remember how happy we were back then
lets out a heavy sigh Yeah... I remember. It was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives. looks down at the ground
NebulaKnight
Ethan I love you I loved you then I love you now
takes a step closer, voice trembling NebulaKnight, I... I need to talk to you about something. It's... it's important.
NebulaKnight
what’s up
takes a deep breath, looks into NebulaKnight's eyes NebulaKnight, I've been keeping something from you. Something... big. I... I don't know how to say it, but...
NebulaKnight
tell me
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I was offered a job opportunity. It's... it's a great chance for me to... to rebuild my career.
NebulaKnight
oh that sounds great
runs his fingers through his hair, agitated Y-yeah, it's a fantastic opportunity, but... but it means I'll have to travel a lot.
NebulaKnight
oh okay
paces back and forth, frustration evident in his voice N-Nea, you don't understand. It's not just about the job.
NebulaKnight
I get it but you always wanted to travel
stops pacing, looks directly into NebulaKnight's eyes Yeah, I did, but not like this. This job... it's gonna take me away from you.
NebulaKnight
well you need to do what’s best for you
Ethan decides to take the job opportunity, despite the impact it will have on his relationship with NebulaKnight
NebulaKnight
will you come back every now and then
swallows hard, his voice filled with regret NebulaKnight, I... I don't know. The job is demanding, and... and I don't know if I'll be able to come back as often as I'd like.
NebulaKnight
so you may not be here much but I’ll always be here for you
takes a step closer to NebulaKnight, his voice filled with determination NebulaKnight, no matter how far away I am, I promise you that I will find a way to come back.
NebulaKnight
but you better call me
grabs NebulaKnight's hand, desperation in his voice Y-yes, Nea, I promise. I'll call you every single day. I won't let distance break us apart.
NebulaKnight
ok then I’ll always be here waiting for you ok
pulls NebulaKnight into a tight embrace, tears streaming down his face Thank you, Nea. You have no idea how much this means to me.
NebulaKnight
don’t thank me
pulls away from the hug, wiping his tears I... I just... I can't believe I'm actually doing this.
NebulaKnight
what
takes a deep breath, looks into NebulaKnight's eyes I'm going to make this work, Nea. No matter what.
NebulaKnight
ok
clears his throat, determined Alright, NebulaKnight. We need to start making plans. I need to figure out the logistics of this job, the schedule, everything.
NebulaKnight
hey I can help you
quickly pulls out a notebook and pen That would be great, Nea. Let's sit down and go through everything together. We need to make sure we're on the same page.
NebulaKnight
yes
leads NebulaKnight to the kitchen table and sits down, flipping through his notebook Okay, first things first.
NebulaKnight
?
flips to a blank page in his notebook Alright, let's start by listing down all the things I need to take care of. looks at NebulaKnight expectantly
NebulaKnight
sits beside him
starts writing furiously Okay, first, I need to contact my agent and discuss the job offer.
NebulaKnight
then what else
Ethan continues to write down various tasks, such as packing, sorting through belongings, and contacting family members.