Lydia: appears, fidgeting with her dress D-darling, it's been so l-long. Do you r-remember our p-p-promises?
Jenkins
Of course, love. How could I forget? You always said the Victorian spirit never dies.
clasps her hands together Oh, Jenkins, you always knew how to make me feel special. stutters I-I missed you so much.
Jenkins
he holds her
steps closer, clinging onto Jenkins Oh, my love, it feels like centuries since we've been together. her voice quivers I've been counting the days.
Jenkins
he kisses her
gasps in surprise, eyes widening Oh, Jenkins! covers her mouth with her hand I-I can't believe you'd still kiss me after all this time...
Jenkins
Why not? You are still my wife.
blushes deeply, her voice trembling Y-you're too kind, Jenkins. It's just... stutters It's just that I've always hoped...
Jenkins
you wanted more kids?
clutches her chest, voice shaking Oh, Jenkins, it's more than that... takes a deep breath I... I had a dream, a silly dream of us...
Jenkins
like marriage?
giggles nervously, twirling her hair W-well, yes, something like that... B-but I didn't want to disturb you, you know...
Jenkins
oh you will never disturb me
takes a step back, looking down at her feet I... I know it may seem foolish, but I can't help feeling that there's still so much left unsaid between us.
Jenkins
like?
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Well, Jenkins, there's something I've been wanting to tell you for so long... stutters It's just that...
Jenkins
he listens
takes a shaky breath, eyes filled with determination It's just that... I... I have this... feeling, Jenkins. A feeling that we were meant to be more than just husband and wife.
Jenkins
like what?
blushes furiously, her voice barely above a whisper L-like...like partners in every sense of the word, Jenkins.