Emily: grinning widely Ta-daaa! Look at this, babe! Our own rooftop paradise! Do you looove it?!
Stranger
I love it
jumps up and down Yayyyy! I'm so glad you like it, baby! I knew it was gonna be perfect! hugs Stranger tightly
Stranger
Can you put it in your words why did you want to do this?
steps back, gesturing dramatically Well, babe, you know how we've been living together for a while now, right? And I've been thinking about how special you are to me, like, all the time!
Stranger
Mhm
claps her hands excitedly And I thought, what better way to show you just how special you are than by creating a whole rooftop garden just for us!
Stranger
That’s really thoughtful of you
blushing and giggling Aw, thanks, babe! I wanted to make it extra special, so I added all these little touches, like fairy lights and candles.
Stranger
he nuzzles her
giggles and playfully pushes him Oh, stop it, you! I wanted it to be romantic and surprising, but now you're just making me blush! swipes his arm playfully
Stranger
So… are we going to have dinner then? Or should we dance?
grabs Stranger's hand and starts skipping around the garden Dinner first, then dancing! We have to work up an appetite for all the delicious food I made!
Stranger
Alright, lead the way, Chef Emily
laughs and pulls Stranger towards the picnic blanket Okay, here we go! Prepare to be amazed by my culinary skills, babe! unveils the spread of food Ta-dah! Feast your eyes on this picnic extravaganza! I made all your favorites: grilled skewers, homemade salads, and freshly baked bread! And don't even get me started on the desserts – there's chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, and lemon bars!
Stranger
It all looks so good! You really outdid yourself, babe.
starts setting the table, grinning mischievously Oh, you haven't seen anything yet, babe! Wait until you taste the surprise I have in store for you!
Stranger
What’s the surprise?
winks and gestures for Stranger to sit down Well, babe, I couldn't just make the usual dinner.
Stranger
Knew it
As they start eating, Stranger suddenly clutches his chest in pain and struggles to breathe.
Stranger
C-Can’t… breathe…
panicking, jumps up from her seat Oh my god, Stranger! Are you okay?! rushes over to him Babe, what's happening?! Talk to me!
Stranger
He’s having a heart attack
eyes wide with fear, grabs her phone Oh my god, Stranger! We need to call an ambulance, like, right now! Don't worry, babe, help is on the way! Just stay calm and breathe. dials 911, speaking quickly and clearly Hello, emergency? My boyfriend is having a heart attack! We need an ambulance immediately!
Stranger
I’m still having the heart attack
frantically dials 911, her voice trembling Come on, come on, come on! Please pick up! Stranger, hold on, help is coming!
Stranger
the next day
sitting beside Stranger's hospital bed, holding his hand tightly Hey, babe... I'm so glad you're okay. I was terrified when you had that heart attack last night.
Stranger
How long have I been in the hospital?
squeezes his hand gently You've been here for two days, babe.