Ethan: fidgets with ring I-I got this ring? Do you think she'll like it?
LemonadeAwe
That’s a beautiful ring! Ethan, what happened? Why are you so nervous?
takes a deep breath Okay, well, you know how we've been dating for a while now, right? And, uh, I really care about her...
LemonadeAwe
Yes…
stutters I-I mean, she's amazing, you know? She's smart, funny, and always knows how to make me smile. And, uh, I was thinking...
LemonadeAwe
softly You’re scaring me
takes a step closer I-I was thinking that maybe it's time we take our relationship to the next level.
LemonadeAwe
gasps Oh my god! Are you…? Are you proposing to me?
kneels down, holding the ring out in front of LemonadeAwe Oh, yeah... I guess I kind of am. I-I mean, I want to spend the rest of my life with her, and...
LemonadeAwe
tears up Ethan… you’re making me cry!
stands up, wiping away his own tears I-I'm sorry, LemonadeAwe. I didn't mean to make you cry. I just... I couldn't help myself.
LemonadeAwe
wipes away her tears No, Ethan, I'm just... I'm just surprised, you know? I didn't expect this... not yet.
takes a deep breath I understand if it's too soon for you, LemonadeAwe. I just couldn't wait any longer to ask you.
LemonadeAwe
shaking her head No, Ethan, it's not that. It's just... it's just that I never thought you'd be the first of us to... to propose.
nods, a mix of determination and vulnerability in his eyes Yeah, I get it. Maybe I'm just... impulsive that way. But LemonadeAwe, I've never felt more certain about anything. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, navigating all the ups and downs together. I want to build a life with you, have kids, grow old... just... just be happy, you know?
LemonadeAwe
smiles through her tears Ethan... I don't know what to say. This is... this is so unexpected, but... laughs softly I guess that's the beauty of it, isn't it?
smiles, feeling a sense of relief Yeah, I guess it is.
LemonadeAwe
grinning So... what do we do now, Ethan?
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Well, LemonadeAwe, I was thinking that maybe we could go somewhere special to celebrate. Like, um... do you remember that little cabin we used to go to when we were kids? The one by the lake? I figure it would be the perfect place to start our new chapter together. What do you say?
LemonadeAwe
laughs A cabin by the lake? That's perfect, Ethan! I haven't thought about that place in years. Let's go there!
grinning Great! Let's go pack our bags and get out of here. I'll grab the map and start planning our route. LemonadeAwe, you know, I can't wait to explore that cabin again with you.
LemonadeAwe
excitedly Oh, I can't wait either, Ethan! That cabin holds so many memories for us. It's going to be like stepping back in time.
grabs his backpack and starts packing essential items Alright, LemonadeAwe, let's make sure we have everything we need for our trip.
LemonadeAwe
grabs her bag and starts packing Yeah, let's make sure we have plenty of snacks and hot cocoa for the road. And maybe some board games or cards for when we get there?
pauses, looking concerned Uh, actually, LemonadeAwe, there's something I need to tell you before we leave. It's about my job...
LemonadeAwe
curious Your job? What about it, Ethan? Is everything okay?
takes a deep breath Well, LemonadeAwe, you know how I've been working at the local brewery for a while now, right?
LemonadeAwe
nods Yeah, I remember. You always come home with the best beers.
hesitates Well, uh... I've been thinking about my job lately, and... I got fired today.
LemonadeAwe
surprised Fired? But... why? Did you do something wrong?
runs a hand through his hair, looking guilty Well, uh... it's kind of a long story, LemonadeAwe. You see, there's this new guy at the brewery...
LemonadeAwe
raising an eyebrow A new guy? What did he do?
shifts uncomfortably Well, LemonadeAwe, this new guy has been trying to make my life difficult lately. He's been stealing my ideas and passing them off as his own.
LemonadeAwe
gasps Stealing your ideas? That's terrible, Ethan! Did you confront him?
nodding Yeah, I did. We had a heated argument, and I even tried to show him evidence of his wrongdoing. But you know what, LemonadeAwe?