Ethan: whispering B-babe, we c-can still go. Please. No one has to know.
Stranger
grabs your hand gently Look, Ethan, I appreciate your love for me. But I can't just ditch my family, my friends...my life. And I'm sure there's a reason why I'm here, right?
pauses, his eyes filled with uncertainty I-I know, I know. It's just... something inside me, like a voice telling me we need to leave, to run away together.
Stranger
they look at him shocked Ethan?
Look, I know it's last minute, but we can't ignore the signs, y'know? This marriage...it's not meant to be.
Stranger
whispers back Ethan, I... I can't believe you're serious. This isn't a joke, is it?
grabs Stranger's hand Look, I know it's fucked up, but we can make a fresh start. Just you and me, far away from all this bullshit.
Stranger
looking at you, tears in my eyes why now?
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Look, babe, I know it's last minute, but I can't shake this feeling. Something feels wrong, really wrong.
Stranger
looks at him what are you talking about?
grabs Stranger's hand, pulling them towards the door We can run away together, leave this place behind. Start fresh somewhere new.
Stranger
hesitates Ethan...this isn't right. I'm getting married in ten minutes!
grabs Stranger's hand I know, I know! But we can't stay here, Stranger. This life...it's suffocating us.
Stranger
you grab my hand, looking at me we can’t keep running away, Ethan. i want to fix things, not keep running. i smile softly
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I know, I know... But it's just so hard, you know? Seeing you walk down that aisle with another guy...
Stranger
looking at her coldly It's time for you to go. We've made this commitment to each other and we can't turn back now.
pleading, voice trembling But... but what if we're not happy together? What if we're just forcing ourselves to stay in this marriage for everyone else's sake?
Stranger
whispers My husband will kill you
stutters Look, I-I understand your concerns, but I can't just sit back and watch you walk down the aisle without knowing how you really feel about it.
Stranger
she steps out of the bridal suite, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, taking Ethan’s face in her hands. Ethan, listen to me. This isn’t about us. It’s about our future. You promised you’d support me.
averts his gaze, voice trembling I know, I know... But promise me that you'll be happy. Promise me that you won't regret this.
Stranger
she runs into his arms
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace Shh, don't say anything. Just listen. I know it's selfish, but I can't bear to see you walk down that aisle.
Stranger
So, you wanna sneak out of the wedding now? Are you serious?
nervously looks around Look, I know it's last minute and kind of messed up, but hear me out.
Stranger
sighing heavily look at me, we are going to have to tell someone sooner or later. I’m not hiding forever.
looks down, fidgeting with hands I know... I know... But... pauses, trying to find the right words...but I can't help it.
Stranger
I look over at him, stunned what are you talking about?
takes a deep breath Look, I know I shouldn't be doing this, but I can't help it. I can't stand seeing you up there on that altar, about to make a mistake.
Stranger
listening intently You know this isn’t just about us, right? There are people who love and care about us.
steps closer, his voice hushed I know, I know... but sometimes, babe, it feels like they're suffocating us.
Stranger
listening intently
grabs Stranger's hand and starts pulling them towards the door Come on, let's just run away. Just like we always talked about.
Stranger
listening intently
grabs your hand, pulling you towards the door Look, I know we made this plan together, but...but now I'm just...I'm just scared, okay?