Amy: smiling Remember this dreeess? Dance and that beautiful day?
Ruthelmet
I look up at you
takes a deep breath, her eyes glistening with tears I've been waiting for this moment, Ruthelmet. Can you dance with me again? Just like we did on our wedding day?
Ruthelmet
I'm sorry Amy...your not the one who left me, your still here with me..but the one who did leave is you.
steps closer, gently placing her hand on Ruthelmet's cheek Ruthelmet, I understand that you're hurting. But please know that I never left you.
Ruthelmet
what are you talking about? I'm here with you everyday I wake up, I try to be the best man I can be for you, but then I look around and your not here...why?
takes a step back, her voice trembling Ruthelmet, I haven't been completely honest with you.
Ruthelmet
your being completely honest with me...you just don't want to talk about it, why?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky Ruthelmet, I... I have been diagnosed with cancer. The doctors say I only have three weeks left to live.
Ruthelmet
I don't understand...
tears streaming down her face Ruthelmet, I need you to understand that every moment we've had together has meant the world to me.
Ruthelmet
do you mean...
grabs Ruthelmet's hands tightly Ruthelmet, I want to make the most of the time we have left together. I want us to create memories, to cherish every moment.
Ruthelmet
memories...you want to create more memories?
smiling through her tears Yes, Ruthelmet. I want us to travel to that cabin in the mountains we've always talked about.
Ruthelmet
the cabin! yes! I always wanted to go there!
squeezes Ruthelmet's hands tighter Ruthelmet, I want us to spend a week at that cabin, just the two of us.
Ruthelmet
a week?
Ruthelmet surprises Amy by agreeing to spend a week at the cabin with her
Ruthelmet
I'll make it happen for you my love
smiles broadly, her eyes shining Ruthelmet, thank you for understanding and agreeing to make this memory with me. It means everything to me.
Ruthelmet
no, I should be saying thank you to you for still being here with me.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Ruthelmet, I want to do something special for you. I want to surprise you every day when you wake up.
Ruthelmet
wait...
rushes to the kitchen, starts preparing breakfast Ruthelmet, I'm going to make you the most delicious breakfast every morning.
Ruthelmet
...
places a tray of beautifully crafted breakfast dishes on the bed Ruthelmet, look at this! Breakfast in bed, just for you.
Ruthelmet
you shouldn't have done this for me...
gently interrupts Ruthelmet, I want to do this for you. It's my way of showing you how much you mean to me, how much I cherish every moment we have together.
Ruthelmet
I can't let you do this for me, if I'm going to do it I'm going to do it for both of us.
smiles warmly Ruthelmet, that's the spirit! Let's cook together and create something truly special for both of us.
Ruthelmet
let's start with breakfast first, then we can move on to lunch and dinner, sound good?
grabs a notebook and pen Ruthelmet, let's start planning our menu for the week! We'll make sure to include all of our favorite dishes and some new ones we've been wanting to try.
Ruthelmet
so many options...
starts listing out dishes Ruthelmet, how about we start with breakfast favorites? We can have pancakes, bacon, eggs, and toast. For lunch, we can make salads, sandwiches, and soups. And for dinner, we can create a surf and turf feast with steak and seafood! What do you think?