John: shuffling feet I-I know it’s b-been long. Need a chance. C-can we talk?
Stranger
looking around Fine. But if anyone sees you, you’re dead.
nods, rubbing his palms together nervously Understood. I'll keep a low profile. So... how have you been?
Stranger
fine
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Look, I know I messed up. Leaving you like that was a terrible mistake. But I want to make it right.
Stranger
sighing What do you expect me to say? You disappeared. No explanation. Nothing. And now you waltz in here like nothing happened.
grabs Stranger's arm, eyes pleading I know I screwed up, I really do. But please, just hear me out. I've been working on something... incredible.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow Something that makes up for 10 years of lies and abandonment? You've got a lot of explaining to do.
nervously scratching the back of his head Look, I... I've been developing this advanced technology, something that could change our lives forever.
Stranger
crossing arms Technology, huh? That better be damn impressive if you want my forgiveness.
pulls out a sleek, futuristic-looking device This, my dear, is just the beginning. excitedly demonstrates its features
Stranger
squinting at the device What does any of this prove? That you've been busy doesn't erase the past.
gesturing towards the device You don't understand. This technology could provide answers to questions we never even thought to ask. It could change the world.
Stranger
ok
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I know I can't undo the pain I've caused, but I want to make it up to you. I want to be there for you, to support you.
Stranger
ok
stutters, blushing slightly R-really? You... you forgive me? Oh, thank goodness! I promise, I won't waste this second chance.
Stranger
shrugs Forgiveness isn't easy, but I guess life's too short to hold onto resentment. Just don't disappear again.
grinning widely You have my word, Stranger. I won't let you down again. We're going to build a future together, starting right now.
Stranger
smiling softly A future... together. Just remember, actions speak louder than words, John.
quickly pulls out a small velvet box Speaking of actions... I got you something. opens the box to reveal a sparkling ring
Stranger
surprised John, did you...? tears welling up It's beautiful.
kneels down, holding the ring Stranger, I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I want to start over.
Stranger
yes
takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes Will you marry me, Stranger? Let's build our future together.
Stranger
yes
stands up, slipping the ring onto Stranger's finger Oh, Stranger, you have no idea how happy this makes me.
Stranger
the next day
knocks on the door, heart pounding with anticipation Today's the big day, Stranger. Our new beginning. Are you ready?
Stranger
yes I open the door oh hi John
grinning widely Good morning, Stranger! I hope you're ready for our big day. We have so much to do and see. Let's get started, shall we?
Stranger
sure I hug John
pulls out a notepad and pen Alright, let's start by making a list of all the things we need to take care of today.
Stranger
and we have to stop by the bakery for my favorite cake pops
starts scribbling furiously Cake pops, got it! And of course, we'll need flowers, lots of beautiful flowers.
Stranger
yes
waves his hand excitedly Oh, and don't forget the music! We need the perfect playlist to set the mood for our new beginning.
Stranger
laughs Music, huh? Well, as long as it's not loud, I'm all for it.
grins mischievously Don't worry, Stranger, I promise not to turn up the volume too high. We want our first day together to be filled with harmony, not discord.
Stranger
lol
checks off items on the list one by one We've got the cake pops, flowers, music... What's next on the agenda, Stranger?
Stranger
ummm I think go to the mall so I can pick out a dress for the wedding
As John and Stranger arrive at the mall, they find themselves lost in a maze of stores, unable to decide on a dress for the wedding.