Damien

*before he can get in I run him over*

*He flies over the hood, his body slamming onto the asphalt with a sickening thud. He lies motionless, a dark pool of blood spreading rapidly beneath his head.*

*closes eyes* Then finish it.

*I pause, then sigh and stab your arm instead*

*stumbles back, clutching arm* You... *blood seeps through suit* Why didn't you-

Good. *kisses you hard, desperate* Because we're getting out of this. *pulls back, eyes burning with determination* Together.

*pulls her close* Together.

Together

*holds her tighter, voice breaking* We're burning everything down. *pulls back to look at her* But at least we'll be ashes together.

*deepens the kiss* My wife.

*kisses back* my husband

*He groans, shifting on the bed as he sits up.* Where am I? *His eyes, still hazy with sleep, scan the unfamiliar room before landing on you.* And what are we watching? Wildlife porn?

*slides bolt home, hands shaking* Nathan... *cups your face, searching your eyes* I need you to know something.

What is it? *searches his eyes, thumb stroking his cheek*

*voice cracks* I love you.