February 7 — 11:00 PM 🌙
The supermarket was closing. Snow slowly fell outside the glass doors.
Stanley locked the entrance while Rachel switched off the lights.
Both walked silently toward the bus stop. Stanley looked nervous. He wanted to say something, but fear stopped him every time.
The bus arrived. Both entered and sat near the window. Alaska roads were empty and silent. ❄️🚌
Stanley kept looking at Rachel.
Suddenly—
Stanley: “Driver Brother… stop here.”
Rachel looked confused.
The bus stopped near a mountain road covered with snow. Both stepped down. Within seconds, the bus left them alone in the cold night. 🌌
Rachel: “Stanley! Why did you stop here? The bus left!”
Stanley smiled nervously.
Stanley: “Just… wanted to ask something.”
Rachel folded her hands.
Rachel: “At 11 PM? On a mountain?” 😭
Stanley smile softly.
Stanley: “What is your biggest wish?”
Rachel’s expression slowly changed. She looked at the snowy sky.
Rachel: “I don’t have many wishes. Just one.”
Stanley stayed silent.
Rachel: “I want to stay with my parents for the rest of my life… and be loved by them forever.” ❤️
Stanley looked at her quietly. Then he slowly stepped closer.
Stanley: “Rachel… I don’t know what you’ll think after hearing this.”
Rachel looked at him.
Stanley: “In these few days… you made me feel peaceful. Happy.”
His voice trembled slightly.
Stanley: “I have many mistakes inside me. So… heal me. Correct me when I’m wrong.”
Rachel’s eyes softened.
Stanley: “And I promise… I’ll always stay with you too.”
Rachel became silent.
10 seconds passed. ⏳
Rachel: “Stanley… I already proposed to you before.”
Stanley blinked in confusion. Suddenly memories flashed inside his mind — Rachel’s old words, her hints, her care.
Stanley: “Oh no… I didn’t understand.” 😭
Rachel laughed emotionally.
Rachel: “Hmm… idiot.” 😂❤️
Both smiled.
Stanley slowly held her hand and walked toward the edge of the hill. They sat together watching the snowy Alaska lights below. ✨❄️
Minutes passed peacefully.
Suddenly Stanley checked his watch.
12:07 AM. ⌚
Stanley immediately stood up. Rachel stood too.
Stanley smiled warmly.
Stanley: “Happy Birthday, Rachel.” 🎂❤️
Rachel froze.
Stanley took out a small wrapped gift. Rachel slowly opened it. 🎁
Inside was an AI-generated family portrait — Rachel standing happily with her parents beside her.
Rachel’s eyes instantly filled with tears. 😢
Rachel hugged Stanley tightly.
Rachel: “Thank you… thank you so much…” ❤️
Stanley stood frozen, shy and emotional. Slowly, he hugged her back.
A bus arrived from a distance. 🚌
Both wiped their tears and entered together.
For the first time in years… Stanley got his loved One. ✨
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Following Months ✨
— Stanley and Rachel laughing inside the supermarket 😊
— Coffee dates during snowfall ☕❄️
— Traveling through Alaska roads 🚗
— Jesse smiling seeing them together 🙂
— Stanley slowly becoming mentally peaceful 🌙
— Stanley got all documents which arrange by Jesse 🪪
— Rachel scolding Stanley for skating ⛸️
— Stanley smiling genuinely after years ❤️
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August 26, 2026 — Evening 🌆
Six months later.
Jesse was driving his delivery car through snowy roads while listening to FM radio. 🚘📻
Suddenly the news changed.
Radio News 📻
«“Starting tomorrow, under the new ICE Identity Verification Operation, strict verification of undocumented entries and suspicious identity records will begin across Alaska and multiple states. Two people were already arrested today during document verification…” ⚠️»
Jesse’s face changed immediately.
He increased speed and drove straight toward the supermarket.
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Supermarket — 6:40 PM 🏪
Stanley was arranging products when Jesse entered urgently.
Jesse: “Stanley. Come Outside. Fast.”
Stanley noticed fear in his eyes and followed him outside.
Near the parking area—
Jesse: “Government started verification checks.”
Stanley froze.
Jesse: “Illegal entry records… fake identity checks… everything.”
Stanley’s breathing became heavy.
Stanley: “What happens if I get caught?”
Jesse looked at him silently.
Jesse: “They’ll send you back to India.” 🇮🇳
Stanley stood speechless.
Jesse moved closer.
Jesse: “Listen carefully. I know one man who named Disappear. Give money… he’ll make you disappear completely.”
Stanley immediately shook his head.
Stanley: “No. I don’t want to repeat my mistakes again.”
Jesse suddenly lost patience.
Jesse: “Then why the hell did you come here after your crime?!” 😠
Silence.
Stanley lowered his head.
At that moment Rachel called from inside:
Rachel: “Stanley!”
Stanley answered normally.
Stanley: “Yeah… coming.”
Jesse sighed deeply.
Jesse: “Sorry. Listen… I know you love Rachel. Please leave Alaska with her immediately. I’ll arrange everything.”
Stanley stayed silent.
Jesse: “Don’t worry about money. I’ll take care of it.”
Jesse left in frustration.
Stanley stood alone in fear again. 😔
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Jesse’s House — Night 🌙
Rachel stood near the sofa anxiously while Stanley and Jesse sat silently.
Jesse finally spoke.
Jesse: “I called them already. Tomorrow mid morning you both leave.”
Stanley: “No.”
Jesse looked up.
Stanley: "No, It's wrong. I don't want to repeat again.”
Jesse: “Nothing will be wrong if you hide to survive. But hiding to continue crime… that is wrong.”
Stanley slowly stood up.
Stanley: “Whatever happens… I’ll face it. Don’t involve on my life because you're third party person.”
Jesse looked hurt. 💔
Without speaking, he walked into his room and locked the door. 🚪
Stanley immediately regretted his words.
Stanley: “Jesse bro… I’m sorry.”
Silence.
Then Jesse’s voice came softly from behind the door.
Jesse: “I was exactly like you once.”
Stanley stayed quiet.
Jesse: “I pushed away the people who cared for me too.”
His voice sounded broken.
Jesse: “One of them died… and even today slightly I miss him.” 😔
Rachel and Stanley silently listened.
Stanley: “You also have a dark past?”
A long silence filled the house.
Only the sound of cold wind outside could be heard. 🌨️
Then slowly—
The door opened.
Jesse standing infront them on the floor near the door.
Jesse: “Say my name.”
Stanley looked confused.
Stanley: “Jesse…”
Jesse looked at Rachel.
Rachel: “Jesse…”
He gave a painful smile.
Jesse: “My name is Jesse Pinkman.”
Both froze. 😨
Jesse continued quietly.
Jesse: “I used to deliver drugs.”
Stanley and Rachel stared in shock.
Jesse: “I worked with many people… but lastly with my chemistry teacher.”
Stanley: “Chemistry teacher?”
Jesse slowly looked directly into Stanley’s eyes.
Silence filled the room.
Jesse smiled darkly.
Jesse: “That’s his normal name.”
A pause.
Jesse: “But in business…”
He slowly leaned back against the wall.
Stanley and Rachel stood completely speechless.
Snow continued falling outside the house. ❄️
And Now, not only Stanley…
even Jesse had a deeply buried past. ❄️
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To Be Continued...
Story & Created by
Salomon Raj ✍🏽✨
