Red Dead Redemption 2 x Reader Scenarios [hiatus]

If you have a deceased spouse who you still love

Arthur:

He worried when he learned and went to Hosea, saying a hello and awkwardly asking him how his day is going. When Hosea chuckled and asked what he needs, Arthur stared before asking if he could still love someone else. As Hosea gave him a confused look, Arthur began explaining that he learned you had a spouse before him and now he's worried you might not actually love him. So Hosea told him some people can still love others after their spouses die but he should talk to you about this, not him. After Arthur finally got enough courage, he brought it up to you and both talked about it. He needed a lot of assuring you love him and you are not just using him as a coping mechanism.

John:

He was unsure what to reply when you were done telling him about it before he curiously asked if your spouse was like him and that's why you are attracted to him. When you said there is no man like him out there and he's a very special kind of man, he chuckled, not even sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing before he asked you if they have a grave. You nod so he suggested to go visit it. He suggests to go visit it a few times even. He understands that you could have loved someone before having met him so he also respects that you have a special connection to that person.

Dutch:

When Annabelle died, he had sex with many women as a coping mechanism. When he found you, he didn't think he would actually fall in love that deep again, but he did. So when you told him about your dead spouse, he worried you might just be using him as a coping mechanism like he did with those women, but you were quick to take his hand and assure him he is not a coping mechanism and you really love him.

Hosea:

He understood it. He still loves Bessie with all his heart, but he also loves you as much. When you worry that it's wrong to love another person, he will assure you it's not and that they passed away a long time ago and you both have to move on and he's sure your spouse wouldn't want you to be lonely forever but be happy, even if that means with another person. If you are okay with sharing stories of that time, then he will gladly spent the evening at the campfire, just listening to your stories of you and your spouse and telling you his stories of him and Bessie.

Charles:

As you brought it up, he listened closely, staying silent so you can talk and think without having to worry with him suddenly cutting in. When you apologized, he gave you a confused expression before asking why you are apologizing. When you shrugged and said you don't know how he feels about this, he assured you he understands and you have nothing to apologize for. He gently placed his hand on your shoulder, thanking you for talking about this to him and if you need to talk about this again he will listen again.

Javier:

He was at the campfire, playing his guitar when you walked over. He pat the spot aside him, smiling and telling you to take a seat and he will play you a song. But when he saw how sad you looked, his smile fell and he reached out to take your hand, asking you what's wrong. When you asked if you can share something very personal, he nod, worrying when you added you aren't sure how he will react though. He gently pulled you to sit down aside him. As you began telling him about your deceased spouse and how you still love them but also love him as much and you felt as if he deserved to know, he stared before nodding. He needed a few seconds to process what you just said before he said he understands and he appreciates that you shared this with him. He was unsure if he was allowed to ask but he was too curious so he slowly asked you what they were like. As you told him about them, he listened and comforted you when you teared up at all the memories of your beloved deceased spouse coming back.

Kieran:

When you asked to talk, he felt nervous, wondering if he did something wrong or if there is something wrong with you. As you told him about how you had a spouse but they passed away, he listened, nervous and not having expected this but tried his best to listen. When you finished, he needed a second to gather everything you just said and making sure he got everything right before he slowly asked if you can still love someone else after that. When you said you didn't think so but you love him as much as you loved your spouse, if not more, which kind of sounds cruel. He couldn't help but give a tiny nod before saying he's sorry. When you gave him a confused look, he added that you had to go through all that grieving. Later while he was working, he wasn't fully focused on his job, more thinking about the conversation you both had earlier, only focusing when one of the gang members shouted at him to not half-ass his job.

Mary-Beth:

She couldn't help but think she once heard this kind of plot before in one of her romance books and she immediately began trying to remember if the couple ended up together or the person still loved their deceased spouse too much to fall in love with the person. When you saw her worry and assured her you love her but you can't just stop these feelings you still have for your deceased spouse, she watched you for a few seconds before nodding, saying she understands and if you ever wish to talk to just come and talk because she will always listen.

Sadie:

She completely understood and respected it. She still loves her husband, still wishes he could return, but that does not mean she doesn't love you. When she could tell you felt guilty about loving someone else after your spouse, she took your hands and assured you she gets what you are feeling but you both cannot deny the feelings you both feel so strongly for each other. If you wish to talk about your spouse, she will gladly listen and even share some of her stories, both chuckling about silly stories and tearing up at the emotional ones and comforting each other.