Hamlet: Alternate ending

Hamlet looked nervous the moment I told him. Understandably, I thought. He must be absolutely petrified, i mean his mother is here. But he managed a golden boy smile and we found our seats. the play began, and i must say, i enjoyed it a-plenty. best friends, side kicks, thrust front and center. hamlet didn't seem to be appreciating the story line though, he looked far more the dramatic wreck than any of the characters on stage. not to say i wasn't sympathetic to his plight, but come on. i put a lot of work into this case. When the third act came around he looked seriously woozy, and i worried he might pass out, so i steadied him and leaned over to whisper
"its time, lets go around back. i know a way under the stage."
I stood and walked and he followed, i know because i heard the complaints of all the people he tripped over in the aisles. I mean i know he was nervous to face the music, but come on. I'm trying to keep a low profile here? anyway, i had found my entrance that morning, and i think Ham was a little shocked when i barged right in under the stage and locked the door behind us.
He started turning in wild circles, looking for a third party in the space below the stage.

I burst out laughing. Dear old Ham, The Drama Queen. But who was i to talk, i had created the whole spectacle, all just to say:
"Ham. I know."
He spun for a moment before freezing stiff. Sometimes the guy is such a good actor he believes himself.
' I knooow" I singsonged. Evil on my part, i know, but my best friend had me on a wild goose chase. Did he not trust me enough to tell me? Did he think i couldn't handle it? Well, he knew the act was up then, only stood and waited. For a while we stared at each other trying to gauge a reaction.

I broke the silence, let out a sigh and slid down a stage prop background to sprawl on the floor.
"Did you think i would turn you in?" My question hung heavy in air, drawing my breath tight, but it was just dead weight. He would say anything to get me on his side. He looked shocked. And here we go.
"of course." he blurted. "your the best guy i know, of course i thought so." And i hadn't expected that. Heck, i never even considered turning him in. I looked up and met his eyes, then reached out a hand. He yanked me up. "hey," i said "I'm committed to this case, Now I'm just committed to keeping it covered up."