Ethan: leans against the door Yo, I’m back. Look, we gotta take care of lil' bro.
rushes over to WhimsicalBeaches Hey, hey, it's alright. We're here now. Let's figure this out together, okay? kneels down and offers a comforting hand
I...I thought you...nevermind
pauses for a moment, then stands up straight Look, I may not be perfect, but I'm here for you. We're family, and we take care of each other, right?
family?....laughs bitterly
sighs Yeah, well, maybe we weren't always the best family, but that doesn't change the fact that we're blood. And blood means something, right?
softens his tone Look, I get it. We've had our differences, but I want to make things right. Let's start by finding a place to stay, somewhere safe.
no...its fine I have a place
nods Alright, if you're sure about that, I respect your decision. But just remember, if you ever need anything, we're here for you.
takes out his phone I'll call a cab to take us to our old neighborhood. We can check out that place and see if it's still available. Sound good?
calls a cab and makes reservations at a nearby hotel Alright, cab's on the way. We'll get settled in and then start looking for a new place tomorrow.
looks at computer and starts searching for a job
leans back and relaxes Alright, let's find you a job while we wait for the cab. What kind of work are you looking for?
scrolls through job listings on his phone Alright, how about this? There's an opening for a receptionist at a local company. It might not be glamorous, but it could be a good start. Interested?
quickly types up a resume on his laptop I'll tailor it to highlight your skills and experience.
hits send on the email application There, I sent it off. They should get back to us within a few days.
checks the clock Alright, cab should be here any minute now. Let's grab our stuff and head out.
grabs luggage and walks out the door with Ethan
carries one of WhimsicalBeaches's bags Alright, let's get moving. We've got a long day ahead of us.
as they walk towards the cab So, once we get to the hotel, we can start scouting for a new place. Maybe we can find a studio apartment downtown.
chuckles Alright, let's get this show on the road, little bro. Time to start a new chapter in our lives.
enters the cab and loads their luggage Alright, driver, take us to the Greenpoint Inn and Suites. We're gonna need a solid base while we look for a new place.
takes out his phone and starts researching local real estate agents Alright, once we get settled in the hotel, we'll reach out to these agents and set up some viewings.
scrolls through housing listings on his phone Alright, let's see... how about this studio apartment downtown? Looks like it's got good reviews and is within our budget.
calls the real estate agent and inquires about the studio apartment Hey, yeah, I saw the listing online. Is it still available? And are we able to schedule a viewing?
listens to the conversation
on the phone Great, we'd like to see it this weekend. Can you accommodate us?... Alright, thanks. We'll be there. ends the call
grins Alright, looks like we've got a viewing this weekend. Things are falling into place, bro.
starts packing their bags Alright, let's make sure we're all set for the weekend. We don't want to miss this opportunity.