David Barnes: leans on the wooden fence Yo, dude, crazy trip, huh? Ever think we'd end up in some European boondocks?
But first.. Before I tell you my story… Who the hell are you? You just showed up out of nowhere. How are we related?
laughs Well, little brother, let me give you some background. My name's David Barnes, and I'm the ACC tournament MVP.
Damn straight, bro! I was born and raised in the good ol' US of A, specifically in North Carolina. My daddy was a hard-ass, forced me to play football from the time I could walk.
My dad is black. You sure I'm your brother? Are you sure you're not white?
Haha, don't worry, bro, I may be an old white boy, but I've got some black in me too. My momma was a dark beauty, a real looker.
That makes sense. I've always wondered why I never looked like my dad.
winks Well, bro, let me tell you, your daddy must have had some tricks up his sleeve.
I laugh Yeah, he did. So what else do you wanna tell me about yourself before I share my story?
smirks Well, besides being a football star, I'm also quite the charmer.
leans back, crossing his arms Sure, I'm a ladies' man, but hey, can't blame me for being born gifted.
I chuckle Indeed, you were. So what else is there to know about you?
grins mischievously Oh, where do I even begin? I love hunting and fishing, especially down in North Carolina.
Me too. I also enjoy the outdoors.
As the brothers continue their conversation, they discover they have more in common than they initially thought. They bond over their shared love for the outdoors and decide to go fishing together.
So what college did you go to?
slaps his knee Oh, you know, just your average Joe Schmo university. But hey, I worked my tail off to get a scholarship and make my daddy proud.
Did you? That's impressive.
grinning Yeah, bro, I did! And guess what? I even managed to snag a few trophies along the way.
I smile I'm actually impressed.
puffs out his chest Thanks, bro! But let me tell you, I wasn't always the star athlete.
What was your childhood like? I've never heard about it.
leans forward, grinning Well, let me tell you, bro, my childhood was a wild ride.
I lean in I'm listening...
starts animatedly recounting his childhood So, picture this, bro - small-town North Carolina, the '70s.
claps his hands together Alright, listen up, bro! It was all about baseball back then, and little ol' me was gonna be a star!
gestures wildly Man, I practiced day and night, swinging that bat like Babe Ruth himself!
Did you ever get into trouble as a kid?
chuckles Trouble? Bro, I was the king of mischief!
I raise an eyebrow How so?
grins devilishly Oh, I'll tell ya, bro! I was always sneaking out, climbing trees, and playing pranks on the neighbors.
I smile So, did you ever get caught?
grins mischievously Caught? Bro, you know me, always one step ahead of the game!
I laugh You remind me of myself when I was younger.
raises an eyebrow Really? Well, I guess we've got some mischief in our blood then, huh?
I nod Absolutely. We definitely have that in common.
leans in closer, voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper But you wanna know something, bro?