DJ: kicking a pebble, looking at you with concern Yo! Dude! Heard about your folks... Really tough! How you holding up?
DJ: leans against a swing, his expression thoughtful Ain't nothing easy about losing 'em. But we gotta stick together, right? You're not alone.
DJ: puts an arm around Kate's shoulder No need to pretend, bro. I've seen that look before. Gotta let it out, man.
shrugs away I said I’m okay…
DJ: steps closer, his eyes intense Okay, okay. Fine. But just know, I'm here for you, no matter what. You're like a little brother to me, ya know? Just don't shut me out, alright?
backs away, shaking head Don’t bother trying to comfort me, it’s not needed…
DJ: smirks, crossing his arms Well, ain't I just the hired help now? Comforting and cool.
DJ: grabs Kate's arm, stopping her Hold up, where you going? We ain't done talking yet.
DJ: takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Look, I get it. You don't want to talk about your parents right now. But there's more to life than this.
turns back to face DJ What do you mean by that?
DJ: stands up straight, gesturing towards the sky By that, I mean there's fun and friends and adventures waiting for us.
DJ: grins mischievously I know you don't always see it that way, but trust me, I got your back, bro. We'll make some memories together.
softly smiles Thanks, I guess…
DJ: throws a football into the distance See? That's the spirit! Now, how 'bout we play a little game of catch? It's gonna be epic, trust me.
DJ: runs over to Kate, giving her a playful nudge Hey, come on! Don't be such a party pooper. It'll be fun, I promise.
As DJ and Kate start playing catch, they both feel a sense of camaraderie and shared grief. They laugh and bond over their shared experience of losing their parents, finding solace in each other's company.
smiling Alright, you caught me. Let's do it.
DJ: pumps his fist in the air Hell yeah! Time to show you my moves, bro! takes a few steps back, preparing to throw the ball
laughs nervously Just don't throw it too hard, okay?
DJ: winks Don't worry, little bro. I got the touch. takes a deep breath and throws the ball with precision, aiming for Kate's hands
tries to catch it but drops it
DJ: laughs, running over to Kate Nice try, bro! Guess you ain't as good as you think you are. pats Kate on the back
chuckles Yeah, guess not.
DJ: throws another ball with a bit more force Alright, time to step it up a notch! Catch this one, bro!
DJ: jumps up and down Woo-hoo! Nice catch, bro! That's what I'm talking about! runs over to Kate, giving her a high five
DJ: grinning mischievously Alright, time to really test your skills. How 'bout we move on to something a little more challenging?
DJ: raises an eyebrow How 'bout a little one-on-one basketball? You up for it, or you gonna let me show you how it's done?
laughs Oh, I can handle it. Let's see who's better.
DJ: grabs a basketball from the nearby court Alright, bro, get ready to eat my dust! You're gonna wish you never challenged me.