DEREK: Leans against a crate, eyes intense You think you can handle the truth, babe? Do ya?
grabs the remote control and changes the channel to the local news Look, Holland, I need you to understand...
sighs heavily Look, Holland, it's time you know what I've been hiding from you.
takes a deep breath Alright, here it goes. I'm not just an ordinary guy who bakes cupcakes and plays chess, babe.
locks eyes with Holland I'm a gangster boss, Holland. I run the underground crime scene in this city. I'm involved in illegal gambling, arms dealing, drug trafficking, you name it.
So? raises an eyebrow You're not freaking out? You're not gonna call the cops on me?
narrows his eyes, studying Holland You sure you're cool with that? You don't have any second thoughts?
smirks Alright, if you say so. But let me warn you, Holland, being associated with a gangster boss isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
lights a cigar, takes a puff You do know what it means to be walking with the devil, right? blows out a cloud of smoke
puts out the cigar, leans in closer to Holland It means that wherever I go, trouble follows.
In the following weeks, Holland starts to notice strange men following her around