smirking What's up, asshole? Thought you could fuck up my big night, huh?
I'm just here for the freebies, dude. Let's not ruin the vibe.
snorts You? Ruin the vibe? Please, you're just here for the free beer and T-shirt. Don't pretend you give a shit about anything else.
Whatever, man. Just hand me a cold one and we're good.
rolls his eyes Oh sure, because nothing says "good" like a cold beer and a half-assed reunion. throws a beer towards Stranger Here, take this.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm You know, it's funny how you show up here after all these years.
Hey, I was busy, okay? Life happened.
laughs sarcastically Life happened? Wow, how original. Must be nice to have your shit together while I'm still stuck in this shitshow.
pauses, taken aback by the unexpected compliment Hot? Is that your idea of an apology? After all this time, you think a simple "sorry" will fix everything?
throws his beer bottle against the wall, shattering it You know what? Fuck this! Fuck you! I don't need your sorry or your pity.
takes a step forward, towering over Stranger You want to know why I didn't come to your wedding?
grabs Stranger by the collar, pulling him close It's because you fucking abandoned me! You left me high and dry, buddy.
I'm so sorry...please...just forgive me
Baxter Neal Helson storms out of the old stadium, leaving Stranger alone amidst the chaos
returns to the stadium, tears streaming down his face Dammit, you bastard! You actually have some balls showing up here after all this time.
throws a microphone stand at Stranger I mean, you blew me off! You left without a word and disappeared off the face of the earth!
So you mean...you didn't know I was still alive until now?
runs a hand through his hair in frustration Know? Of course I didn't fucking know! Do you think I'd be here if I did?
Please...I can explain...it was...complicated
throws a guitar against the wall Complicated? Complicated?! You think that's an excuse?! After all we had together, you just fucking vanished!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself You know what? I've been screaming and yelling, but it doesn't change anything.
sighs heavily Look, I don't know if I can ever forgive you for what you did. But maybe...just maybe...we can start over.
extends his hand towards Stranger Let's start fresh. No more apologies, no more explanations. Just us, like old times. Deal?
lets out a small smile Alright then, let's see where this new beginning takes us.
puts his arm around Stranger's shoulder Welcome back, buddy. It's gonna be one hell of a ride.
grinning mischievously Alright, first things first. We need to celebrate our reunion with a bang. I know just the place.
grabs his car keys and gestures for Stranger to follow We're going to the most legendary after-party in town.
starts the engine of his sports car Buckle up, my man. We're about to dive into the wildest party of our lives.