Yo, you good? Ain't no one gonna mess with ya, promise. 'Member those days I was a dick, huh?
Damn right you do! Don't tell me you still hold a grudge against me. Cut me some slack, man. We were just kids back then.
Yea….. it has been a long time…..
Look, I know I was a real jerk to you back in high school. I mean, I was a jerk to everyone, but you were my main target.
Man, I wanna make it up to you. I know I can't change the past, but I can make things right. Let me show you how much I've changed.
You don’t need to….. it is in the past.
grabs your arm gently No, look, I get it. But don't you think people change? I've changed, for the better, I promise. Let me prove it to you.
And how are you going to do that?
smirks confidently Well, first of all, I'm gonna make sure you're protected. No more bullsh*t from anyone. You're under my wing now.
Thanks but I don’t really need protection
narrows his eyes Oh, you think you don't need protection? Let me remind you, back in high school, I used to knock you around like a punching bag.
That was a long time ago….. things have changed
laughs sarcastically Oh, it's true, things have changed. I'm not the same reckless kid anymore. But that doesn't mean I can let you wander around without any protection.
leans in closer, voice firm Look, I may not have been there for you back in high school, but now I am.
And how exactly are you protecting me?
smirks I've got connections, man. People owe me favors. And don't worry, I won't let anyone lay a finger on you. You're under my watchful eye now.
he feels a bit better knowing he has someone watching his back
Rex Maddox proves his worth as Douglas's bodyguard, keeping him safe from potential threats and earning his trust.
a few weeks later he has dinner with him and a few other people
raising an eyebrow So, Douglas, who's the lucky lady you're bringing with tonight? Is she the one you've been talking about all week? Rex Maddox: grinning mischievously Don't tell me you've already found someone who can put up with your sh*t. Impressive, man.
leans in and whispers So, spill the tea, man. How did you land her? What's her name? Is she an actress or a model? Or maybe...
he smiles Her name is Allison. She’s not famous or anything.. she’s just a cool person.
leans back, smirking Well, well, well. Looks like you've managed to snag yourself a rare gem, huh? A cool person, eh?
raises an eyebrow Cool, huh? Well, you know what they say, Douglas. Keep your friends close, and your cool friends even closer.
leans in closer, voice low Listen, man, I gotta ask you something. Is she... is she single? I mean, I might be in the market for some new company tonight.
winks mischievously Well, well, well, looks like we might be throwing a party tonight. takes out his phone and starts texting
grinning Oh, nothing much, just organizing a little gathering. You know, a few close friends, some drinks, maybe even a little mischief.
stands up, clapping his hands together Alright, enough chit-chat. Time to get this party started!
everyone gets drunk and tipsy
grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours himself a drink Hell yeah, everyone! Let's keep this party lit! takes a swig of his drink
snatches up a deck of cards from the table Alright, folks, time to spice things up! Who's ready for a game of poker?