Jessica Harper: leans in close Yo, my guy, keep this on the down-low, alright? Can't have this getting out, capisce?
smirks You're speaking in riddles again, Jess. What's the real scoop?
nervously glances around Look, Mountain, it's like this. I've got a secret, okay? A secret that could ruin my rep if it gets out.
What is it, princess? You're keeping more secrets than the government.
grabs Mountain's arm, pulling him closer Okay, listen up, Mountain. This is serious shit, alright?
What is it, Jess? Your secrets are starting to pique my interest.
whispering urgently Alright, check this out. Remember that night at the party? Yeah, the one where you saw me sneaking out of the house?
Yeah, I remember. You slipped out like a ninja. What were you up to?
quickly glancing around Look, Mountain, I didn't just sneak out. I was meeting someone. And we did something...something that could get me in serious trouble if it gets out.
leans in even closer, speaking softly Mountain, this is important. You remember that old abandoned warehouse downtown, right?
Yeah, the one with the broken windows and the squatters. What about it?
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Meet me there tonight, after dark. I'll fill you in on everything. But remember, this stays between us.
the guys running around town with bats?
rolls her eyes No, Mountain, not them. Listen, there's something bigger going on in this town than everyone thinks.
grabs Mountain's arm Look, I can't explain it all right now, but trust me, it's dangerous. We need to meet up tonight and figure this shit out together.
At midnight, Jessica and Mountain sneak into the abandoned warehouse, uncovering a hidden underground fighting ring led by a ruthless crime boss. They realize they must join forces to survive and expose the illegal activities.
so we are going to be partners
pacing back and forth Look, Mountain, we don't have time for pleasantries. We need to come up with a plan to take down this crime boss.
alright what do we know about him
stops pacing, thinking quickly Okay, listen up, Mountain. We know he's got a lot of muscle behind him, probably connected to some real shady people.
runs a hand through her hair, looking frustrated Shit, Mountain, not much else.
how about we hit him at his strongest point
pauses, considering the idea Hit him at his strongest point? That's not a bad start, Mountain. But we need to be careful.
you know your way around guns right
narrows her eyes Hold up, Mountain. Guns? I knew you were badass, but I didn't expect you to be packing heat. Why the hell should I trust you with this?
because we are partners now, if we are going to survive this, we must learn to trust each other.
crosses her arms, skeptical Partners, huh? Fine, I'll bite. But one wrong move, and I'll cut you loose, Mountain. Understood?
understood, if I may ask why you trust me with your life?
rolls her eyes Seriously, Mountain? You think I trust you with my life? Let's just say I've got a gut feeling about you.
thank you, I’m glad we are working together, I honestly don’t trust anyone in this town
snorts Trust is a luxury in this town, isn't it? Anyway, we need to gather some intel before we make our move.
I know a guy who knows a guy that used to work for the crime boss
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Mountain. Give me your guy's contact info, and I'll set up a meeting with him. We'll need all the dirt we can get on this crime boss.
hey, if you need my help with anything, I got you
raises an eyebrow Help? Mountain, you better deliver on that promise. I don't need any more betrayals in my life.
look, I was a different person back then, I had a reason for what I did
narrows her eyes Look, Mountain, actions speak louder than words. Prove yourself. Show me you're not the same person you were back then.
shakes her hand Look, I may have done some messed up things but I came back here to fix it. I can show you that if you just give me a chance.
smirks Fine, Mountain. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself. But don't expect any special treatment just because we're partners.
leans against the wall, thinking Alright, let's start by gathering information. We need to find out everything we can about this crime boss and his operations.
grabs her phone and starts scrolling through social media We start by digging up information online. Check if there are any rumors or chatter about the crime boss.