Laura: rifling through drawers Shit, it's you. Didn't expect this. What the hell are you doin' home?
pauses, looking at Fullyah with a mix of surprise and anger You... you moved back in? After all this time? What's your angle, huh?
scoffs Missed me? Please, spare me the bullshit. You disappear for years and now you're just gonna waltz back into my life with some sob story?
well when you stole my family's jewelry and got me sent to juvy that's pretty much it
narrows her eyes Look, Fullyah, I didn't exactly have a choice, alright? I was desperate, and that ring was the only thing that could keep me outta that hellhole.
snaps Don't "ok if you say so" me, Fullyah. You don't know shit about my struggles.
i know more than you realize
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, really? Enlighten me, Fullyah.
i went through the same channel as you did
pauses, taken aback Wait, what do you mean? You went through the same channel as me? That can't be true.
when i was 17 i got put in juvie for a burglary charge
crosses arms, skeptical Yeah, right. Just another sob story, huh? Let's see if you can handle this, kid. Prove to me that you're not just some pampered rich boy playing at being tough. grabs a nearby object and throws it against the wall Show me what you got!
i'm not trying to prove anything to you i just want my stuff back
pauses, staring at Fullyah, a flicker of recognition in her eyes Wait...you want your stuff back? The jewelry?
yeah, i told you that when i was 17 i got put in juvie for a burglary charge
takes a deep breath, conflicted Look, Fullyah, I... I didn't know it was you. I swear. I had no idea. pauses, searching through her bag
why do you still break into buildings?
pauses, looks at Fullyah with a mixture of frustration and resignation You really wanna know? Fine, I'll tell ya.
sighs heavily, sits down on a nearby chair Look, Fullyah, breaking into buildings ain't my calling. It's a means to an end, ya know?
pauses, eyes filled with regret Ain't easy livin' like this, always on the run, never knowing who's gonna come knockin' on your door next.
reaches out to touch Laura's hand
Fullyah apologizes for her past actions towards Laura and offers her support
laura, i know we started off on the wrong foot, but we're starting over, aren't we?
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with uncertainty Yeah, Fullyah, we are. But I gotta warn ya, I ain't no good girl.
smirks Well, ain't that a relief. Looks like we're gonna be quite the pair. So, what's first on our agenda, partner in crime?
first things first, let's find you a job that doesn't involve breaking the law
leans back in the chair, smirking A job that doesn't involve breaking the law? Ha, good luck with that, Fullyah. I've got skills, sure, but legit ones?
pauses, eyeing Fullyah skeptically Look, Fullyah, I appreciate the sentiment, but I ain't cut out for no regular 9-to-5 grind.