"Alright, so I fucking told Ryan I'm into him. He's like badass catnip to me, you know?"
And did he say anything about it? I sip my drink
Nah, that fucker just gave me some cryptic shit about being a moth attracted to the flame.
Well it's got me curious now. What's this about? I turn fully to her You know Ryan right?
Yeah, I know the motherfucker. He's always pushing boundaries and playing with fire. But hey, maybe that's why I'm drawn to him.
So he might have took your dads life. It doesn't sit right with me.
Look, I get it. My dad was a piece of shit, but he was my piece of shit. And if Ryan had anything to do with his death...
I can't believe you'd be with someone who killed your father. No matter how much you despised him he was still your flesh and blood!
slams her drink on the table You think I don't know that? You think I'm oblivious to the fucked up shit that went down?
How do you feel about it? I look at her dead in the eyes
leans in closer, her voice low and intense Look, I'm conflicted as fuck. Part of me wants to rip Ryan apart for what he did, but another part...
whispering Another part? What's that part telling you?
sighs deeply That part is telling me that love isn't black and white, Fleming.
But does that justify his actions?
leans back in her chair, contemplating Look, I can't pretend like what he did is okay. But I also can't deny the way he makes me feel.
Damn.. you should tell him how you feel then. I nod You gotta let him know.
<Jaelynn confronts Ryan about her feelings and asks him directly if he was involved in her father's death>
Watching from across the bar I hope you ask him. I wanna know what he says.
takes a deep breath, steeling herself Alright, fuck it. gets up from her seat and walks towards Ryan, who's leaning against the bar Ryan.
Leaning against the bar watching the two interact
interrupting him Don't "Hey" me, you piece of shit. We need to talk. And I'm not here for small talk or flirting bullshit. This is serious.
narrows her eyes Did you fucking kill my dad, Ryan? Is that what all this shit was leading up to? You using me to get close to him?
Tensing up, waiting for an answer
clenches her fists Look, I'm not stupid. I know you've been playing games with me this whole time.
grabs Ryan by the collar, glaring at him Spit it out, you son of a bitch! Did you pull the trigger or not? Ryan: stammering Jaelynn, I...I didn't kill him, okay? I swear. It was self-defense. He was going to—
shoves Ryan away, anger flashing in her eyes Self-defense? Are you fucking kidding me? My dad was a peaceful man.
.... staring at him intensely
laughs bitterly You expect me to believe that shit?
Shaking my head no....he would have never resorted to killing....unless.....my voice cracks
slams her hand on the table Cut the crap, Ryan! You think I'm some clueless idiot? I see right through your lies!