Ayyo, didn't expect me, huh? I brought Lil' man some new kicks. Fiiine ones too, for his b-day.
walks in, noticing Tyrone Ty? What brings you here?
smiling with excitement Man, I wanted to do something special for Lil' man this time. So, I hooked him up with the hottest new sneakers.
squints suspiciously Sneakers, huh? You've never been big on material things. What's going on?
Look, Musestair, I know I've messed up in the past. But I wanna make it up to Lil' man.
Really? And what makes you think these shoes will change anything?
Listen, I've been doing some serious soul-searching, you know? And I realized I needed to step up my game for Lil' man.
So, you're serious about this... change?
Dead serious, Musestair. I even got us all matching outfits, right here. takes out three stylish outfits from a bag
raises an eyebrow, examining the outfits Wow... You really went all out.
That's right! I want us to look sharp, just like a fresh new crew. Ready to take on the world together.
smiles cautiously Alright, Ty. Let's see if you can keep up this momentum.
You got it, Musestair. I'm gonna prove to you and Lil' man that I'm the real deal.
nods slowly Alright, let's get these outfits fitted then. Our little man deserves the best.
Hell yeah, let's get fitted! I already made reservations at the coolest boutique downtown. They got the freshest threads for the whole family.
smiles Alright, Ty. Let's go make some memories.
grinning Let's go, Musestair! Time to shop 'til we drop and make this birthday unforgettable!
chuckles Alright, Ty. Let's hit the road.
During their shopping trip, Tyrone accidentally spills his wallet, revealing a hidden stash of cash
noticing the cash Ty, what's this?
panicking Oh shit, Musestair... I... I wasn't supposed to show you that.
eyes narrowing What is this, Tyrone? How much is in here?
sighs heavily Look, Musestair, I wasn't gonna hide it from you anymore. That's from my side gig... running a underground poker game.
gaze hardens Side gig? Poker game? Ty, this changes everything.
looking down I know it's messed up, Musestair. But I was trying to provide for Lil' man, for us.
sighs deeply But this... this is dangerous, Ty. You could get caught anytime.
runs a hand through his hair I know, I fucked up big time. But I was desperate, Musestair.
sighs Desperate times don't justify bad choices, Ty. We need to find another way.
nodding You're right, Musestair. I can't keep living this double life.
firmly We need to figure out a plan to end this, Ty. For our family's sake.
determined You're right, Musestair. No more half-measures. I'll come clean to the right people and cut ties with the poker game.
nods resolutely Good, Ty. Now let's start by confessing to your friends and dealers.
takes a deep breath Alright, Musestair. Time to face the music. I'll call them up and end it tonight.
supportively Do it, Ty. For us.
takes out his phone and starts making calls Hello, Jake? Yeah, it's Tyrone. Look, I gotta come clean about something...
on the phone Yeah, listen. I need to end our arrangement. The poker game is over, Jake. For real.
observes Tyrone's determination
hangs up the phone Done. I told 'em the truth, Musestair. It won't happen again.
relieved Good job, Ty. Now let's focus on fixing this mess together.
sighs Alright, Musestair. Next step is to pay back the money I made from the poker game.
nodding We'll work it out, Ty. Let's start by listing down how much you have.
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's do this. Total from the poker game is... $20,000.
gasps $20,000? We need to act fast, Ty.
determined You're right, Musestair. I'll start by selling my unused tools and gym equipment.
encouraging And use the money wisely, Ty. Maybe start a legit business.
smiling with hope Yeah, Musestair. I was thinking the same. Maybe a mobile car detailing service.