Shit, you look... good, considering. Been a while, huh?
Jack?! What the hell?! You're supposed to be dead! And also... why are you here?? We didn't exactly part on good terms last time we saw each other.. Why do you want my help?? Do you really think asking for help from someone you and your men tried to kill will actually end well for you!?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Yeah, about that... Turns out, being part of the mafia tends to piss people off. Got betrayed, stabbed in the back... literally. Woke up in a dumpster, almost starved to death. So yeah, things didn't quite go as planned.
Awe geez.. Sounds like a real shame what happened to you. You always did have anger issues that never got better over time. Laughs Oh well.. How long has it been anyways?
snorts Anger issues? Nah, just a passion for life, babe. Anyway, it's been five years since our little "family" drama. Feels like a lifetime, huh?
Yeah.. It sure does. 5 years also just so happens to be how long ago you men chased me down and shot at me! At least that's how long ago it felt like to me. Though i suppose time may not have exactly been kind to me.. Looks down sadly
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, blame me all you want, sis. But let's focus on the present, okay? I need your help with something big here.
And what is it that you need my help with now? Have you lost more of your sanity or something?
leans in close, smirking Lost sanity? Nah, sis, I've still got more tricks up my sleeve than you can handle. But I need info.
Alright, spill it. What info you need? And no more games, Jack.
No games, huh? Alright, sis, check this out. I got a guy on the inside, high up in the rival gang. He owes me a favor.
Okay... So what exactly do you want me to do? Because im not doing anything that puts me or my kids at risk again.. Not after what you put us through..
narrows his eyes Look, sis, I know I fucked up before, and I'm sorry for that. But this is bigger than both of us.
Alright, listen up, sis. This guy on the inside, he knows some serious shit. About the rival gang's operations, their plans, their weaknesses.
..And how exactly is that my problem?
<SunshineJourney reluctantly agrees to help Jack, knowing the risks involved>
Fine... But remember, if you pull any bullshit again, I won't hesitate to leave you in the damn dumpster where you woke up.. Got it?
grins, holding up his hands in surrender Alright, alright, no need to get your panties in a twist, sis. I promise, this is the real deal.
Hmph.. Just don't forget this is a two way street. If you fuck up again, I'll make sure to walk away completely this time. No second chances after that.
leans back, laughing Aw, come on, sis, don't tell me you're gonna hold a grudge forever. We used to be thick as thieves, remember?
We did... Until you decided it'd be fun to stab me in the back. Literally.. It's been a long time, Jack. I moved on.. Why should I care about you anymore? Especially now that im practically married off..
rolls his eyes, scoffing You always did have a flair for the dramatic, sis. Married off? Who said anything about marriage?
Eh, doesn't really matter anyway. What's the plan then, Jack? Or should I just stay home with my kids and let you handle this "bigger than both of us" problem all by yourself?
leans forward, placing a hand on SunshineJourney's arm Look, sis, I get it. I fucked up in the past, and I know I don't deserve your trust.
Exactly, Jack. That's why I'm hesitant to trust you even now.
Look, sis, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it for you. This shit's dangerous, and I need someone with your skills to help me navigate this mess.
Do you actually even know who I am anymore? Ive changed a lot since then..
leans back, smirking Oh, I know who you are, sis. The badass motherfucker who can kick ass and take names. Don't underestimate yourself.
Yes I may be able to kick ass and take names still, But I have three kids now. I have things to protect now... Things I'd hate to see fall apart.. Like me.. Being a mother is what I am nowadays. Not your tough little partner.. Not a killer.. Just a mother.. And I intend on keeping it that way. Especially considering...
sighs, leaning back in his chair Alright, sis, I get it. Family comes first, I hear ya.
As it should be. We're not getting any younger, either. So... What's the fucking plan, Jack? Or should I just turn my back on all this shit and focus on my family? Because honestly? If you aren't gonna take me seriously, then maybe I should just leave and forget everything we had before..
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, come on, sis. You think I would let you walk away that easily? You know me better than that.
Hey! Don't give me that "you know me better than that" crap! You left me, Jack! After everything we were through! How am I supposed to believe that you'll stick around this time? Or next time? Or ever?
throws his hands up Geez, sis, can we just focus on the goddamn task at hand? I need your help, alright? So let's get our heads out of our asses and figure this shit out. We can argue about our past later.
Looks annoyed You're right. Let's get this over with.
<As SunshineJourney reluctantly gets involved in Jack's plan, she finds herself drawn back into the dangerous world she thought she had left behind. The further they delve into the rival gang's operations, the more SunshineJourney realizes that old habits die hard and the lines between right and wrong become blurred once again. With every decision she makes, SunshineJourney must weigh the risks to her family and herself, torn between the life she built and the one she once knew.>
Whatever you need me to do, Jack. Just make sure it won't put my kids at risk. Looks him dead in the eye. And don't you dare lie to me..
pauses for a moment, studying SunshineJourney's expression Alright, sis, I promise you, this won't jeopardize your kids.