Marcus: leans in, whispers Enjoying yourself?
smiling takes a sip of whiskey This place is amazing, Marcus. Really brings back some memories.
narrows his eyes Memories, huh? Let me guess, good ones?
laughs Some of the best. This was where we first dated, remember?
smirks Ah, yes. The place where you fell for the charming, charismatic Marcus.
grins And here I am, still falling for you.
leans in closer, voice low But let's not get too comfortable, Asher. Things change, people change.
raises an eyebrow You always had a way of keeping things real, Marcus. But what's on your mind?
leans back, smirking Just a little reality check, Asher. We can't live in the past forever.
sighs You're right, Marcus. But isn't it worth remembering the good moments too?
leans in, voice firm Asher, I'm not here to romanticize the past. I'm here to remind you that we've got a present to shape.
frowns slightly And what about our future, Marcus?
leans in, locking eyes with Asher Our future is what we make of it. And right now, I'm wondering if you're ready for the challenges ahead.
looks away, then back at Marcus Challenges? Like what?
leans in, voice low and serious Like facing the financial struggles that come with this life.
swallows hard I...I know it won't be easy, Marcus. But I'm willing to fight.
smirks, leaning back in his chair Good. Because fighting is exactly what we're going to have to do. pulls out a stack of papers
slides the papers across the table It's our current financial situation. Not pretty, but it's reality.
nods Yeah, Asher. We're in deep. But I've been working on a plan to turn things around.
leans in, speaking with determination I've been meeting with a potential investor. They're willing to give us a chance, but there's a catch.
heart racing A catch? What kind of catch?
leans in, voice hushed They want a majority stake in our business in exchange for their investment.
whispers A majority stake? Are you serious?
nods, determined Dead serious. But if we don't seize this opportunity, we could lose everything. I need you to trust me, Asher.
takes a deep breath Trust you? After all these years? After everything we've been through? pauses Alright, Marcus. I trust you.
grabs the papers, starts flipping through them Alright, Asher. We've got work to do. First, we need to meet with this investor.
checks his calendar Tomorrow. We need to be prepared. I'll work on the presentation tonight. stands up, gathering his things
stands up too Tomorrow it is. I'll make sure I'm ready.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls I'll arrange a meeting at the investor's office. We'll need to bring our A-game, Asher.