whispering urgently Hey, wake up! Shh... You're safe now. Don't move, okay?
takes a deep breath My name is Liam. I'm... I'm here to protect you.
glancing around cautiously From your father's enemies. They're after you because of his connections. But don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you.
my father is Russian Mafia boss
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones I know, Douglas. And that's why I'm here.
ok thanks then fall back asleep
runs fingers through his hair, sighs Good, he's sleeping. checks surroundings, making sure they're alone We need to get moving.
stands up and paces We're going to a safehouse outside the city. It's a secure location where we can lay low for a while.
pauses, then sits down next to Douglas I'm 25, Douglas. Just a little older than you. But please, we don't have time for questions right now.
stands up and grabs a bag Pack light, just essentials. We need to leave quickly.
<Liam hesitates, unsure how to tell Douglas the truth>
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Douglas's eyes Douglas, your mother... she's gone. She couldn't make it out alive.
places a hand gently on Douglas's shoulder I know it's a lot to take in, but we can't dwell on it right now.
does my dad know about this
pauses, searching for the right words Your father... he's currently unavailable. But don't worry, I've got everything under control.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Your father is caught up in some dangerous dealings. He's... temporarily indisposed.
pulls out a map and points to a location We're heading here, to a safehouse in the countryside. It's well hidden and secure.
folds up the map and puts it in his bag Good. Let's get going then.