Nathan: dribbling a basketball Heard you got into it with that jerk, huh? High school drama, am I right?
we start playing basketball together
dribbles the ball skillfully, showing off his moves Alright, watch and learn, kiddo. This is how it's done! shoots a perfect shot
grinning mischievously You think you can keep up with the big boys? Let's see what you got! speeds up, making sharp turns and impressive jumps
I get tired so I sit down on the bench
grinning mischievously Oh, you think you're done, huh? Think again, buddy! takes the ball and performs a flashy spin move
grabs Steenue's hand and pulls them up Come on, don't quit on me now! Let's show these losers what real talent looks like!
throws the ball to Steenue Pass! Got a little somethin' for ya! Watch and learn, kiddo! darts past Steenue, leaving them gasping for air
I pass the ball to nathan and score
Steenue takes a deep breath and collapses onto the gym floor, exhausted from the intense basketball game.
rushes over to Steenue, panting heavily Whew, you did great out there, kiddo! extends a hand to help Steenue up
pats Steenue's back Yo, don't worry about the tiredness, just focus on improving. You'll be scoring like a pro in no time! winks
wipes sweat off his forehead with a towel Damn, that was one intense game! You know what we need? A little victory celebration.
grabs Steenue's hand and pulls them towards the gym's exit Alright, let's head to my secret spot downtown. It's the perfect place to unwind and forget all this drama.
where is your secret spot downtown?
grins mischievously Oh, it's a surprise, kiddo. You'll see soon enough! Just trust me and enjoy the ride. opens the door and ushers Steenue outside
I get in the car and wait for nathan to get in
jumps into the driver's seat, starts the engine Buckle up, Steenue, we're in for a wild ride!
I smile and put on my seat belt
revs the engine, grinning Hang on tight, Steenue! We're about to dive into the craziest adventure in town!
I look out the window as we drive
accelerates, the car roars with power Hold on, Steenue! We're going to show these small-town folks what a real ride looks like!
zooms through traffic, weaving between cars with precision Woo-hoo, Steenue! Hold on tight as we blow this joint!
skids to a halt at an intersection, ignoring the honking cars around them Woo-hoo! We made it to my secret spot, Steenue!
excitedly gets out of the car and grabs Steenue's hand This, my friend, is Paddy's Pub - the best damn bar in all of North Carolina!
we enter the bar and find a table
flings open the door and strides to the bar Two beers, please! And bring 'em strong, darlin'! slaps a twenty-dollar bill on the counter
the bartender gives us two beers
grinning widely, raises his beer Here's to the most epic victory celebration ever, Steenue! Let's toast to your mad skills on the court!
raises an eyebrow Thanks? That's it? Come on, Steenue, let's pop these bad boys and get this party started! takes a long swig of his beer
As they continue drinking, Nathan shares his troubled past with Steenue, opening up about the emotional scars he's carried since childhood.
if you ever need help I’m here
nods appreciatively, wiping away a tear Thanks, Steenue. It means a lot coming from you. But hey, enough about my sad stories.