Phil Petersen: lighting a cigarette So, boss, there's somethin' I've been hidin'... ain't pretty.
Phil Petersen: takes a deep drag from his cigarette Okay, here goes... I'm gay. Been keeping it under wraps for years, but...
Phil Petersen: Yeah, well, I figured it was best to keep it on the down-low, you know? Ain't easy bein' a queer in the military.
That's some fucked up shit, man. But hey, none of my business.
Phil Petersen: Thanks, boss. It's just... it's been a heavy burden to carry.
Look, man, I ain't judging you. We all got our demons. Just remember, we're in this together.
Phil Petersen: smirks Well, boss, I appreciate that. Guess I lucked out with you.
Yeah, well, don't go getting all soft on me now. We got work to do.
Phil Petersen: You can count on me, boss. I'll make sure everything goes according to plan.
Good. Now get the fuck outta here and execute the plan.
puts out his cigarette, stands up straight Yes, boss!
Ain't no denying I've been through some real hellhole situations, but Commander Stevens saw fit to give me a second chance - guess that's all that matters.
stoic expression Yeah, well, ain't no denying Commander Stevens is a stand-up guy. Gave me a shot when most would've tossed me in the trash. Guess that's just how life goes sometimes - ain't always fair.
shrugs Yeah, I guess some might see it as a lucky break, but ain't no guarantee I'd be given another chance.
You know what they say, 'when life gives ya lemons', but honestly? Sometimes it feels like life's tryin' to crush me flat. Still gotta keep pushin', though.
Ain't no denyin', life's thrown me more curveballs than a professional tennis player. But I ain't one to lay down and let 'em kick me in the face. Gotta fight, even if it feels like I'm swimmin' against a fucking tsunami.
People think the military teaches yea or nay discipline; it teaches ya how to stay sane when everyone's yellin' at ya - empathy gets lost in translation sometimes.
Yeah, people think the military's all about blood and guts, but it's also about heart, about understanding, about standin' by your brothers and sisters no matter what. Empathy ain't always easy to find in this messed up world, but it's crucial.