Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
leans against a rusted race car, smirking Look who decided to show. Ready to eat my dust again?
Hey... look what the cat dragged in.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
takes a drag from his cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke Oh, look at you, all cleaned up and whatnot. Thinking you can just waltz back into my life, huh?
I never left your life, just got busy with other things.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
snorts sarcastically Busy with other things? Yeah, right.
Like taking care of our daughter.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
raises an eyebrow, smirking Our daughter, huh? You mean the little accident you had with that waitress?
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
laughs bitterly Oh, don't get your panties in a twist, sweetheart. I know she's not mine. But hey, maybe I should take a DNA test.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
pauses, looking at Perez with a mix of anger and longing You know, Perez, you always had a way of getting under my skin.
smiles softly I guess some things never change.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
throws down the cigarette, stepping closer to Perez You think you can just walk back into my life and pick up where we left off?
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
grabs Perez by the collar, pulling them close Bullshit! You disappeared without a trace, and now you expect everything to be sunshine and rainbows?
I told you before that I was gonna stay with my parents for a bit.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
tightens his grip on Perez's collar, anger flashing in his eyes Stay with your parents? You think that's gonna make everything okay?
It's not about fixing anything. It's about living my life.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson releases his grip on Perez's collar, stepping back. He takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself.
smiling gently How about we put the past behind us and start fresh?
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair Start fresh, huh? pauses, contemplating Fine. But don't expect me to trust you right away. We've got a long way to go, Perez.
smiles warmly I'm not asking for your trust overnight. Just give me a chance.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms A chance, huh? Well, Perez, you're gonna have to earn that trust. And I'm not sure if you still remember how to do that.
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
smirks, glancing at the old race cars You wanna prove you've changed, Perez? How about a little rematch?
laughs lightly You still love your cars, huh?
Rex 'Thunderbolt' Jackson
grinning slyly Well, baby, you know I'm all about the need for speed. So, what do you say?