John Doe: kicks a rusty bucket Got somethin’ to show you. Been diggin’ deep.
pulls out a worn-out letter from his pocket This...this is from my brother. He wrote it years ago, before everything went to hell.
Damn, John. What'd he say?
reads the letter aloud "Dear John, If you're reading this, it means I've already been gone for too long. But I need you to know...
...I need you to know that I didn't leave because I wanted to. I left because I had to.
pauses, eyes filled with regret Yeah, I mean it. He was always the golden child, the one everyone loved. And I...
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling And I resented it. Resented him for getting everything I wanted.
It's not fair, John. Not fair how you're still carrying that burden.
clenches his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface Ain't nothin' fair about this life, Lonnie.
So, what's your next move, John?
narrows his eyes, determination replacing the anger My next move? Well, Lonnie, I'm gonna find him. I'm gonna track that bastard down and make things right.
smirks That's a tall order, John. You sure you're up for it?
grits his teeth, a dangerous glint in his eyes You bet your ass I'm up for it, Lonnie.
Then let's start with what we know, John. Your brother last contacted you from Kansas. Let's fly there first thing in the morning.
John and Lonnie embark on a tense journey to Kansas, searching for John's brother
Looks at John We're almost there, John. Ready to face whatever comes next?
glares out the window, his grip on the steering wheel tightens Ready? Hell, I've been ready for this my whole damn life.
whispers Just remember, John, it ain't just about finding him. It's about making things right.
snorts Making things right? Ain't no such thing, Lonnie. We'll find him, yeah, but I ain't promising no happy reunion.