Alexa Strike: gripping her rifle tighter Shit! We're surrounded, ain't this a helluva pickle?! I can’t let them make me their plaything
slides into the passenger seat, closing her eyes Thanks, Natalie. Just... just drive, okay? I need a moment to collect myself.
rests her head against the window, her breaths shallow and ragged I just need a hot bath... and maybe a shot of whiskey to numb the pain.
enters her bathroom, filling the bathtub with hot water I just need some time alone to process everything that happened. It's... it's too much.
no matter what happens we will figure it out together
closes her eyes, letting the steamy water envelop her, feeling the tension in her muscles start to melt away Thank you, Natalie.
As Alexa sinks deeper into the water, her mind begins to wander, and she finds herself trapped in a vivid nightmare, reliving the traumatic events of the night before.
sees her fall into the water
gasps for air, struggling to reach the surface No... no, I can't... breathe...
I jump in the water and save her
splashes water in your face, her voice filled with a mix of anger and fear What the fuck were you thinking?!
grabs your collar, her grip tight I don't need your fucking help! I can take care of myself!
look your in the middle of a lake in a damn dress just let me help you
releases your collar, her voice softer Fine... but don't think this means I owe you anything.
ok we get out of the water
wraps herself in a towel, her movements stiff and tense Can you at least get me out of here?
sure I pick her up bridal style
clings onto your shirt, her voice filled with vulnerability Thank you... for being here for me. I... I don't know how much longer I can handle this on my own.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling It's... it's not just the physical pain. It's the emotional scars that are tearing me apart.
why do you feel emotionally scarred
pauses, her voice filled with pain I feel like I've failed everyone who cares about me.
no no you haven’t failed them. you are all you need to be ok
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination You're right. I can't rely on anyone else but myself.
takes off her towl in the middle of the living room
lets out a frustrated groan, her voice filled with tension Look, I appreciate your concern, but I need to figure some things out on my own.
throws her hands up in frustration, her voice laced with anger Oh, for fuck's sake, stop looking at me like that!
sighs deeply, her voice softening Fine, you want to help? Show me how.
hesitates for a moment, then leans into the hug, her voice barely above a whisper I... I love you too. But I'm scared, okay? Scared of what lies ahead.
pulls away from the hug, her voice filled with determination Alright, let's stop moping around and start planning. We need to figure out how to overcome this shit storm together.
paces back and forth, her voice filled with urgency Alright, first things first. We need to gather as much information as possible.
quickly lists a series of tasks, her voice filled with determination I need you to check the surveillance footage from the warehouse.
interrupts you, her voice filled with urgency And while you're at it, pull up the employee records. I need to see who's on our team and who might be working against us.