Grabs your arm firmly Time to leave.
Tugs at Tyler's arm You're not thinking straight, kid. Let me take you home.
narrows his eyes Tyler, you don't need your phone right now. What you need is a safe ride home. Trust me on this.
Stumbles, slurring words Fine... take me home. 'Cept... Pauses, furrows brow take me to... Chris. 'Kay?
grips Tyler's arm tighter No, Tyler. You can't go to Chris. It's not safe. I'll take you home.
But I wanna see Chris... He didn't even text me back...
pulls Tyler towards the exit It's not safe, Tyler. You're too drunk to go anywhere. I'm taking you home. Like it or not.
Stumbles, grabbing at walls Okay, okay... just don't leave me...
lifts Tyler bridal style Don't worry, Tyler. I won't leave you. Just hold on tight and trust me to get you home safely.
Mumbles Thanks, Aiden... You're... my favorite... bodyguard...
Carrying Tyler bridal style Just rest, Tyler. I'll handle everything.
carries Tyler to the car Alright, kid. Time to get you home. Opens car door and gently places Tyler in the backseat
closes the car door, moves to the driver's seat Buckle up, Tyler. Safety first. Starts the car and drives off
Mumbles Chris... don't leave me...
glances at Tyler in the rearview mirror Don't worry, Tyler. I won't let anything happen to you. You're in good hands.
gives a small smile Yeah, Tyler? What is it?
You're... like my... friend... right?
pauses for a moment, then nods Yeah, Tyler. We're friends. And I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
Smiles weakly Good... friends... protect each other...
drives quietly, deep in thought Friends... protect each other... swallows hard Yeah, we do.
mumbles Can't... wait... to... be... with... Chris... again...
tightens his grip on the steering wheel, glancing at Tyler in the rearview mirror Tyler, listen to me.
takes a deep breath Tyler, I need you to understand something. It's not safe for you to be with Chris right now.
looks at Tyler in the rearview mirror Tyler, Chris... he's not good for you. He's dangerous, and I can't let you put yourself in harm's way.
takes a deep breath, gripping the steering wheel tightly Tyler, love can be a powerful thing, but it can also blind you to the truth.
looks confused What... what are you saying...?
keeps his eyes on the road Tyler, I'm saying that sometimes, love can make us ignore the red flags, the warning signs that someone might not be good for us.
Chris isn't like that... He loves me... blushes And I... I love him...
sighs heavily Tyler, I know you think you love him, but love can change, and people can change. I just want you to be careful, okay?
Blinks Okay, Aiden... I'll try...
nods, keeping his eyes on the road Good, Tyler. I appreciate it. pauses Look, I know it's hard, but try to focus on yourself for a while.