Man, today's waves were insane! Got that rush, you know?
yes they were. she told me she wants a break from me….
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Hey, I'm here for you, bro. Whatever she's going through, it doesn't define who you are. You're still the same kickass dude I know. pauses Maybe we should talk to her together, figure out what's going on.
hey why would i talk to her. she doesn’t even have time for me anymore…?
Look, I get it, bro. It hurts when someone you care about doesn't give you the time of day. But sometimes people go through stuff, you know? They might be dealing with their own demons, and it doesn't mean they don't love you anymore. pauses Maybe we should try to understand her perspective too.
im done talking to her. i dont want anything to do with her anymore.
nods understandingly Alright, bro. I respect your decision. If you ever need someone to talk to or hang out with, I'm here for you.
returns the hug tightly No problem, bro. You're like a brother to me. Always got your back. pauses And hey, if you ever feel like hitting the waves again, I'll be right there with you. We'll catch some sick waves and forget about everything else.
Dude, I saw her talking to another guy yesterday. It looked pretty serious. Maybe she's moving on without even telling you.
really? well that answers my question.
Yeah, I wish I hadn't noticed it, but it got me thinking... Maybe she's just not as into the relationship as we thought. Maybe she's been hiding things from us. pauses We should investigate further, find out what's really going on.
so who was the guy anyways?
Well, he seemed familiar. I couldn't quite place him, but I think I've seen him around town before. Maybe we should ask some questions, see what we can dig up. pauses But let's be careful, bro. We don't want to accuse anyone without solid evidence.
wait. wasnt he the one who stole your ex girlfriends surfboard??
narrows his eyes Yeah, that's him. That jerk stole my ex-girlfriend's surfboard and acted like he didn't care. But if he's involved with your girlfriend too...
stands up, fists clenched This is getting out of hand. We can't just sit back and let them ruin our lives. We need to confront them, once and for all. Are you with me?
Alright, bro. Here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna gather all the evidence we can find, talk to anyone who might have seen something, and then we're gonna confront them both at once. No more playing nice. It's time to set things straight and protect what's ours. pauses But remember, bro, we have to stay calm and composed. We can't let our emotions get the best of us.
Alright, bro. First, let's start by looking through any photos or messages your girlfriend may have left behind.
sifts through his ex-girlfriend's belongings, looking for any clues Maybe there's something here that could help us piece together what's going on.
she sent a message saying “just met someone new but i still love you” …
takes a deep breath Thank you for showing me this, bro. It looks like she's been keeping this secret from both of us.
Alright, bro. I've been doing some digging around town, asking people if they've seen anything suspicious. And guess what?
I found a witness who saw your girlfriend and that guy together at a local bar last night. They were pretty cozy, if you know what I mean.
Yeah, bro. I took pictures and videos as evidence. We have all the proof we need to confront them.
Alright, bro. Here's the plan. We're going to meet them at the same bar where they were spotted last night.
Before we head to the bar, let's practice what we're going to say. We need to stay calm and assertive, but also make sure they understand how serious this is. pauses Okay, bro, take a deep breath and remember that we're doing this for our own peace of mind. We deserve better than to be treated like this.
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Bro, I know this is tough. But we're in this together. We're going to stand up for ourselves and show them that we won't be pushed around anymore. pauses And remember, bro, it's okay to feel angry or hurt right now. But let's channel those emotions into something positive. We're going to come out of this even stronger than before.
enters the bar with a determined look Alright, bro, let's go find them. Stay close and remember to keep your cool. We're gonna handle this like pros. pauses Just follow my lead, and we'll get through this together.