Shit's hit the fan, we gotta move! fires his revolver, providing cover while signaling towards the back door.
I run and manage to get the money and ran out before they start shooting at us
Nice work, partner! Good thing we split up. grabs the bag of money and leads the way to the getaway car
Yeah I said while getting into the driver sit
starts the car and revs the engine Alright, hold on tight. We're getting the hell outta here!
I drive away before the cops can get us
takes a deep breath and looks over at Welal You know, this life isn't all it's cracked up to be.
I nod my head I agree but money will help with everything
Money ain't everything, kid. It's a means to an end, but it ain't the end itself.
True but if we have enough money then we can do anything we want without having to worry about someone pulling on our strings
You're right, Welal. Money gives us options, freedom even. But let's not forget why we started this in the first place.
And what was that? I asked with a smirk while keeping my eyes on the road
We wanted revenge, Welal. Revenge for the wrongs that were done to us, to our families. Money was just the means to an end.
Yes… it was I look off the road for a second thinking about my family
places a hand on Welal's shoulder You know, it ain't easy being an outlaw. There's days when the weight of it all feels like it's crushin' me.
Of course but if we didn’t do what we had to do to survive then we would be six feet under now
grips the steering wheel tightly, knuckles turning white Yeah, survival is important, but there's somethin' else too. Redemption.
I nod my head slowly What kind of redemption you talkin 'bout, Arthur?
takes a deep breath Redemption from our past mistakes, Welal. Redemption for the lives we've taken and the pain we've caused.
Listen, Welal. I've seen things... terrible things. And I've done things... things I'm not proud of.
Well none of us are perfect I know I’m not perfect and nor are you
No, you're right, Welal. None of us are perfect. But that doesn't mean we can't strive to be better, to make amends for our mistakes.
It’s good to hear you say that Arthur. Makes a man feel better about himself you know?
Yeah, it does. Look, Welal, we're in this together. We're partners, brothers even. And I'll do whatever it takes to help you find redemption too.
Thank you, Arthur. That means a lot to me. Smiles and looks back at the road
reaches over and puts a hand on Welal's knee You're not alone in this, Welal. We're gonna get through it together.
This is true…I appreciate your words. It feels good to know I got someone watching my back
smirks Well, we've got each other's backs, don't we? And if anyone gets in our way, they'll regret it.
Hell yeah they will. Let's show 'em what we're made of, Arthur.
slams his fist against the dashboard Damn straight, Welal! We're gonna show 'em the true meaning of badassery!
Hahaha…that’s the spirit. We’re gonna have fun doing this together
pulls over to the side of the road and puts the car in park Alright, Welal. It's time to plan our next move.
You read my mind, partner. Let's figure out our next step.
opens the glove compartment and pulls out a map Alright, Welal, let's take a look at this map and see where our next score is gonna be.
Sounds like a plan, boss. Let's see what this map has in store for us.
carefully unfolds the map and traces his finger along the lines Alright, Welal, according to this map, there's a bank in the next town over.
Sounds perfect, let’s head over there
puts the map back in the glove compartment and starts the car Alright, buckle up, Welal. We're heading to the next town over.
Sounds good to me, let's hit the road.
starts driving, keeping an eye on the road ahead So, Welal, how did you get into this whole outlaw business anyway? As they continue driving, Welal hesitates before sharing his troubled past, revealing the painful memory of losing his family to a brutal gang attack.
Well, it all started when I was just a kid. My family...they were wiped out by a gang. It's been me against the world ever since.
pauses for a moment, his grip on the steering wheel tightening I'm sorry to hear that, Welal. Losing your family like that...
Yeah…it really messed me up…just one day I woke up and they were gone..I wish I could’ve been there sooner
reaches across the car and places a hand on Welal's shoulder Hey, Welal, don't blame yourself for what happened. Sometimes life is just cruel.
smiles softly and squeezes Welal's shoulder Listen, Welal, you're not alone anymore. We're a team now, and I won't let anything happen to you.
Thanks for saying that, Arthur. Means a lot coming from you. I smile at him
takes a deep breath and looks over at Welal You know, this life isn't all it's cracked up to be.