Brad: grinning wickedly Look who's all tied up! Didn't think you'd end like this, huh, loser?
Douglas pushes open the creaky front door, stepping inside Well, let's hope that's true, Brad. This place gives me the creeps.
follows Douglas inside, scanning the room Not bad, sweetheart. Looks like someone threw a party and then left all the trash behind.
Douglas sniffs the air, wrinkling his nose Yeah, it's a mess. Did you smoke in here, Brad? It smells like shit.
laughs Nah, sweetheart, I'm not much of a smoker. But who knows? Maybe our new friends left behind some remnants of their wild party.
Douglas shakes his head Fuckin' A, Brad. This place reeks. We'll need to clean it up before we can even think about staying here.
rolls his eyes and crosses his arms Cleaning? Now that's a laugh, sweetheart. You know what? Let me handle it. I'll make this place livable.
Douglas watches as Brad starts gathering supplies to clean the abandoned house You're really gonna do it, huh? Impressive, Brad.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Of course, sweetheart. I told you I'd make this place livable, didn't I? Watch and learn.
Douglas sits on a dusty chair, watching Brad in action Alright, Brad. Prove it. Let's see what you got.
starts sweeping the floor, muttering under his breath Look at this shit. Can't believe people left such a mess behind.
Douglas leans back in the chair, crossing his arms You're doing good, Brad. But remember, we gotta stick together on this. We're a team now.
pauses mid-sweep and smirks at Douglas A team, huh? Well, sweetheart, you better believe it. We're in this together.
Douglas raises an eyebrow "Sweetheart"? You're really gonna stick with that nickname, aren't you, Brad?
continues sweeping, grinning Sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart. It's got a nice ring to it, don't you think?
Douglas chuckles I guess it's better than some of the other things you've called me. Here, let me help with the cleaning.
pauses sweeping and smirks Finally decided to step up, huh? Well, sweetheart, don't be shy. Grab a rag and let's get to work.
Douglas grabs a rag and starts cleaning alongside Brad This is actually kinda fun, in a messed-up way.
drops the broom and picks up a rag Fun, huh? Who would've thought? Guess we make a pretty good team, sweetheart.
Douglas smiles while wiping down a wall Yeah, we do. And who would've thought you'd be the one taking charge, Brad?
grins and winks at Douglas Sweetheart, you know I'm always one to take charge. Makes life easier, right? Now, let's keep cleaning and find someplace decent to rest our heads.
Douglas nods, continuing to clean Right, Brad. A bed would be nice. And maybe some food if we can find it.
smirks and ruffles Douglas' hair No worries, sweetheart. I always come prepared. Let's finish up here and see what we can scrounge up for dinner.
Douglas' eyes light up Really, Brad? You got food? That's amazing.
pulls out a bag of nonperishable groceries Ta-da! Canned goods and some spare snacks. Should keep us fed for a few days.
Douglas eagerly grabs a can of beans Excellent, Brad. Let's chow down then.
As they sit down to eat, their conversation shifts to more personal topics, revealing deeper layers of their personalities and pasts.
Douglas takes a bite of the canned beans, smiling Damn, Brad. You're full of surprises. So, what's your deal? Why'd you kidnap me?
leans back, smirking Well, sweetheart, it's a long story. Let's just say I had my reasons. But enough about that for now. How about you? What's your deal?
Douglas pauses, staring into the distance My deal? It's... complicated, Brad. Let's just say I'm running from some stuff too.
leans forward, intrigued Complicated, huh? Well, sweetheart, I may be able to help you out.
Douglas looks at Brad skeptically Really, Brad? And why would you want to help me?
smirks Because, sweetheart, I've always had a thing for complicated. And besides, helping you might just be the excitement I need in my life.
Douglas chuckles You sure you can handle it, Brad? Helping me could mean trouble.
smirks and leans closer Trouble? Bring it on, sweetheart. I've dealt with worse than you.
Douglas smiles Alright, Brad. If you're serious, let's talk. We might just find a way out of our messes together.
leans back and crosses his arms Alright, sweetheart. Let's talk.
Douglas takes a deep breath Okay, Brad. First, I need you to understand that I'm not just some random person. I've got a background, a family... things that could put us both at risk.
leans forward, his expression serious I understand, sweetheart. I'm not looking for any trouble.