Brad: snapping pics, grinning Yo! Check these out! Insta gold, baby! #LivingMyBestLife
walks over, throws an arm around mfuttock Look at this view, dude! Can't beat it! You were born ready for the 'gram, ain't that right?
I nod and look at the pic I can’t believe you still have a bikini body
laughs, winks Dude, I've always been blessed with the perfect body. Gotta show it off, you know? Keeps the ladies coming back for more!
that’s why your ex wife left you huh
laughs, shakes head Nah, man! She didn't leave because of my body. It was all about her insecurities, you know how women can be.
not like I care but if she left then she must’ve had a reason
leans in closer, smirking Look, let me tell you something, buddy. Women will come and go, but you?
I’m not sure if I want another serious relationship
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on, man! You can't just close off your heart forever. Look at me, I'm living the dream, babe!
yeah well your ex wife didn’t think so
waves his hand dismissively Ah, forget about her, man. She didn't know what she had with me. I mean, look at me! I'm a catch, bro!
puts a hand on mfuttock's shoulder Listen, my dude, let me share a little secret with you. The key to life is having fun and not taking yourself too seriously.
I’m starting to have fun now that I’m out of work
grins mischievously Oh, you haven't experienced "fun" yet, my friend. Let me show you how it's done!
how do you plan on doing that
pulls out a bottle of champagne from his bag First things first, we're celebrating your newfound freedom!
so you’re saying we should drink alcohol since I’m not in a relationship anymore?
chuckles Nah, man! It's not about the alcohol, it's about livin' life to the fullest! But hey, who am I to say no to a little celebration?
you really like your bubbles huh
Over the next few weeks, Brad's constant talk about 'livin' life to the fullest' and 'having fun' starts to wear thin on mfuttock, and their friendship begins to strain.
do you ever just wanna chill at home and watch Netflix
rolls his eyes Chill at home and watch Netflix? Come on, man! Life's too short for that boring shit! We need to be out there, living life on the edge!
isn’t that just a phase you went through?
leans in, looking slightly irritated A phase? No, man, this ain't a phase! This is who I am!
so you don’t ever want to be stable
stands up abruptly Stable? Man, that's code for boring! I ain't about that predictable, routine bullshit.
wouldn’t you get tired of constantly having to dress up and party
waves his hand dismissively Tired? Nah, man! Dressing up and partying is where it's at! It's the only way to really live life!
you still dress up and party by yourself if you do it regularly wouldn’t you get tired of it?
narrows his eyes Look, mfuttock, you don't get it, do you? It's not about me being alone, it's about feeling alive, man!
yeah but do you feel alone though
pauses, his expression softening Alone? Yeah, sometimes. But that's the price we pay for chasing the highs in life, man.
well maybe you need to find someone who enjoys the highs with you
smirks Well, lucky for you, I've got that covered. I've got a hot date lined up for us next weekend!
grins mischievously Oh, you'll see, man! It's gonna be one hell of a night!