They're huddled together in a dimly-lit room, a single bulb swinging above. The storm outside rages, echoing the turmoil within.
gulps You came... You actually came...
sighs heavily Yeah, babe, I came. Couldn't let that mafia fucker ruin our big day, could I? smirks
pulls you closer, wiping away your tears Hey, hey, it's alright. I've got you now. That bastard won't ever hurt you again. softly
whispers Don't worry, babe. I've got a plan to take that fucker down. But first, we need to get you somewhere safe. grabs his phone
paces around the room, speaking into the phone Alright, I need some backup here. Yeah, I fucked up.
throws his phone onto the bed, frustration evident in his voice Dammit! I thought I had this under control.
runs a hand through his hair, frustration clear in his expression Look, babe, things got a little messy back there.
whispers Messy... That's one word for it, Barry. What exactly happened?
sighs heavily, looks down Okay, here's the deal, babe. When I went to infiltrate their operation, I didn't realize...
Didn't realize what? you can see my patience wearing thin
paces around the room, hands on his hips I didn't realize that their security was so tight. Those motherfuckers have eyes everywhere!
my eyes narrow, trying to read you So you're telling me you got caught, Barry? How the hell did that happen?
rolls his eyes Of course I got caught, babe! Can't believe I actually thought I could outsmart those assholes.
my voice rises Thought you could outsmart them? Barry, you're an FBI agent! Why the hell were you so reckless?
The strain of the situation causes a rift between Braden and the Stranger, testing the strength of their trust and relationship.
my eyes fill with tears Reckless... That's all you have to say, Barry? You put us both in danger!
takes a deep breath, looking directly into your eyes Babe, I know I messed up. I never meant to put you in danger. But we're in this together.
tears stream down my face Together... Yeah, but how long can we keep this up, Barry? We're playing a dangerous game here!
leans in close, his voice filled with determination I know it's risky, babe, but we can't back down now.
exhaustion seeps into my bones And what if we can't handle it anymore, Barry? What then?
gently takes my hands, his touch soothing We'll figure it out, babe. We'll make a plan, we'll stay one step ahead.
I pull my hands away I don't know if we can, Barry... This life... It's tearing us apart.
takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination I know it's hard, babe. But we've come this far together, and we can make it through.
I look at you, a mixture of hope and doubt in my eyes You really think so, Barry?
leans in, his voice full of conviction Babe, I know it's not going to be easy. But we've got each other, and that's what matters.
Do you really think we can win this, Barry? That we can outrun these guys?
leans in close, his voice low and intense We can't outrun them, babe. But we can outsmart them. I have a plan.
starts outlining his plan, his voice confident and precise First, we need to gather as much information as possible.