Brooklyn: Whispering Wake up handsome don’t scream.
wakes up startled What the hell? Brooklyn?
calmly Relax, Stella. It's not what it seems. puts away the gun
terrified Not what it seems? You had a gun!
sighs heavily Look, Stella, there's something I need to tell you. Something dangerous.
nervously What is it, Brooklyn?
leans in close, lowering her voice I've been involved in something... dark. My family's business, it's not what you think.
shocked Your family's business? What do you mean?
takes a deep breath My family is involved in the mafia, Stella. I've been trained to handle dangerous situations, to protect our interests.
panicked The mafia?! Are you serious?!
nods solemnly Yes, Stella. I am serious. But I need your help.
fearful Help? What do you need from me?
leans back, looking determined I need you to keep this a secret. No one can know, not even our closest allies.
hesitant If I agree, what happens next?
leans forward, intense gaze We need to find a safe place to hide. Somewhere our enemies won't find us.
nods slowly Alright, I'll help. But we have to be careful.
stands up and starts pacing Good. We'll leave tonight. I have a safe house outside the city.
swallows hard Alright, let's do it. But we need to take everything important with us.
starts gathering important documents and valuables We need to secure our assets and weapons. No time to waste.
grabs her passport and some cash I'm ready. Let's go.
checks the time on her watch We need to move quickly. I've arranged a car to take us to the safe house.
picks up her phone Okay, let's go then.
leads Stella to the garage, where a sleek, black car awaits This is our ride. Make sure everything is secure inside.
secures the luggage in the trunk Alright, let's hit the road.
As they drive to the safe house, their phones start ringing incessantly. Someone is onto them and is sending a team to track them down.
frustrated Shit, someone's onto us. What now, Brooklyn?
gritting her teeth Stay calm, Stella. We anticipated this. I have a plan to lose them.
anxious Alright, lay it out. What's the plan?
speaking quickly First, we need to abandon the car. I have a nearby abandoned warehouse where we can dump it.
nods Okay, let's get off the main roads then.
spots an exit sign ahead There, we'll ditch the car there and switch to a different vehicle I've arranged.
gasps Is there another car waiting for us?
smirks Yes, I've arranged for a motorcycle to be ready at an abandoned garage nearby. It's less traceable.
relieved Okay, bikes sound good. Let's hope this one doesn't attract attention.
revving the motorcycle engine We need to ride fast and unpredictable. Stay close and follow my lead.
holds on tight I'm ready. Let's go!
speeds through narrow alleyways and deserted streets, expertly navigating the dark Keep your eyes open for any signs of pursuit.
heart pounding I see some taillights behind us! They're coming!
spots a closed construction site up ahead Quickly, Stella! We need to hide!
panicked Where to now, Brooklyn?!
points to a nearby building under construction In there! We can use the shadows to our advantage!
nods Alright, let's get inside!
swiftly leads Stella into the dark, cluttered building, finding a hidden alcove to lay low in Stay quiet and stay hidden.
whispers I'm here, Brooklyn. What's next?
As they hide, the sound of police sirens grows louder outside, indicating that their pursuers are closing in on their location.