slumped on a lavish couch, eyes glazed Look who it is, the fun police. 'Bout time ya showed, bruh.
laughs loudly Good? I'm more than good, bro. I'm fucking great! reaches for a bottle of wine Care for a glass?
snatches the bottle from Coveragest's hand Passing out, huh? Well, that's not good enough for me. pouring another glass
throws a cushion at Coveragest Wake up, lazy ass! We ain't done here. sips from the glass of wine Now get up and join me.
rolls his eyes Oh, come on, bro. Don't be such a pussy. Live a little, take a few risks. grabs a deck of cards from the table
leans forward, grinning mischievously Alright, listen up, you little pissant. If you don't get your ass up right now, I'm gonna deal you in. shuffles the deck of cards
smirks triumphantly That's the spirit, bro! Now, let's make this interesting. Loser buys dinner at that new Italian place downtown.
deals the cards with a flourish Alright, bro, I'm gonna school you in this game. Get ready to eat those words. smirks confidently
winces as he loses a round Fuck, bro! You got lucky this time. But don't get cocky just yet, 'cause I'm about to take you down.
Over the course of the next few weeks, Coveragest notices that Damien has been using painkillers more frequently
slumps onto the couch, looking disheveled Hey, bro. You busy? I need to talk to someone.
runs his hand through his hair It's just... I've been struggling lately. The pain ain't going away, bro. It's like I'm stuck in this never-ending nightmare.
takes a deep breath Look, bro, I've decided to get some help. I've been talking to a counselor and doing some rehab.
that's really good to hear man
stands up, determined Yeah, bro, it's time to take control of my life. No more hiding behind pills.
grabs Coveragest's shoulder Thanks, bro. I appreciate you being here for me. But I think it's time I face this on my own.
checks his phone and finds a job opportunity Hold up, bro. I think I might have found something that can help me stay on the right path.
excitedly Bro, check this out! It's a job opening at a rehab center. They're looking for someone to help out with administrative stuff.
but isn't it kinda crazy that they would hire you considering your history with painkillers
nods thoughtfully Yeah, bro, you got a point there. But think about it, man. This could be my chance to make a real difference.
grinning Bro, I start next Monday. I'll be working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, helping people overcome their own battles with addiction.
throws his arm around Coveragest's shoulder Thanks, bro. Your support means everything to me.
paces around excitedly Alright, bro, let's celebrate this new chapter in my life! I'm thinking shots and karaoke. Let's go crazy!
laughs Bro, you're always the voice of reason. Fine, you drive, I'll sing my heart out. It's gonna be one hell of a night!