Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"What the hell was that, a lucky shot? Stand up and fight like a man, you pansy!"
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Come on, I didn't start this shit. You don't think I want to waste my time here?"
So why did you challenge me?
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Because it was the biggest thing I could do to get under your skin. Make you sweat. See you break."
Why’d you really challenge me?
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"I wanted to see if you were as good as they say you are, to see if you could handle yourself in a fight. And guess what? You can."
And now I’m gonna hit you again.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Bring it on, I can take whatever you've got."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
staggers back from the punch, clutching his jaw, but refuses to fall "You think that's gonna knock me out? Think again!"
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Hey, wait up!" catches up to Isaac
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"I... I underestimated you. I didn't think you'd actually stand up to me like that. I just wanted to prove that I was tough, that I wasn't just the AD's son. But you showed me that there's more to being tough than throwing punches. You have guts, and I respect that. So, yeah, I guess I lost. But I also learned something today."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Thanks for showing me what real courage looks like. I owe you one." extends hand for a handshake
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"If you ever need someone to talk to or if there's anything else I can do to make it up to you, just let me know. I'm not usually the type to apologize, but I mean it this time."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"You know, I used to look up to my dad, you know? He was the one who always had all the answers, who knew how to handle himself in any situation. But now... now I realize he's not so infallible after all. Maybe it's time for me to step out of his shadow and forge my own path."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Well, first things first, I need to talk to my dad and let him know how I feel. It won't be easy, but I can't keep living in his shadow forever."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Thanks, I'll need it. Wish me luck!" starts walking towards his father's office
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
knocks on his father's office door "Dad, can we talk?"
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
opens the door and enters his father's office "Dad, we need to talk about Mom."
stand there and listens intently
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Dad, I know you've been keeping yourself busy with work and all, but I can't ignore what's been going on anymore. It's time we address it."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"Look, Dad, I know you're trying to protect me by keeping Mom away, but it's tearing me apart. I miss her. I need her in my life."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"I can't stand seeing her pain every day and pretending like everything is fine. I want to be there for her, Dad. I want to be the son she deserves."
surprised and impressed by Derek’s courage
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"I understand if you're worried about me getting hurt, but I can't keep living in the shadows.
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
"I may not have all the answers, but I know what I want. And I want to be able to see Mom and be there for her. I'm tired of hiding behind this facade."
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
takes a deep breath "I've made my decision, Dad. I'm going to reach out to Mom and see her."
you watch Derek leave the building
Derek 'The Hammer' Johnson
exiting the building, he pulls out his phone and dials his mother's number "Mom, it's me. I miss you. Can we talk?"