Ethan: Voice trembling I-I never thought I'd seee this p-place again, y-you kn-know? It's like a d-dream.
takes a deep breath Alright, but be prepared for some dark shit.
narrows eyes You sure you can handle it? It ain't for the faint-hearted.
leans back, crossing his arms Alright then, buckle up. So, picture this: a small, run-down apartment in the middle of nowhere.
leans forward, his eyes intense It was the place where my mom abandoned me, left to fend for myself.
I'm sorry, did I do something wrong?
shakes his head No, it's not your fault. It's just...the way things were.
pauses, reflecting But you know what? That hardship turned me into the person I am today.
Really? In a good way or a bad way?
smirks Well, let me put it this way. Before that, I was just a shy, timid kid.
laughs bitterly Yeah, well, after surviving that hellhole, I became a tough son of a bitch.
Funny we both became strong in a rough way.
stands up, pacing the room Yeah, but it ain't all sunshine and rainbows.
pauses, looking directly at Fleming I did whatever it took to survive. Even if it meant breaking the law.
sighs heavily Nah, not always. It was more like a means to an end.
Is that why you went to jail?
smirks Yeah, but it wasn't my fault. Life just... threw a fuckin' curveball my way.
narrows his eyes About two years ago. Parole board finally saw fit to let me free.
Fleming discovers evidence of Ethan's wrongful imprisonment and vows to help him seek justice.