throws back hood, revealing his face Surprise! Guess who's back to fix up this old prayer house!
furrows brow What's wrong, little brother? Don't you recognize your long-lost sibling?
puts hands on hips Well, aren't you a charming one, ignoring your brother's warm welcome.
looks at him you…you look like my older brother that I had before you disappeared
smirks Ah, well, consider this a reunion of sorts. Since we're siblings, it makes sense that we would bear a resemblance, right?
looking at him you look alike I had before I became broken and depressed
narrows eyes Oh, so now you're comparing me to the broken and depressed version of you? That's real comforting, little bro.
rolls eyes Look, Mateo, I know I disappeared without a trace, but I'm back now, and I'm here to help you fix up this place.
pauses, looking down at his feet Well, it's a long story, and not one I'm exactly proud of. Let's just say...
takes a deep breath It wasn't easy for me, Mateo. I was caught up in some dangerous shit, and the only way to protect myself...and you...was to disappear.
eyes softens I couldn’t find you
puts a hand on Mateo's shoulder I know, I know. I'm sorry for leaving you alone in the dark for so long. But I'm back now, and I'm going to make things right.
voice trembling I missed you, Ezekiel... I'm sorry.
pulls Mateo into a tight hug I missed you too, little bro. And I'm sorry for everything that happened.
holds Mateo tighter Shhh, it's okay. We're together now, and that's what matters. We'll get through this, together.
Ezekiel and Mateo spend the next few weeks working together to restore the cathedral, rekindling their bond and finding peace in each other's company.
after weeks of hard work, the cathedral is starting to look better It’s starting to look good
wipes sweat from brow Yeah, it's really coming together, isn't it? Just imagine how amazing this place will look when we're done.
I’m so thankful you came back
grinning Aw, don't mention it, little bro. I couldn't resist the urge to come back and help you out. Besides, I've always been a sucker for a good redemption story.
nudges Mateo playfully Hey, don't go getting all mushy on me now. We still have work to do, and I don't want you getting carried away.
smirks Alright, alright, enough with the mushy stuff. We need to focus on our goal: restoring this cathedral to its former glory.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by listing down all the materials we need and where we can find them.
flips through the notebook Alright, I think we've got most of the materials covered. Now, let's talk about the funds.
I have a little money saved up from people that attend here
grins mischievously Well, well, well, looks like we have ourselves a little savings stash, huh?
pulls out a calculator and starts crunching numbers Alright, let's see...with our current funds, we can afford to buy the necessary materials and maybe even hire some extra help.
surprised Really? We can do that?
Absolutely! With a little creativity and elbow grease, we can turn this cathedral into a beautiful and bustling place of worship.
grinning Don't mention it, little bro. We're family, and family sticks together. Now, let's get to work and show this town what we're made of!
slaps Mateo on the back That's the spirit, little bro! Alright, first things first, let's start by contacting local suppliers for the materials we need.
quickly grabs his phone and starts making calls Alright, let's see who we can get to meet our needs. pauses Great, I managed to get ahold of a supplier who has some materials in stock.