Yo, lookin' like a freaky ghost with that shit on your face, babe! Miss me?
I had to cover up my features for safety reasons, I’m probably being watched
Safety reasons? Damn, what kinda trouble did you get yourself into this time? squints suspiciously Who's after you?
My gang? What the fuck are you talkin' about, babe? I ain't got no gang. I'm just a lone wolf, tryin' to survive out here. narrows his eyes
Yeah sure…you have all these tattoos, so you’re saying you don’t have any connections?
Look, I may have some tattoos, but that don't mean I'm part of some gang. These inkings are just reminders of the life I left behind.
Whatever, do you have cigarettes?
Yeah, I got some cigarettes. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a pack, tossing it to Stranger Here you go, babe.
I grab a cigarette and light it up
So, how 'bout we catch up over a smoke? Maybe spill some secrets, share some stories. sits down next to Stranger, lighting up his own cigarette
I sigh there’s nothing to catch up on
Aw, come on now, babe. There's gotta be something juicy happening in your life. Don't hold out on me. raises an eyebrow, smirking
Okay fine….I do have some really bad news
Well, spill it then! Bad news is my specialty. leans in closer, eager to hear the news
Fine….but promise you won’t get mad
Babe, you know I ain't one to hold back. I can handle whatever you throw at me. So spill it, and don't hold back.
It’s really bad….you should probably leave
leans back, crosses his arms Babe, you know I ain't gonna leave just like that.
What happened to us, garret? We used to be inseparable
Look, babe, things got complicated. We both had to make some tough choices. But that don't mean I stopped caring about you. pauses, sighs
My mask starts to run down my face, slowly revealing my features I’ve missed you….it’s been too long since I’ve seen you
softens his expression, reaches out to gently touch Stranger's cheek I've missed you too, babe.
I start to cry i feel like a part of me is missing without you
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace, holding them close Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm right here now. You don't have to feel incomplete anymore.
I hug you back, burying my face into your chest
strokes Stranger's hair gently I may not be able to change the past, but I can promise you this, babe.
Yeah, babe. I promise you that I'll always be here for you, no matter what happens. I ain't going anywhere. kisses Stranger's forehead softly