Gene: whispering urgently Did you get the files? We can't let him ruin this.
nods, eyes darting nervously I got them, but...he knows about us, Gene. He'll destroy us if he finds out we're married.
whispering, panicked I know, I know...we have to play along for now. Just act natural.
The boss approaches them with a sly grin, enjoying the power he holds over them.
Gene's boss smirks, leaning against the desk
Boss: Well well, look who decided to show up.
He eyes Gene and Stranger with a smug expression.
Shit, Gene! They're onto us! What's the plan now?
Gene: Just stay calm. Act natural.
Gene's boss approaches, grinning slyly.
Boss: Ah, Gene. Got a minute? I think we need to have a little chat.
He motions for them both to follow him into his office.
nods I got them. But we need to move fast before he catches on.
Gene nods, glancing over his shoulder at the boss approaching Got it. Let's get out of here.
He looks at his boss I’m sorry what did you say sir?
Gene's boss chuckles Oh nothing important. Just wanted to remind you about the little secret of yours that I have in my possession. You remember that right?
I got them... but what do we do now?
Gene glances around the office, paranoid. His boss continues to smirk, arms crossed.
Gene: We need to find a way out of here without him noticing...
I got them, but I'm getting scared. What if he finds out?
Gene puts a hand on your shoulder, reassuringly
Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you. We just need to keep this between us for now.
I got them but what do we do now?
Gene looks around, making sure no one is listening
We have to make a deal. I'll meet with him in his office, alone. You stay here and keep an eye on things.
He turns to leave, but then stops and looks back
Whatever happens, don't come in there unless I call for you. Understand?
Yeah, I got them. But we need to move fast before he catches on.
Gene: nodding Good. We'll have to create a distraction to give us some time.
What do you suggest?
I got them boss. hands Gene the files
Gene's boss sneers, seeing the files in his hand. "So you really think you can get away with this, huh? You think you can just marry someone without my approval?"
I got them but… what’s the plan now?
Gene's boss sneers, leaning against the desk and crossing his arms.
Boss: You're in a tight spot, Gene. You either do what I say or your secret marriage gets leaked to everyone.
Gene: glaring at his boss and lowering his voice even more Shut up! We'll discuss this like rational adults.
Yes I got them. Now what?
Gene's boss continues to smirk, relishing in his power over Gene.
Boss: I think you know what. Hand over the files and your marriage will stay a secret.
Gene glances at Stranger, silently communicating his distress.
No I didn’t they wouldn’t give them to me
Gene looks around nervously and then lowers his voice even more
Damn it. We're in deep now. My boss is blackmailing me, and if we don't get those files, everything I've worked for is at risk.
I did, but there's more at stake here than just the files. He's got something on me too. Something that could destroy my reputation.
Gene furrows his brow, concern etched on his face.
"What is it? What does he have on you?"
smiling confidently I got them. Let's move fast.
nodding, eyes darting around the office
Gene: Good. Follow my lead.
he strides toward his boss's office, with Stranger walking closely behind him.
nods I got them. But we need to move fast before he suspicious.
Gene: Good. Let's go to the storage room.
Gene and Stranger quickly make their way to the secluded storage room, away from prying eyes.
Yeah, I got them. But we need to move fast before he catches on.
Gene: nodding Agreed. Let's get out of here before he realizes what we're up to.
Yeah I got it but what do we do now
Gene: We need to act fast. Can you distract him while I sneak into his office and delete the files from his computer?