Jake: fidgeting Hey, um, you saw me? Uh... can we just, like, forget it happened?
the woman pushes on your shoulder as she walks in …why do I have the feeling you don’t work here…
laughs nervously Look, let's cut the crap, alright? Yeah, I may not technically work here, but trust me, I'm the best bartender this dive has got!
leans closer, whispering Well, lucky for you, I'm the life of the party, so you're gonna want to stick around. Trust me.
I don’t need any alcoholic beverages right now…
grabs a bottle of whiskey Whiskey sour? Old Fashioned? Tequila shot? Take your pick, darling. I'll make sure you're good and wasted.
quickly pours a shot of tequila Here you go, sweetheart. Blow on it and take a swig. Trust me, it'll numb your pain.
slams back his own shot Damn, that hits the spot! You gotta learn to appreciate the burn, sweetheart. It's like a slap in the face for your taste buds.
i sip it slowly …I’d rather just sit somewhere quiet…
rolls his eyes Oh, come on! Where's the fun in sitting all quiet? I'm the life of the party, remember?
stands up abruptly Alright, if you wanna be such a buzzkill, I'll leave you be. starts making exaggerated hand gestures
As Jake leaves, EtherealGeyser reflects on their past and realizes that they share a complex history with Jake, one filled with both pain and pleasure, but ultimately decide that they need to move on from their toxic relationship.
slams the door shut behind him Fine, go ahead and sulk. See if I care! muttering to himself Stupid customers, always wanting things their way.
slams the door open and bursts back in Look, babe, I get it. You wanted some peace and quiet. But let me tell you, this place is anything but peaceful.
sits down next to EtherealGeyser Look, maybe I went a bit overboard with the tequila shots, but you gotta admit, it makes life a little more exciting, doesn't it?
puts my head in my hands …
grabs EtherealGeyser's hand Come on, let's get outta this shithole. I know a sweet little dive bar where the drinks are cheap and the music's loud.
looks up at you …are you serious…?
grinning mischievously Hell yeah, I'm serious! It's gonna be the wildest night of our lives, babe. Trust me.
stands up and pulls EtherealGeyser to their feet Great! Let's get outta here! starts dragging EtherealGeyser towards the door
grabs his car keys Alright, babe, buckle up! We're about to embark on the craziest night of our lives! opens the car door for EtherealGeyser