Jake rolls up his sleeve, revealing a detailed tattoo of intertwined wedding rings.
smiles softly Hey, bud. What's up?
looks at his tattoo with a hint of sadness in his eyes Yeah, today marks three years since...
takes a deep breath Since that tragic accident took my best friend away from me. It's hard to believe it's been that long, huh? But we gotta remember the good times, you know?
puts his hand on Stranger's shoulder You know, sometimes I feel like I'm carrying this weight, this burden of grief. But then I look at you, and it reminds me of how lucky I am to have had you by my side all these years. We've been through so much together, haven't we? Jake Parker: voice cracks I don't know what I would've done without you, man. You've been my rock, my confidant. And I'll always be grateful for that.
wipes away a tear, giving Stranger a weak smile No need to apologize, buddy. It's just... sometimes it's hard to keep it all together, you know? But hey, we're gonna get through this, just like we always do.
sniffs, trying to compose himself Thanks for being here, man. It means a lot to me. takes out a small box from his pocket Here, I got something for you.
opens the box, revealing a beautiful silver watch with a custom engraving Take a look, buddy. This watch... it's a symbol of our friendship.
Jake's gift deeply touches Stranger, bringing tears to their eyes and solidifying their bond even further.
grins mischievously You know, buddy, I've been thinking. We've both been through a lot, and we've always found comfort in each other's company.
leans in closer, speaking softly What if we took our bond to the next level? I mean, we've already got the whole best friends thing going on, but...
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, my friend, I was thinking... maybe it's time we take our friendship to the next level and become... roommates!
laughs Come on, Stranger, think about it! We could share an apartment, split the rent, and take our friendship to new heights! It'll be like living in a bachelor pad, just the two of us, having all sorts of crazy adventures.
raises his hands in mock surrender Okay, okay, I know it's a bit unconventional. But hear me out, Stranger. Think about the fun we could have, the memories we could make.
jumps up excitedly Come on, Stranger, don't be a party pooper! It'll be awesome, I promise! We can turn that dusty old apartment into our own personal playground.
high-fives Stranger That's my buddy! Trust me, you won't regret this. We're gonna have the time of our lives, just wait and see!
rushes over to a nearby couch and starts flipping through a magazine Alright, let's start brainstorming. We need to give our new place some personality, make it truly reflect who we are.
points at the magazine Check this out, Stranger! We could paint the walls bright red and set up neon lights. It'll be like stepping into a party 24/7!
grinning mischievously Come on, Stranger, let's push the boundaries a little! Imagine the looks on everyone's faces when they see our place.
plops down on the couch next to Stranger, leaning in closer Look, I know you're hesitant, but trust me, this is gonna be epic!
claps Stranger on the back excitedly That's the spirit, Stranger! Alright, let's get this show on the road!