Jason: sips beer Yo, heard my bro still hung up on ya. Bet ya didn’t see that comin', huh?
leans in closer, grinning Well, ain't that a fuckin' shocker? One minute he's all about that "we need to talk" shit, next he's head over heels for some other chick.
when I was dating him, he was broke af
snorts Broke? That's one word for it. I remember when we were kids, our parents had to take out a second mortgage just so he could go to college.
laughs Nah, man. I dropped out. Who needs all that student loan debt, right? Plus, I learned everything I need to know from my lil' ol' self.
leans back, smirking Ah, well, let's see... I'm 23 now. Yeah, fresh into my legal drinking age when I last saw ya. But hey, who's countin'?
thats pretty close. Im 24.
raises an eyebrow 24, huh? So, you're just a year ahead of me. Well, guess what, Lawbook? Age is just a number.
yeah, a number that doesn't matter when you're too broke to pay attention to it
bursts out laughing Damn, Lawbook, you always knew how to bring it! Money, money, money! It's like you're speaking my language or something!
well, I gotta keep up with you rich folks
throws his arm around Lawbook's shoulder Oh, trust me, Lawbook, you definitely need to keep up with us "rich folks".
As the night goes on, Jason and Lawbook get into a heated discussion about their past relationship and unresolved issues. Emotions run high, and old wounds are reopened.
hey, hey, calm down. I said we could talk but if you want to start throwing things then I'm leaving
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Yeah, sorry about that, Lawbook. I didn't mean to lose my cool.
grabs another drink, taking a sip Look, Lawbook, I know it's been a while since we've talked, but I've been thinking a lot lately...
leans in closer, voice filled with regret About us, Lawbook. Our breakup. I've been doing some serious reflecting, and I gotta admit, I fucked up.
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident Come on, Lawbook, don't give me that shit. I know I messed up.
well, you did. you told me you were going to be a better partner and support me. then you left without even explaining why. you could have said "hey wait for me" or called and said "hey I'm staying with my parents for a few days." instead I got a text saying you were breaking up
slams his fist on the table Fuck, Lawbook, I messed up, alright? I should've handled things better. I should've communicated, been there for you.
instead you were gone. I still loved you, I wanted to work through it. I was afraid you'd go off and leave me for someone better
leans in even closer, eyes full of determination Lawbook, I can't change the past, but I can damn well change the present.
grabs Lawbook's hand across the table By being there for you, supporting you, and showing you that you're worth everything.
like go on dates and hold hands in public?
smirks Dates, hand holding, the whole shebang. You name it, Lawbook, I'll do it.