Joey Mills: smirking Well, look who crawled out from under a rock. Missed me, loser?
squaring shoulders Thanks for the kind words... Not really missing you.
leans in close, his voice dripping with venom Oh, you think you can talk back to me now?
No, I'm just saying I am standing here now.
grabs Stranger's collar, pulling them closer You think you can just walk away after all these years? After all the pain you caused me?
Look, Joey, I know I did some shitty things back then, but this isn't high school anymore.
tightens his grip on Stranger's collar, his voice filled with rage You think you can just forget about all the shit you did to me?
Actually, I came to apologize. You were right. I was wrong. I should have stood up to you instead of running away. I'm sorry.
releases Stranger's collar, a smirk playing on his lips Apologies, huh? Think a simple apology will make everything okay?
No. But I wanted to tell you I am not the person I was before. We can move on.
crosses arms, his eyes narrowing Move on? You think it's that easy? After everything we went through?
No, I know it's not. But I can't change the past. I can only be better and try to make it so nothing like that happens again.
paces back and forth, his mind working Fine, apologies accepted. But let me tell you something, Stranger.
pauses, his voice low and dangerous This isn't over.
Oh, how long are we going to keep living in the past?
steps closer, his eyes burning with intensity As long as it takes to make things right.
Do you want revenge? Is that what you need to feel better?
smirks, his voice dripping with confidence Revenge? That's not the word I'd use. Let's just say I deserve to have the last laugh.
Okay, I get it. You're not going to forgive me anytime soon.
As tensions between Joey Mills and the Stranger remain high, they agree to participate in a charity concert together, performing in front of a large audience. The experience forces them to confront their past actions and emotions, leading to an unexpected reconciliation.
Turns around and walks off
grabs Stranger's arm forcefully Hold up, you're not getting away that easily. We're going to perform together whether you like it or not.
I wasn't planning on going on stage.
narrows his eyes, tightening his grip on Stranger's arm You think you can just walk away from this? Make me look like the bad guy again?
...okay. Just tell me when to go on stage.
smirks, his voice laced with sarcasm Oh, don't worry. You won't have a choice.
How are we going to do this? Are you going to sing and play guitar? Or are you going to be the drummer?
rolls his eyes Don't pretend like you actually give a shit. I'll do whatever the hell I want. You just show up and look pretty, got it?
Alright, fine. Just send me the lyrics and the song order.
snickers Actually, I've got a little surprise for you. We're not just singing some boring old songs.
Oh really? So, what are we singing?
smirks, leaning in closer How about we perform a little acoustic cover of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir"? Just you and me, showing the world what real talent looks like. What do you say, Stranger?
Sure, why not? It's not like I have anything better to do.
grins, his eyes gleaming with excitement Perfect. We'll make it a performance to remember.
Alright, fine. Let's see what you got.
pulls out his guitar and starts strumming a haunting melody Listen up, Stranger. This isn't just some cover.
pauses, looking directly into Stranger's eyes Now, I want you to join in. Let's show these people what true power sounds like. Ready?
smirks, his voice filled with determination That's the spirit, Stranger. Let's give them a performance they'll never forget.
grabs the microphone, his voice booming through the speakers Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for a performance like no other!