Lexi: "Can you believe this shit? Set up, for my bro? You got a plan or what?"
I think we should take a break
stops pacing, crosses arms A break? Are you fucking kidding me? The system is out to get me, and you want me to take a fucking break?
takes a deep breath, clenches fists Calm down? You think I can just calm down?
runs fingers through her hair, agitated Yeah? Well, you try being framed for something you didn't do and see if you can just fucking calm down!
glares at ButterflyWhisperer, voice filled with frustration Focus? How the fuck am I supposed to focus when my whole life is going down the drain?
you still have time to fix this
pauses, eyes narrowing Fix this? You really think I can fix this, Butter? You think I have some secret trick up my sleeve?
I grab her by the waist I didn’t say that
leans into ButterflyWhisperer's touch, voice softens Look, Butter... I appreciate the sentiment, but this shit is beyond fixing.
so you give up that easy?
pulls away from ButterflyWhisperer, anger flaring again Give up? You think I'm just gonna lay down and accept this shit? Fuck that!
no, I ask you to fight, I’m here for support
pauses, takes a deep breath, calms herself Alright, alright. I hear you, Butter. I hear you loud and clear.
Lexi and ButterflyWhisperer devise a plan to prove her innocence and clear her name
sits down with ButterflyWhisperer, starts outlining a detailed plan Alright, here's what we're gonna do. Step one, we gather evidence.
starts making phone calls, gathering support I need you to get in touch with my old connections. They might have some information that can help clear my name.
starts visiting places from her past, asking questions and gathering information Alright, so we need to find the real culprit. Let's start with Tony's rundown bar.
enters the rundown bar, scanning the room Keep your ears open, Butter. We're looking for anyone who might know something.
I sit in a booth and listen
starts striking up conversations with regular patrons, asking subtle questions about the night of her arrest So, did you see anything unusual that night? Any strangers hanging around?
smiles slyly, leans in closer to a patron Oh, and by the way, did you hear about the police framing innocent people lately? Seems like there's some corruption going on. winks Patron: nervously laughs Uh, no, I haven't heard anything about that. Just trying to enjoy my drink, lady.
I chuckle as I finish my drink
whispers to ButterflyWhisperer That guy's definitely hiding something. Let's keep an eye on him. nudges ButterflyWhisperer Keep your guard up, Butter. We don't want to miss anything. Patron: glances suspiciously at Lexi and ButterflyWhisperer You two got a problem with something?
grins mischievously No problem, just making sure everything's above board, you know? Wouldn't want any dirty cops around here. winks at the patron Patron: laughs nervously Yeah, yeah, whatever you say.
quickly texts ButterflyWhisperer Meet me outside in five minutes. I think we're onto something big.