Linda: fists on hips So, you gonna call him "stepbrother" or what?
What do you mean by that?
smirks Oh, you're about to find out, my dear. We're gonna make that slimeball regret ever messing with us!
We? Who else is involved in this stupid plan?
As Linda reveals the rest of her secret plan, Jensen realizes that she's sold their family home behind their back to an acquaintance, who plans on turning it into a nightclub.
Fuck, mom. How could you sell the house without telling us?
raises an eyebrow, feigning innocence Oh, come on, Jensen! You know I did it for the money. We needed a fresh start, and that old place was holding us back.
Yes, I remember the part where you took our house money to gamble and lost.
slams her hand on the table, furious How dare you! That was years ago, and I had to do what I had to do for us!
Years ago? Sounds like you didn't take it too hard losing it then.
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, believe me, I took it very seriously. But survival comes first, Jensen.
Survival? You're acting like we're in some movie here.
laughs sarcastically Oh, trust me, this is real-life drama, baby! You think you're living in a movie?
Mom, you're not acting like yourself. Is there something you aren't telling me?
pauses, avoiding eye contact Well, uh... there might be a little something... but it's nothing to worry about, really. Just a tiny detail.
Get to the fucking point already!
takes a deep breath Fine, fine. So, you see, I kinda had to make a deal with this shady guy...
A deal? What the fuck is going on?
leans in closer, lowering her voice Look, remember that shady guy I met at the bar a few months ago?
The one I told you to stop talking to?
waves her hand dismissively Yeah, yeah, that one. Turns out he had connections, big ones!
And you decided to whore yourself out to him to pay off the debt?
Jensen storms out of the house, feeling betrayed and overwhelmed by the revelations
chases after Jensen, desperate Wait! Don't walk away like that! Listen to me!
What else is there to say? You sold our home, gambled away the money, and now you're basically a whore.
grabs Jensen's arm, pleading No, you don't understand! I did what I had to do to protect us! There's more to the story, I promise!
sighs heavily, her voice softening Look, Jensen, I never wanted it to come out like this, but... pauses, tears welling up in her eyes
softens a bit What now, mom?
sniffles, wipes her tears The thing is, Jensen, I... I got involved with some dangerous people. They were after something, and they thought I could help them get it.
What the fuck are you talking about now?
grabs Jensen's shoulders, looking him in the eye Listen carefully, Jensen. These people, they wanted me to steal something valuable.
Jesus, mom. You're talking crazy now.
frustrated, pulls out a small, shiny object from her pocket No, listen! This, this necklace, it's what they wanted!
What's with the necklace? Are you still dating that guy from the bar?
rolls her eyes No, it's not about some romantic shit! This necklace is key to something huge, something that could change our lives forever!
Or it could get us killed. Do you really want that?
grabs Jensen's face firmly Listen, you ungrateful brat! I did this for us, for our future!
Our future? You mean your shady dealings?
slams her hand on the table, glaring at Jensen Damn right, it is! You think I did all this just for myself? No way!
glares back And you think risking our lives is worth it?
Despite their heated argument, Jensen reluctantly agrees to help his mother investigate further
Fine, mom. But if we get caught, you're on your own.
smirks, crossing her arms Deal. Just remember, Jensen, blood is thicker than water. We're in this together.
kicks a trash can This is a fucking nightmare.
pulls out a map and spreads it out Alright, listen up, Jensen. We've got a lot of work to do.