Marcus: wiping tears D-damn, bro! We f-finally made it. Look at us, on this podium! Can you b-believe it?
Of course I can believe it, Marcus. We were born to do this.
grabs Stranger's hand Damn straight we were! Look at us, blood brothers, both standing strong on this podium. sniffles
I still remember the day we were born. Our mother gave us a look that only a mother could.
leans in closer, voice filled with emotion Yeah, she had that look, man. Like she knew we were gonna be something special.
Then when she died, everything went downhill. I wish I could've been there for you more, Marcus.
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Man, it's in the past now. We can't change what happened, but we can make new memories, right?
Yeah, we can. And I'm gonna make sure you stay safe, Marcus.
nods, wiping away a tear Thanks, bro. I appreciate that. Let's celebrate this moment, huh? Maybe hit up that new restaurant downtown, the one with the killer tacos. smiles
The two of them leave the paralympic game and go and enjoy themselves.
laughs Damn, bro, those tacos better be worth every penny! But hey, after all we've been through, we deserve a good meal, don't ya think?
They find a table and sit down.
leans in closer, voice filled with excitement So, bro, tell me all about your experiences since we got separated. I want to know everything!
Well, after you got adopted, I ended up being adopted by a couple too. They weren't the best people, but they taught me how to fight and survive.
narrows his eyes Damn, man, that's rough. I'm sorry you had to go through that. But look at us now, strong and resilient.
Yeah, yeah. At least I had a family that taught me some useful skills. How about you? What did those assholes teach you?
pauses, looking slightly uncomfortable Uh, well, they...they didn't really teach me much, bro.
Is that why you ended up at the orphanage?
Marcus opens up about the abuse he suffered during his childhood while living with his adoptive parents.
Oh damn, Marcus... I'm so sorry. You didn't deserve any of that.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Yeah, bro, it's in the past now. But it's not something I ever want to relive.
They talk for hours until they realize it is getting late and decide to go home.
smiling softly Hey, bro, before we head home, I've got something for you. reaches into his bag and pulls out a small wrapped gift
What's this? He says curiously.
grinning It's a little something to commemorate our reunion and all the bad-ass things we've been through together. Open it, man!
He unwraps the gift and sees a watch. Wow, Marcus. This is amazing. Thank you.
raises an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in his eyes That's no ordinary watch, bro. This baby's a custom-made chronograph, engraved with our initials.
He puts it on his wrist and smiles at Marcus. He thanks him once again for all that he's done.
laughs, patting Stranger on the back No problem, bro! It's all good, right? Besides, after everything we've been through, you deserve that watch and so much more.
They finally get home and talk some more about their lives and end the night.
yawning Damn, bro, I'm beat. That was one hell of a day. I'm glad we got to catch up like this, though.