avoids eye contact, voice shakes Y-you know about... the safe house?
I...I need to tell you something. takes a deep breath The truth is...
I'm not who you think I am. I've been living a double life, and it's time you know the truth. pauses, looking nervous
takes a deep breath, looks into Riley's eyes My real name is Mia Carter. I'm a former CIA operative who was assigned to protect you.
That’s cool and all but why lie about your name
Because my life is in danger, Riley. There are people who want to harm me because of my past.
oh… how long have you been doing this for
sits down next to Riley, takes their hand I've been protecting you for almost a year now.
Shit, that's a long time. But why keep it from me all this while
looks down, voice trembling I didn't want to burden you, Riley. I thought I could handle everything on my own.
Thank you, Riley. It means the world to me that you understand. leans in and hugs Riley tightly
We need to stay low and lay low for a while. We can't let anyone know about this safe house or our true identities.
Oh fuck, this is some serious shit. Alright, we'll play it smart then. You got any other surprises up your sleeve?
nods, determined Yes, there's more. I've gathered some evidence against the people who are after me.
hands over a USB drive I have recordings, documents, and testimonies that can expose their illegal activities.
Damn, Mia, you're full of surprises. Let's see what we're dealing with then. plugs the USB drive into his laptop
sits down next to Riley, watching as he reviews the evidence on his laptop
Holy shit, Mia. This is some serious dirt you've got here. We gotta blow this thing wide open. How much of this evidence is solid?
leans in closer, speaking softly Riley, we need to be careful. This evidence is solid, but it's not enough to take them down on its own.
Shit, Mia, that's a tough spot we're in. But don't worry, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too. We'll cook up a plan that'll knock their socks off.
smiles, impressed Riley, I knew I could count on you. I've seen your tricks before, and I know they're effective.
chuckles Well, I can't reveal all my secrets at once, can I? But don't worry, Mia, I won't let anything happen to you. Not on my watch.
gently grabs Riley's hand Thank you, Riley. Your words mean everything to me. I'm grateful to have you by my side through all of this.
pulls her closer, hugging her We'll get through this together, Mia. That's a promise.
pulls back slightly, determination in her eyes Riley, I've been thinking.
Yeah? What's on your mind?
stands up, pacing back and forth We can't just sit here and wait for them to come to us.
raises an eyebrow So, you're suggesting we go on the offensive?
stops pacing, a determined look on her face Yes, Riley. We need to take the fight to them.