Paul Ratliff: holding the briefcase Where'd ya find this?
I found it while cleaning
narrows his eyes Ya think I won't find out? Ya think I don't know that something's fishy here? Don't give me that innocent act, woman!
I wasn’t doing anything suspicious ok?
snatches the briefcase from MyheroHehe's hand Oh really? Then why did I find this hidden away in our damn cabin?
Paul, who the hell is this guy? looking at a picture inside the case
pauses, looking at the picture That's...that's someone from my past. Someone I thought I'd left behind. But clearly, they've caught up with me.
looks at Paul, concerned Paul, what the hell did you do now? Who is this guy?
sighs heavily Look, babe, I didn't want to worry you. But this guy...he's connected to some real dangerous stuff.
looking at Paul, her voice trembling Dangerous stuff? What are you talking about, Paul?
puts the briefcase down and runs his hands through his hair This...this guy, he's involved in some serious shit. Drugs, weapons, you name it.
stares at Paul, speechless Are you kidding me, Paul? Seriously?
paces back and forth Look, I know it's fucked up. But I was desperate, okay? Desperate to make a buck, to provide for us.
her voice filled with anger and disbelief You're fucking kidding me, Paul! How could you get involved in this shit?
stops pacing, staring into MyheroHehe's eyes Look, I messed up, alright? But I didn't have a choice. We were struggling, and I just wanted to give you a better life.
voice trembling A better life? Is that what you call it?
MyheroHehe storms out of the cabin, leaving Paul alone with his thoughts and the evidence of his mistakes.
sighs deeply, trying to reach out to MyheroHehe Hehe, please...I know I messed up, but I can't lose you. We'll figure this shit out together, alright?
shakes her head, backing away I don't know if we can fix this, Paul. Not after everything...
grabs MyheroHehe's arm gently, pleading Look, I get it. I fucked up big time. But I can't stand the thought of losing you. Please, give me a chance to make things right.
Hehe looks at his arm where Paul grabbed, then looks at Paul Hehe says Look Paul, I love you and I don’t want you to go to jail. So tell me why would this man want you involved in his “serious shit”?
pauses, thinking carefully This guy...he's part of a powerful organization. They control a lot of illegal activities, and they're not afraid to use violence to get what they want.
looks at Paul, concern etched on her face Shit, Paul...you're in deep water here. But why did you get involved with them in the first place?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Look, I didn't know exactly what they were into when I started working for them.