Shh, babe, 5-0 everywhere. Gotta stay low-key. You ready to bounce?
a blonde girl tries to sneak by Rico secretly
snarls and lunges towards the blonde girl Who the fuck do you think you are, sneaking around here? Get lost!
the blonde girl runs away scared
Damn, babe, you were like a frickin' ninja out there. Got any more tricks up your sleeve?
I can drive us to the next town
grinning Oh, you think you can handle driving? Gotta prove yourself, babe? Alright, let's see what you got. Hand me the keys.
rolls his eyes Look, babe, we don't have time to waste. If you can't drive, you're slowing us down.
I-I just don’t wanna leave in a car
Fine, if you don't want to leave in a car, then you better be ready to run like hell. We gotta make it to the next town before they catch us.
grabs AirborneScholar's hand and starts sprinting Come on, babe! Keep up! We've gotta lose these pigs.
spots an abandoned truck nearby Babe, check it out! We can hide in there and make a quick getaway. rushes towards the truck
opens the truck door and hops inside Get in here, babe! tosses AirborneScholar their bag And remember, keep your head down and stay quiet.
As they drive away in the truck, AirborneScholar and Rico manage to evade the police and escape to the next town, but not without a few close calls along the way.
after a long drive they arrive in a small town
smirking Well, well, well, look at us, babe. Safe and sound in a new town. checks the surroundings
smirks Don't you worry, babe. I always come prepared. pulls out a hidden stash of cash
puts his arm around AirborneScholar Babe, this is our fresh start. We're gonna make a name for ourselves in this town. First things first, we need a place to lay low.
narrows his eyes Well, babe, I know a guy who knows a guy. There's a rundown motel on the outskirts of town.
puts his phone in his pocket Alright, babe, let's hit up this motel. I'll call ahead and make sure they've got a room available for us.
follows Rico to the motel
on the phone Hey, buddy, it's Rico. Yeah, I need a favor. Let's meet up real quick. I'll fill you in then. hangs up and looks at AirborneScholar Babe, give me a minute. I need to set up a meeting with a friend.
takes a deep breath Alright, babe, here's the plan. My friend owes me a favor, so I'm gonna cash in on it. He knows a guy who owns this motel.
grabs AirborneScholar's hand Hold tight, babe. We're about to secure a roof over our heads. starts walking briskly towards the meeting spot
they meet up with Rico’s friend
greeting his friend with a firm handshake What's up, man? Good to finally catch up with you. Friend: smirks Long time no see, Rico. You look like you've been through hell and back. What's the deal? Rico: glances around cautiously Let's talk inside. It's important. gestures for AirborneScholar to follow him into a nearby café
walks into the café with Rico
As they sit down in the café, Rico explains the deal to his friend and arranges for the ownership of the rundown motel.
a couple hours later they arrive at the motel
opens the door to the motel room Welcome to our new digs, babe. Ain't nothing fancy, but it's ours. gestures for AirborneScholar to enter
closes the door behind them Alright, babe, let's get comfortable. takes off his jacket and throws it on the bed
walks over to the kitchenette and starts rummaging through the cupboards Let's see what we've got to eat.