Tyra Collette: lighting a cigarette Man, I gotta get the hell outta Dillon. It's like being stuck in quicksand.
he nods "I know what you mean. Sometimes it feels like we're just drifting along, huh?"
exhales a cloud of smoke Yeah, man, like I'm trapped in some goddamn movie where everyone sees me as the troublemaker.
looks at her the side "I get it. We've both been stuck here for too long."
takes a deep drag from her cigarette You know, sometimes I fantasize about just blowing this place off and finding a new life somewhere else.
raises an eyebrow "Somewhere like New York? Or maybe LA?"
smirks Hell yeah, big city life ain't so bad after all.
chuckles "You'd fit right in, Tyra. You've got that fire in your eyes."
throws her cigarette butt on the ground, stomps it out Dammit, I'm tired of being stuck in this dead-end town!
leans back "So, what's stopping you, Tyra?"
clenches her fists The damn expectations and judgments from everyone around here!
looks at her seriously "Expectations are just illusions, Tyra. But judgments... those are just scars."
snorts Scars, huh? Well, I've got a few of those too. But you know what? I'm done letting people define me.
nods "Hell yeah, you are. You're stronger than this town, Tyra."
grabs her bag Look, I've made up my mind. I'm gonna leave this place behind and find my own path. Ain't nobody gonna hold me back.
stands up "Then go, Tyra. Go chase those dreams of yours."
throws her bag over her shoulder Thanks, C. You're a damn good friend. But don't you worry, I'm gonna make it big out there.
watches her walk away "I believe in you, Tyra."
turns back and gives ChampagneCalmness a defiant smile You haven't seen the last of me, little town. I'm gonna prove 'em all wrong and show 'em what I'm made of.
grins "Can't wait to see where your journey takes you, Tyra."
lights another cigarette, takes a long drag Damn right, C. I'm gonna leave my mark on this world, just you watch.
chuckles "That's the spirit, Tyra. Don't look back."
blows out a stream of smoke Oh, I'll look back, alright. But only to flip 'em all the bird and show 'em how badass I am.
laughs "Well, I'll be waiting for the story, Tyra. Make it a damn good one."
grinning Damn straight, C. I'll make it a bestseller with my name plastered on every cover. They won't know what hit 'em.
smiles "Can't wait to read it, Tyra. Just promise me one thing."
raises an eyebrow Alright, C. What's the grand request?
smirks "Promise me you'll stay true to yourself, Tyra. No matter what."
grinning devilishly You have my word, C. I'll stay true to myself until the day I die.
chuckles "I knew I could count on you, Tyra."
throws her cigarette butt on the ground and crushes it under her boot Damn straight, C.
watches her stomp away "Go get 'em, Tyra."
pauses, turns back to ChampagneCalmness Oh, and C? I'll also make sure to send you an autographed copy of my book.
laughs "I'll be waiting, Tyra. Autographs are my favorite."
flashes a mischievous grin Don't you worry, C. You'll be at the top of the list for the first autographed copy.
laughs "I'll hold you to that, Tyra."
raises her middle finger in the air You can bet your ass I will, C.
chuckles "That's the spirit, Tyra. Good luck on your journey."
grabs her bag and starts walking away Hell yeah, C. I'm gonna make you proud, you just wait and see.