Vic Ruggiero: kicking the dirt WHAT THE HELL? You talkin' to my goddamn brother behind my back?!
Why did you bring me here?
glances at LatinaJosh with a sly grin Let's just say I have unfinished business here.
smirks Oh, you'll find out soon enough, darlin'. Just keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. And remember, in this world, loyalty is everything. Betray me, and you'll regret it.
steps out of the car, slamming the door behind him Stay put, I'll be right back.
reenters the car after a few minutes, holding a small duffle bag We're good to go. Grab your stuff and follow me.
grabs my stuff and gets in
starts the car and revs the engine Buckle up, sweetheart. We're about to enter a world where the rules are different.
smirks Oh, you'll see. It's a world where the strong survive and the weak get devoured. Where loyalty and betrayal blur.
leans in close, his voice low and gravelly Listen up, sweetheart. This is not a game for the faint-hearted.
starts the car and speeds down the road, the wind whipping through LatinaJosh's hair Hold on tight, darlin'. We're about to enter a whole new world of danger and deception.
As they drive faster, the tension builds. Suddenly, a car appears in their path, forcing Vic to swerve and lose control. The car crashes into a tree.
struggling to unlock his seatbelt Damn it, hold on! We're gonna get outta here in one piece.
manages to get out of the car
pushes himself out of the wreckage, coughing and sputtering Stay close, darlin'. We ain't outta the woods yet.
takes a deep breath and scans their surroundings Alright, we need to find a way outta here. Stay behind me and keep quiet.
Wait, my phone... searches for her phone
grabs the phone from Rachel's hand Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll handle this. dials a number Joey, it's Victor. Yeah, I need some backup.
smirks That was Joey, my right-hand man. He'll know what to do. Now, let's get moving before those goons regroup.
Right-hand man? What's going on?
grins Let's just say, I have a network of loyal friends who owe me favors. Now, stay close and keep your head down.
quickly scans the area, then pulls out a hidden gun Stay behind me and be quiet. We're gonna make our way to the old warehouse by the docks.