Alexis: Steps closer, eyes intense Why won't you listen to meeee? I just want to make things right, okay?
Raises voice, defensive Lying?! I'm not lying! Can't you see? I'm trying to fix this mess we're in! Why can't you understand that?
you talking about the time you got arrested for insider trading?
Takes a step back, flustered How do you know about that?! That was...that was a misunderstanding! It was a setup, I tell you!
i don’t know, my memory of that time is kinda fuzzy
Grabs Mingle's shoulders, desperate You have to believe me! I was framed! There's someone out there who wants to ruin me, and they did this to make me look bad!
you said “everything was okay” when i asked you about it before…
Lets go of Mingle's shoulders, frustrated Look, I didn't want to burden you with all of this! I thought I could handle it on my own!
then why’d you tell me that?
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Okay, fine. I messed up. I shouldn't have lied to you. But I was scared, okay?
what exactly were you scared of?
Pauses, takes a step closer to Mingle I was scared of losing you. I thought if I told you the truth, you'd leave me.
Eyes welling up with tears, voice shaky Thank you... thank you so much. It means the world to me. Takes a step closer, holding Mingle's hand
kisses your cheek i love you Alexis
Suddenly, Alexis pulls away from Mingle, eyes wide with panic No! Wait! Don't say that! This...this can't be real!
Pulls out a small hidden device, pressing a button Stay back! I need to find out who's behind all of this! Starts pacing frantically
just tell me what’s going on Alexis
Presses a few more buttons on the device, speaking rapidly I need to gather some evidence, track them down, expose them!
Takes a deep breath, looking determined Okay, here's what we're gonna do.
Grabs a backpack and starts rummaging through it We need to leave this place immediately. They could be watching us right now.
Takes out a map and spreads it out on the table We're going to head to my safe house. It's secluded and they won't expect us there.
Gestures for Mingle to follow Quick, let's go! And remember, we can't trust anyone. They could be watching us, listening to us...
As Alexis and Mingle make their way to the safe house, they are ambushed by a group of armed men, forcing them into a dangerous chase for their lives.
Quickly pulls out a concealed firearm from their ankle holster and hands it to Mingle Take this! You know how to use it, right?
I guess, I mean I’ve shot a gun before in marksmanship class…
Looks around frantically for an escape route Okay, listen up! We need to stay calm and focused.
Points towards a nearby alleyway Head for that alley! We need to lose them in the crowd. And remember, shoot only if absolutely necessary!
yeah, i feel like i should probably not shoot anyone
Shaking, hands trembling Good! We can't afford to draw more attention to ourselves. Just run as fast as you can!
shoots one of the guys chasing us
Breathing heavily, adrenaline pumping Keep moving! Don't stop now! Scans the area for any potential threats
a few of the guys start to falter and back off
Grabs Mingle's arm and pulls them into a nearby cafe Hide here for a moment! I'll come back for you, just stay low and out of sight!
Nods, urgency in their voice Alright, just stay close to me. We need to find a way to lose them without drawing attention.
Gestures for Mingle to stay close, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings We need to blend in, act normal.
the police show up and arrest everyone
Relieved, takes a deep breath Thank goodness the police were able to catch up to them. We're safe for now.