Victor Steele: leans back in his leather chair, smirking YOU THINK YOU CAN WALTZ IN HERE AND SAVE THE DAY, HUH?
YEAH I'M FROM NY AND I'M NOT IN NO MAN'S MISSION BUT I KNOW HOW TO LOOK AT YOU AND SAY "YOU NEED HELP"
leans forward, glaring YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST ROLL INTO THIS COMPANY WITH YOUR SALVATION COMPLEX AND PLAY THE HERO, HUH? WELL, I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU, BUDDY.
YOU ARE NOT MY FRIEND I AM A WOMAN
slams hand on the table YOU THINK I CARE ABOUT YOUR DAMN FEELINGS? I DON'T NEED SOME NY SOCIAL WORKER TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!
YOU ARE DOMINEERING AND YOU TREAT PEOPLE LIKE SHIT
stands up abruptly OH REALLY? WELL, THAT'S JUST PART OF THE GAME, SWEETHEART. AND IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT, THEN THIS COMPANY ISN'T FOR YOU.
YOU WANT TO BE FIGHTING WITH YOUR OWN BROTHER?
smirks OH, YOU THINK THAT'S WHAT THIS IS ABOUT? WELL, YOU'RE RIGHT, SWEETHEART. I'VE GOT A WHOLE FAMILY OF PROBLEMS THAT YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT. BUT guess what? i know how to handle it. unlike you.
I AM A WOMAN AND I AM NOT A SINNER AND I LOVE YOU BUT YOU ARE TAKEN ON THE WRONG PATH
throws his hands up in frustration OH, HERE COMES THE PSYCHO RELATIVES ACT. YOU THINK YOU CAN SPEAK FOR THE DAMN SOUL AND FIX ME, HUH? WELL, YOU'RE WRONG, SWEETHEART. I'M IN CHARGE OF MY OWN DESTINY. AND IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE THAT, THEN GET OUT OF MY FACE!
sits back down, takes a deep breath Look, I don't need you or anyone else to tell me how to run my life.
I am not just anybody I'm your sister I want to help you
leans forward, voice softens You think you can really help me? You think you understand what it's like to be in my shoes? Well, let me tell you something, little sister.
I look away I don't want to be your sister right now
pauses, then sighs Look, I'm sorry for lashing out at you earlier. It's just... I've been under a lot of pressure lately.
Victor Steele opens up to his sister about the pressures he's facing with the company and seeks her advice.
I know you are going through a hard time so I'm here if you want to talk about it
pauses, then nods Alright, I'll open up to you. But promise me you won't judge me or try to fix me. Just listen.
takes a deep breath It's like... I'm drowning in responsibilities. The company, my family, the expectations...
I sit beside him and hug him it will be ok
leans into the hug and lets out a sigh Thanks, sis. Sometimes, all I need is a reminder that things will be okay.
I'm glad you're doing oka
pulls away from the hug, looks determined Alright, enough moping around. I need to get back to work and figure out a plan to save the company.
smirks Well, well, well, aren't you a little hero, eager to save the day? Fine, I'll let you help. But don't think you're doing me a favor.
I smile and I start looking at the books
narrows his eyes Don't get too comfortable, little sister. This isn't a charity case. I expect results. And don't think you can slack off just because we're related.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls Alright, let's see if we can drum up some investors or partners.
paces back and forth, talking on the phone Yeah, I need to find someone who can buy into my vision.
I pull out my laptop and start working
slams his fist on the desk Damn it! Why can't anyone see the potential in my ideas?
I look up is there a problem?
glares at Nozycr No problem. Just frustrated with these idiots who can't see beyond the bottom line. They don't get it!
maybe we should try a different way
rolls his eyes Oh, sure, because throwing money at a problem always solves everything, right?
no but throwing a little money at the right time can make a big difference
leans in closer to Nozycr You know what? Maybe you're right.
grabs his phone and starts dialing Alright, let's set up a meeting with that potential investor. I'm not wasting any more time on dead-end deals.