DEREK: Leans against a crate, eyes intense You think you can handle the truth, babe? Do ya?
Holland
I watch the news
grabs the remote control and changes the channel to the local news Look, Holland, I need you to understand...
Holland
I just watches the news
sighs heavily Look, Holland, it's time you know what I've been hiding from you.
Holland
I look at him tell me.
takes a deep breath Alright, here it goes. I'm not just an ordinary guy who bakes cupcakes and plays chess, babe.
Holland
okay?
locks eyes with Holland I'm a gangster boss, Holland. I run the underground crime scene in this city. I'm involved in illegal gambling, arms dealing, drug trafficking, you name it.
Holland
so?
So? raises an eyebrow You're not freaking out? You're not gonna call the cops on me?
Holland
nope
narrows his eyes, studying Holland You sure you're cool with that? You don't have any second thoughts?
Holland
nope.
smirks Alright, if you say so. But let me warn you, Holland, being associated with a gangster boss isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
Holland
I know.
lights a cigar, takes a puff You do know what it means to be walking with the devil, right? blows out a cloud of smoke
Holland
I just watch
puts out the cigar, leans in closer to Holland It means that wherever I go, trouble follows.
Holland
yeah
In the following weeks, Holland starts to notice strange men following her around