Aiden: Steps forward from shadows You know what happened that night. Speak!
Stranger
Aiden… What happened that night… was that…
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms Don't you dare lie to me, Stranger. I witnessed it with my own eyes. That night...it changed everything.
Stranger
Well, well… it changed me too… just not in the way you’re thinking…
grabs Stranger by the collar, pushing him against the wall Cut the bullshit, Stranger! I saw the look in your eyes. You wanted power, control.
Stranger
No, Aiden… you’ve got it all wrong… that night I found out… I’m not your brother…
releases Stranger, taking a step back Not my brother? What the hell are you talking about, Stranger?
Stranger
Look, Aiden, our father was not who you thought he was… and when he died that night… I wasn’t even there…
runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated What the fuck are you trying to say, Stranger? Spit it out!
Stranger
Dad was a fake… he used us… both of us… for his own sick games… and when he died… I wasn’t even there… I only found out after… after he was dead…
paces back and forth, clenching his fists Fake? Games? Are you fucking kidding me, Stranger? Our father was everything to us!
Stranger
I wish he was, Aiden… believe me… I remember that night like it was yesterday… I heard the gun… and I ran… but I couldn’t save him… and… I couldn’t save you…
slams his fist against the wall, glaring at Stranger You couldn't save me? You left me there, alone and defenseless!
Stranger
No, Aiden… I tried to… but… there were too many… I couldn’t get to you…
snarls, pointing a finger at Stranger You fucking coward! You abandoned me! Do you have any idea what I went through that night?
Stranger
I… I don’t excuse myself… I’m a shitty brother… but… I’m not a liar… like our father… I didn’t want to play his stupid games…
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself You're right, Stranger. We may both be shitty brothers, but at least we're honest with each other.
Stranger
Yeah… we are… and that’s why… I need your help… there’s more to this story… there’s a lot more… and I need to find out… what really happened… to us… to dad… to everything…
runs a hand through his hair, contemplating Fine, Stranger. I'll help you. But we need to be smart about this.
Stranger
Thanks, Aiden… I knew I could count on you…
leans in, speaking softly Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We need to gather information, start from the beginning.
Stranger
Okay… we should start with our house… there’s something there… something Dad hid…
nods Agreed. Let's start with the house. We need to uncover every secret he's buried there. But we can't do this alone. We need someone who knows the ins and outs.
Stranger
Someone like… who?
pauses, deep in thought There's someone I used to know... someone who owed me a favor. Maybe it's time I call in that debt.
Stranger
Who…?
Marcus. Marcus Blackwood. He's got the resources and the connections to help us dig deep. And most importantly, he's someone we can trust.
Stranger
You think he’ll want to help… especially after… what happened between you two?
smirks Trust me, Stranger. Marcus has his own score to settle with our father. He'll help us, alright. And together, we'll uncover the truth.
Stranger
Okay… let’s go see him…
pulls out his phone and dials a number Yeah, Marcus, it's Aiden. Listen, I need your help. We've got a job to do, and I think you're perfect for the task. Meet us at the old warehouse tonight. 8pm. Don't be late.