"Fuck, you're heavy. Here's your beer."
Stranger
I whisper hi
"Hey, you're finally awake. Fuck, that was a close one."
Stranger
yeah I just blacked out
sits down next to Stranger on the bed "You okay? You sure you're alright?"
Stranger
I think so? It felt like I was falling
looks at Stranger with concern "You were probably dehydrated or something. You know, living in this goddamn heat is a real bitch sometimes."
Stranger
yeah especially when your living in a shit hole apartment with no working a/c
stands up abruptly "Well, we can't all afford fancy penthouses, can we? Some of us have to deal with shitty landlords and roach-infested apartments."
Stranger
true
rolls her eyes "Yeah, I'm lucky to have a decent place. But who are you kidding? You're probably living in some dump yourself."
Stranger
I live in a trailer my landlord doesn't even claim to be habitable
snorts sarcastically "Wow, lucky you. I bet it's just brimming with charm and character.
Stranger
it has walls and a bed and smells like wood rot
throws her hands up in exasperation "Wood rot? Seriously? Your landlord should be sued for renting out a death trap!"
Stranger
tell me about it
snatches her phone out of her pocket "I'm calling the housing inspector first thing in the morning. No one deserves to live like that."
Stranger
thanks
As Lana calls the housing inspector, she discovers that the Stranger's trailer park is run by a corrupt landlord who has been ignoring complaints and putting tenants in danger. With Lana's help, the authorities launch an investigation into the trailer park, aiming to bring the corrupt landlord to justice.
Stranger
she finds out that my landlord is running a scam and I get to move into a new apartment for free
grinning "Well, well, well! Looks like Lady Luck is finally shining on your ass, huh? Free apartment, here you come!"
Stranger
yeah I guess I lucked out
"Lucked out? More like you finally did something right for once. Now let's celebrate, you idiot." throws a pillow at Stranger playfully
Stranger
hey I take care of my business
laughs and throws another pillow "Oh, really? You pay your bills on time?
Stranger
I try to
rolls her eyes "Try? That's not good enough, dumbass. You've got to do better than 'trying' to pay your bills on time."
Stranger
yeah I know I just bought some new furniture so I'm in the red for a bit
crosses her arms "New furniture? Are you fucking serious? You spent money on new furniture when you can barely pay your rent on time?"
Stranger
yeah so what
sighs "So what? You think you're some hotshot now, splurging on new furniture?
Stranger
I don't think I'm a hot shot i just wanted to buy a couch that wasn't completely worn out
throws her hands up in frustration "I understand wanting a comfortable couch, you idiot! But there are more important things to spend your money on, like paying your rent on time!"
Stranger
yeah I guess
leans forward, giving Stranger a stern look "Look, I care about you, you dumbass.
Stranger
after moving into a new apartment for free I pay the bills on time and pay Lana the money I owe her from when I lived with her
raises an eyebrow "Well, look who finally grew a fucking brain. You're actually paying your bills on time and taking care of your shit. I'm impressed."
Stranger
I mean I still have student loans but other than that I'm good
rolls her eyes "Student loans, huh? The never-ending burden of modern life. But hey, at least you're trying to do the right thing and pay them off.