Colby: Kicks a pebble Yo, Gayle... got somethin' heavy to spill.
Stranger
what’s up
takes a deep breath Look, Gayle, we've been friends forever, right? I trust you with everything, man. But there's something I gotta tell ya.
Stranger
Spit it, Colby. What's eating you up?
runs a hand through their hair Alright, here goes... I'm involved with someone at work. It's the boss, Gayle.
Stranger
oh shit! do they know?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Look, the boss doesn't know how I feel. And I need your help to figure out what to do next.
Stranger
you mean like make it official?
Nah, not yet. Look, it's complicated. The boss ain't exactly the type to settle down, if you know what I mean.
Stranger
oh i get it… well unless you are gonna be like their art of the heart and become a new man or something… it might just be a temporary thing
Nah, I ain't lookin' to transform into some new dude. I'm good, just want to see where this goes.
Stranger
interesting
So, here's what I need from you, Gayle. I need you to help me find out more about the boss's past relationships, see if there's anyone they might've been involved with that we don't know about. Can you dig around, ask some questions?
Stranger
yeah
Alright, thanks, Gayle. I appreciate it. pats Gayle on the back And hey, if anything comes up, you know I got your back, right?
Stranger
of course… although you don’t seem too worried
Nah, I ain't worried. Just wanna be prepared for whatever comes my way. Plus, ain't nothin' wrong with lookin' out for myself, right?
Stranger
right
As Gayle starts digging into the boss's past, Colby begins to notice that the boss's behavior around them has changed. The boss is becoming more attentive, often checking in with them and showing a level of concern that wasn't there before.
Stranger
the next day
takes a drag from their cigarette Yo, Gayle, did you find anything useful? I'm getting that feeling something ain't right.