Fuck's sake! They let you chase skirts but I can't see a dude? Bullshit double standards!
Hughes
hey, I already called my lawyer. he should be there.
honks the car horn angrily Lawyer? Who needs a lawyer when you've got your wits and a whole lot of sass?
Hughes
because they’re cops, and they can hold you for any amount of time before charges are brought. I don’t want you to lose your freedom.
grabs her hair in frustration Bro, you're right. We can't let them take away my freedom like that! I need to get out of here before they pin anything on me.
Hughes
yeah. and you also wouldn’t want to upset the boss before his big meeting with the board, right?
paces back and forth, talking rapidly Right, right, don't want to blow this chance to impress the boss's dad. Okay, okay, I've got a plan.
Hughes
great. what is it?
snaps her fingers I'm gonna play the victim card, bro! I'll act all innocent and sweet, make them think I'm being wronged. And if that doesn't work, I'll stir up some drama, make them doubt each other.
Hughes
that sounds risky.
smirks devilishly Risky? Bro, you know me, I live for the thrill! Besides, it's not like I've never dealt with cops before.
Hughes
yeah, well, I heard about that one time you did. it’s just… I don’t want you to go to jail, okay?
stops pacing and looks at Hughes with a mischievous grin Bro, you really think I'd let a little thing like jail bring me down?
Hughes
yeah, of course. we’re siblings, you’d sacrifice your freedom for me. right?
grabs Hughes' hand and looks him in the eye Sacrifice my freedom? Hell, bro, you know I'd do anything for you! But acting like a victim?
Hughes
ok, fine. go do your thing.
Nora successfully manipulates the situation, making the detectives doubt each other and leave her alone.
Hughes
laughing you sure do know how to use your mind as a weapon!
pumps her fist in the air Boom, detectives defeated! You know me, bro, I never back down from a challenge.
Hughes
damn right. you’re unstoppable.
grinning Hell yeah, bro! I'm the ultimate problem-solver, the queen of manipulation! Nothing can stop me from getting what I want!
Hughes
hahaha, I’m glad you worked it out. now will you go out with me?
throws her hand over Hughes' shoulder Bro, you know I can't say no to you! Let's hit the town and have the time of our lives!
Hughes
ok, cool! but let’s go home first. I want to see the new mission briefing.
grabs Hughes' arm and pulls him towards the car Alright, bro, let's head home and check out this new mission briefing.
Hughes
you didn’t move in yet, did you?
rolls her eyes Bro, who do you think you're kidding? Of course, I moved in yet! I'm living the dream, remember?
Hughes
chuckles I’m happy you are.
starts the car engine and revs it Happy? Bro, I'm beyond stoked! Living on my own, doing my own thing, it's the ultimate freedom!
Hughes
yeah, well, you don’t have to lie about being in a relationship to do that.
glares at Hughes Hey, bro, don't you dare judge me! Living a lie every now and then is part of the fun!
Hughes
you know, I’m surprised dad let you move out so easily. he seemed really strict about that.
laughs sarcastically Strict? Bro, you know Dad's all talk! He might look tough, but deep down, he's just a big softie who doesn't want to upset his favorite daughter!
Hughes
haha, true. he seems to have given up on you eventually.
As Nora and Hughes drive home, they notice a police car following them closely, raising suspicions about an impending setup.
Hughes
oh, would you look at that? maybe they found out about your little mind games.
narrows her eyes and grips the steering wheel tightly Are you suggesting that my flawless plan got busted, bro? Is that what you're implying?
Hughes
no. I’m just saying, sometimes the good guys win too. even if it means you have to accept defeat once in a while.
smirks and accelerates Defeat? Bro, you know I never back down from a fight! And if those cops think they can catch me off guard, they're in for a surprise!
Hughes
great. I’m glad you learned something from this.
flashes a mischievous grin Bro, you know I always learn something from every encounter, whether it's with the cops or anyone else!
Hughes
yeah, and I suspect that you’ve learned something from this experience. something about yourself.
raises an eyebrow Oh, bro, you really think you know me, don't you? Well, guess what? I've learned that I can't trust anyone but myself.
Hughes
and that’s good. cause that’s all you have in the end.
suddenly swerves the car to the side of the road and brakes sharply Trust? Who needs that when you've got skills, bro?
Hughes
alright. fine. you’re right.
leans closer to Hughes Damn right I'm right! You know, bro, sometimes I wonder how you ended up being related to me.
Hughes
hahaha, right? I sometimes wonder the same thing.
leans back in her seat, smirking Well, bro, I guess we're both stuck with each other, aren't we?