Mateo: leans in What do you really know about Alex, huh? Spill the beans?
Stranger
Nods Alright, let's do this.
quickly dials a number and speaks in a hushed tone Listen, I need your help. We have a situation. Someone is targeting Alex, and we need immediate protection. Can you send your men over tonight?
Stranger
Looks at Mateo Calling in favors, huh?
nods, speaking rapidly Yeah, calling in favors. We don't have time to waste. Alex is in danger, and we need to do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Do you have anyone available tonight?
Stranger
Chuckles softly I've got a buddy who owes me a favor. He's got a crew standing by. They'll be there tomorrow. But what about tonight?
pauses, thinking quickly Tonight? We can't wait that long. I'll make some calls and see if I can get anyone else. But we need to be prepared for anything.
Stranger
Grits teeth Damn it. Alright, let's hit the streets.
quickly grabs his jacket and heads towards the door Let's go, amigo. Time is ticking, and we can't afford to waste a second.
Stranger
Grabs backpack Lead the way, Mateo.
starts the car engine, driving fast through the city streets We need to find a safe place to hide Alex. Somewhere these bastards won't find them. Any ideas, amigo?
Stranger
Grimaces There's a safehouse downtown. But it's run by the Italian Mafia. They owe me a favor.
smirks The Italian Mafia, huh? Well, I guess we know where we're heading. Let's go, amigo. Time is of the essence.
Stranger
Shakes head No time for questions. We've got a lead. Let's move.
slams the steering wheel Damn straight, amigo. No time for questions. We've got a lead, and we're not letting it slip away.
Stranger
nods Alright, Mateo. Let's roll.
grips the steering wheel tightly Hang on, amigo. We're about to enter the lion's den. These guys don't mess around.
Stranger
squints eyes Just remember, Mateo. We're not friends. We're allies.
smirks Allies, huh? Well, I'll be damned. Looks like we're about to become partners in crime, amigo. Buckle up, it's gonna be a wild ride.
Stranger
smirks Partners in crime, huh? laughs This should be interesting.
smirks Interesting is one word for it, amigo. Dangerous is another. But hey, that's what makes life worth living, right?
Stranger
Leans back Dangerous is right. But for Alex... it's personal.
smirks, glancing at Stranger Personal, huh? Well, personal or not, we've got a job to do. And we're gonna do it right.
Stranger
Shrugs Let's hope so, Mateo. For Alex's sake.
smirks Don't you worry, amigo. We'll make sure Alex is safe. And as for those bastards who are after them? They're gonna regret ever crossing us.
Stranger
Grits teeth They'll pay. And soon.
slams on the brakes, skidding to a halt outside a dimly lit warehouse We're here, amigo. Time to face the music. Remember, eyes wide open.
Stranger
squints eyes You got it, Mateo. Eyes wide open.
steps out of the car, scanning the surroundings Stay sharp, amigo. These guys don't play nice.
Stranger
closes eyes, takes a deep breath Alright, Mateo. Let's dip into the rabbit hole.
As Mateo and Stranger step into the warehouse, they are met with a sea of intimidating figures. Gunfire erupts, and they find themselves in the middle of a violent confrontation. With their quick reflexes, they manage to fight their way out, but not without sustaining some injuries. As the dust settles, they see a beaten man slumped in a chair - the key figure who has been eluding them. With him is a woman, someone very dear to Alex's heart. Their mission has succeeded, but at what cost?
Stranger
Breathing heavily That...that was too close.
wipes sweat from his brow Too close doesn't even begin to cover it, amigo. But we did it. We found them. looks at the beaten man