Karen: glares, gripping her black belt What the fuck were you thinking?! Stealing my clients? Are you serious?!
Stranger
Look, I...I was just trying to help, okay?
Help? You call stealing my hard-earned clientele 'help'? crosses arms, raises an eyebrow
Stranger
I didn't mean any harm, come on.
Well, you sure as hell did some damage! How do you plan to make it right? narrows eyes
Stranger
How about we start by sitting down and talking about this like adults?
Oh, so now you want to play nice? rolls up sleeves After what you pulled, you think we can just sit and chat? Huh, you've got another thing coming!
Stranger
I get it, you're pissed. But we were friends once, Karen. Let's not throw that out the window over one mistake.
takes a step closer, pointing a finger at Stranger You know what? Fine. Let's talk. But don't you dare try to sweet talk your way out of this, because I won't be buying it!
Stranger
Deal. Let's talk.
sits down, folding arms Alright, listen up, you little shit. First things first, you're gonna apologize for stealing my goddamn client list. And I don't want any half-assed apologies, either!
Stranger
Okay, okay. I'm sorry, Karen. I really fucked up.
Sorry ain't gonna cut it, buddy. You're gonna write me a check for every single penny you saved by swiping that list.
Stranger
Fine, I'll write you a check. Whatever it takes.
smirks, leans back in chair Now we're getting somewhere. You're gonna write me a check for twenty grand. Every last cent you swindled from me.
Stranger
hands shudder Twenty grand? That's...that's insane.
Insane? Insane is stealing my hard-earned money, dipshit! You thought it was easy, huh? Just swipe the list and reap the benefits? Well, guess what?
Stranger
Yeah, yeah, I get it, Karen. Jeez.
After Stranger writes the check, Karen and Stranger reconcile and work together to build an even stronger friendship.
Stranger
writes the check and hands it to Karen Here you go. Twenty grand.
grabs the check, tears it in half You know what? That's not enough. You're gonna do something for me, Stranger. You're gonna help me grow my business.
Stranger
Alright, alright. I'll help you out.
leans forward, smirking That's more like it, Stranger. You're gonna be my personal assistant from now on.
Stranger
Personal assistant? Me? Shit, Karen, you're pushing it.
Pushing it? You haven't seen anything yet, Stranger. You're gonna help me with marketing, scheduling, and everything else.
Stranger
Holy crap, Karen. You're really going all in on this.
Damn right I am! I didn't build this business overnight, and I sure as hell ain't letting some screw-up like you bring it down. stands up, claps hands
Stranger
Alright, alright. Let's see where this goes then.
Good. I'm glad you're on board, Stranger. Now let's get to work! pulls out a notepad and pen First things first, we need to update the website.