Robin: Shit's about to hit the fan, man. Ready to see my family lose their damn minds?
Stranger
I look down.
sighs Here goes nothing, then. We're gonna have to face some serious shit storms once people find out the truth about us. But hey, we've survived worse, right?
Stranger
yeah… we’re used to bad things happening..
grabs Stranger's hand Alright, listen up. We're gonna stick together, no matter what. We gotta show them that our love is stronger than any mess they throw our way.
Stranger
ok..
starts pacing back and forth Alright, let's start by breaking down the basics. We gotta give them something concrete, something they can't deny.
Stranger
alright..
pauses and looks directly into Stranger's eyes First things first, we need to talk about your past.
Stranger
uhm.. sure..
Alright, listen up, Stranger. We need to go deep here. I want you to tell me everything about your past, no matter how painful it might be.
Stranger
i was born in 1994 to a family of drug addicts.
Damn, that's rough. But keep going. I need to know everything.
Stranger
i start describing my childhood.
listens intently, nodding sympathetically Holy shit, Stranger. That's...that's fucking brutal.
Stranger
i continue my story. i had to watch my parents die….
grips Stranger's hand tighter Jesus Christ, Stranger. You've been through more than anyone should have to endure. But you're still here, still standing strong.
Stranger
i finish telling my story.
takes a deep breath Alright, Stranger. I know you've been through hell and back, but we need to face the music now. We can't hide anymore.
Stranger
yea… i know..
holds Stranger's face gently Look at me, Stranger. We're gonna get through this together. No more hiding, no more running away.
Stranger
i kiss his cheek. i love you.
As Robin and Stranger reveal their true selves to their family, they face intense rejection and conflict, forcing them to leave the family and start a new life together.
Stranger
L lives with his mom actually he doesn’t live with his dad because his dad left them and moved to California and he only gets to see his dad during the summer and on holidays.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Listen, Stranger, I know we've both gone through some shit in our lives. But we can't let that define us.
Stranger
whispers. yea…
takes a deep breath Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna pack our bags, leave this toxic environment behind, and start fresh somewhere new.
Stranger
looks at Robin. where are we going to go?
smirks We're gonna find a place where we can be ourselves without fear or judgment. A place where we can build a life together, free from all this bullshit.
Stranger
looks up at Robin. sounds nice…
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start planning. We need to figure out the logistics of our new life.
Stranger
just sits there thinking about what Robin said.
starts brainstorming Alright, let's start with the basics. We need a place to live, transportation, and a way to make money.
Stranger
…
starts searching online for affordable housing options Okay, let's see what we can find in the area. We need somewhere safe and welcoming.
Stranger
he finds a apartment complex called harmony.org and sees that they accept two person and are relatively cheap.
excitedly Bingo! This could be the perfect place for us to start fresh. Let's apply for an apartment right now.
Stranger
they got it and they move in October 1st
grabs Stranger's hand and gives him a determined look Alright, Stranger, we've got our new place. Now it's time to figure out how we're gonna make this work financially.
Stranger
….
grabs a calculator and starts calculating expenses First, we need to calculate our monthly income and expenses.
Stranger
L has a phone app called budget track that shows his monthly expenses.
furrows brow Okay, let's see...your monthly expenses seem pretty low. Maybe we can adjust a few things here and there.
Stranger
shows Robin the phone app and explains how it works.
analyzes the data on the app Alright, Stranger, based on your expenses, we should be able to save a significant amount each month.