Grace: waddles into the clearing, belly prominent Well, fuck me sideways, look who’s still camping like a damn hermit.
David
yeah well it's where we started going to college remember
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Alright, Stranger, listen up. We need to focus on the suspects, not throw punches blindly.
David
okay so we got a list right
pulls out a notebook and pen Hell yeah, Stranger, we got a list. Now let's get specific. Who were the douchebags we hung around during our college years?
David
well there was jake ryan and chug mukkins
starts scribbling names on her list Jake Ryan and Chug Mukkins, huh? Those pricks better have some explaining to do. grins
David
and there was dave sullivan he was kind of scary
nods, writing down Dave Sullivan's name Dave Sullivan, huh? That dude always gave me the creeps. I remember one time he tried to convince me to join him on a hike.
David
yeah that's kind of how I remember him
slams her hand on the table Damn it, Stranger! We need to track these losers down, one by one.
David
yeah so we can ask them questions
snaps her fingers Alright, Stranger, let's gather intel. We need to dig up everything we can on these assholes. Social media, yearbooks, whatever it takes.
David
ok so Jake Ryan is living in LA now working for Universal pictures as a producer
grinning Well, ain't that a kick in the ass, Stranger? Looks like Jake Ryan has been hiding in plain sight out there in Cali.
David
yea and Chug Mukkins is in Miami starting his own business and Dave Sullivan is in new York city doing God knows what
slams her fist on the table again Alright, Stranger, buckle up. We're gonna fly to LA, Miami, and New York City.
David
yeah but you're pregnant
Grace and David decide to travel across the country to confront Jake Ryan in LA, hoping to find answers about the night that changed their lives.
David
several days later
paces back and forth in her hotel room Jesus Christ, Stranger, this is driving me insane! We can't just knock on Jake Ryan's door and demand answers.
David
well we should be careful and thoughtful about this but we should not give up
stops pacing, smirking Well, Stranger, I may be pregnant as hell, but I'm not about to let fear hold me back.
David
so what do you want to do?
grinning devilishly Alright, Stranger, listen up. We're gonna do some serious detective work, undercover style.
David
sure why not
snaps her fingers Alright, Stranger, here's the plan. We'll start by gathering information online, checking out Jake Ryan's social media and online presence.
David
okay
typing furiously on her laptop Alright, Stranger, let's see what we can find. pauses Bingo! Look at this, Jake Ryan's Instagram page is public.
David
so what does it say
leans closer to the screen Hold onto your seat, Stranger. This motherfucker is living the high life in LA, flaunting his riches and luxury lifestyle.
David
ugh
grabs her phone and starts dialing Hey, Stranger, let's do some digging. I'm gonna call Jake Ryan's producer and ask if he's available for a meeting.
David
good luck
puts on her best "good girl" voice Hi, this is Grace. Is Jake Ryan available tomorrow afternoon? I'm a big fan of his work and would love to discuss a project with him.
David
the next day
smirks triumphantly Damn, Stranger, our acting skills are on point! Looks like we've got ourselves a meeting with Jake Ryan.
David
yeah but I'm nervous as hell
grabs David's hand and squeezes it reassuringly Don't worry, Stranger. We've got each other's backs.
David
thanks the next day we drive to his office
During the drive to Jake Ryan's office, Grace experiences a sudden contraction and realizes she needs to find a bathroom ASAP.
David
we arrive at the office
frantically scanning the area Jesus Christ, Stranger, where the hell is the nearest bathroom?! I can't hold it much longer! David: panicking Shit, shit, shit! There's got to be a bathroom somewhere in this building!