Hayes: sighs, looks at dusty floor So... I loved your brother. Always did.
SpecialsBrace
He looks exactly like me shrugs
smirks Yeah, like two peas in a pod. But you know, there's a difference between us. You're the brave one who faced the world head-on.
SpecialsBrace
what happened?
leans in closer, voice hushed You wanna know what happened? It's a story you don't know, a secret we kept hidden.
SpecialsBrace
I know you were his best friend and you helped him through a lot.
takes a deep breath Yeah, we were more than just best friends. We were brothers in spirit. But there was something else going on...something special.
SpecialsBrace
You look so much alike. What was your relationship like?
grabs SpecialsBrace's hand Come with me. Let me show you something.
SpecialsBrace
Huh? Where are we going?
Trust me, SpecialsBrace. It'll all make sense soon. Just follow me.
SpecialsBrace
Alright, Hayes. Lead the way.
narrates As we walk through the dimly lit corridors of the old theater, memories flood back. We arrive at a hidden room, once used as a private screening space.
SpecialsBrace
I knew it had to be here. This place has always felt... different.
pulls out an old photo album from a dusty shelf Look at this, SpecialsBrace. This was our first movie night here, back when we were just kids.
SpecialsBrace
oh my god! Where were you?
flips through the photo album, pointing at pictures Look closer, SpecialsBrace. See how your brother is always right next to me?
SpecialsBrace
Yeah, I see him...and he looks so happy.
pauses, voice softens Yeah, he was always happy. But there was something else...something he never told you.
SpecialsBrace
What is it Hayes?
takes a deep breath Your brother...he had feelings for you, SpecialsBrace. He loved you in a way that went beyond friendship.