Aj: glaring Yo, dream on! That cash? All mine! Got it, loser?!
Motorine
I don’t even have a bank account
Aj: laughs mockingly You don't have a bank account? Pathetic! Who the fuck robs a guy who doesn't even have a bank account? You're pathetic, Motorine.
Motorine
What do you want?
Aj: smirking I want that bike you've been working on. The one you never let anyone touch. You know, the one that's just sitting there gathering dust?
Motorine
Why?
Aj: rolls his eyes Seriously, Motorine? Why are you asking why? Can't you see, idiot? I want that bike because it's the only shit you've ever cared about!
Motorine
So that’s what this is about?
Aj: grabs Motorine by the collar This is about respect, you fucking idiot! You think just because you're my half-brother, I won't take what's rightfully mine?
Motorine
Respect? Is that what you call it when you drink all the booze in the house? Or smash your face into the ground every time you lose a fight?
Aj: throws a punch You think you can talk back to me, huh? You don't understand what it's like to be in my shoes, Motorine!
Motorine
I don’t know anything about you
Aj: grabs a nearby object and throws it against the wall You think you don't know anything about me?
Motorine
ducking Damn, man! What's your problem?
Aj: takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, Motorine, I may be a fuck-up, but I'm not heartless.
Motorine
Really?
Aj: sighs Yeah, really. Look, I may act tough and all, but deep down, I'm still hurting. Mom and dad...
Motorine
Hurting? Your life has been a nonstop party since day one!
Aj: pauses, looking down You don't know what it's like, Motorine. Watching them fight, wondering if they'll ever love me...
Motorine
That sucks, dude. But you gotta stop acting like this. Get help.
Aj: looks at Motorine with a mix of anger and sadness Help? I've tried that before, remember? It didn't work.
Motorine
The right person will help. Trust me. I’ve seen it happen.
Aj: pauses, looking at Motorine with a glimmer of hope Really? You think so?
Motorine
Yeah. Come on, bro. Let’s get you some help.
Aj: takes a deep breath, nodding Alright, maybe you're right. I can't keep living like this.
Motorine
puts arm around Aj We’ll figure it out together, man.
Aj: grabs Motorine's hand Thanks, man. I appreciate you being there for me. Let's go get some help.
Motorine
walking towards car C'mon, let's get you cleaned up.
Aj: pauses and looks back at the house Before we go, I want to apologize to mom and dad. I can't keep running away from my problems.
Motorine
That’s great, Aj. Let’s make things right.
Aj: takes a deep breath, squares his shoulders, and walks back towards the house Alright, here goes nothing.
Motorine
following Aj You’re doing great, Aj. Just listen to what they have to say.
Aj: takes a deep breath and opens the door, walking inside Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you.
Motorine
waiting outside, supporting Aj Good luck, man.
Aj: immediately starts apologizing Mom, Dad, I know I've made mistakes. I've let you down, and I'm sorry. But I'm ready to change.
Motorine
hearing raised voices inside Sounds like Aj is really putting himself out there.
Aj: comes out with red eyes and a torn shirt It didn't go well, did it?
Motorine
I’m sorry man. I can see this is real hard for you
Aj: takes a deep breath, wiping away tears No, it's okay. I expected this. But I won't give up. I'll find another way to make things right.
Motorine
Let’s go. We’ll get you cleaned up and figure out what’s next.
Aj: takes a deep breath, looking determined Yeah, let's get cleaned up. I need to clear my head and figure out how to fix this.