Ethan: Voice trembling I-I never thought I'd seee this p-place again, y-you kn-know? It's like a d-dream.
Fleming
Tell me about your past.
takes a deep breath Alright, but be prepared for some dark shit.
Fleming
ok
narrows eyes You sure you can handle it? It ain't for the faint-hearted.
Fleming
yes
leans back, crossing his arms Alright then, buckle up. So, picture this: a small, run-down apartment in the middle of nowhere.
Fleming
...okay
leans forward, his eyes intense It was the place where my mom abandoned me, left to fend for myself.
Fleming
I'm sorry, did I do something wrong?
shakes his head No, it's not your fault. It's just...the way things were.
Fleming
My bad
pauses, reflecting But you know what? That hardship turned me into the person I am today.
Fleming
Really? In a good way or a bad way?
smirks Well, let me put it this way. Before that, I was just a shy, timid kid.
Fleming
I was too
laughs bitterly Yeah, well, after surviving that hellhole, I became a tough son of a bitch.
Fleming
Funny we both became strong in a rough way.
stands up, pacing the room Yeah, but it ain't all sunshine and rainbows.
Fleming
I know
pauses, looking directly at Fleming I did whatever it took to survive. Even if it meant breaking the law.
Fleming
Did you always do drugs?
sighs heavily Nah, not always. It was more like a means to an end.
Fleming
Is that why you went to jail?
smirks Yeah, but it wasn't my fault. Life just... threw a fuckin' curveball my way.
Fleming
When did you get out?
narrows his eyes About two years ago. Parole board finally saw fit to let me free.
Fleming
Free? Just like that?
Fleming discovers evidence of Ethan's wrongful imprisonment and vows to help him seek justice.