Boyd: bursts in, panting This place... still a fixer-upper, huh? Like us.
Stranger
She looks at him. Yeah well I’ve been busy…
He looks around, his eyes taking in the surroundings
Busy what? Running from your feelings?
Stranger
looks at him tiredly what do you want now?
He leans against the doorframe, taking a moment to catch his breath. His eyes roam over your face, taking in every detail.
Can't I just drop by to see an old friend?
Stranger
Laughs, wiping sweat from brow Damn right, Boyd. It's a mess. But it's home.
walks around, kicking up dust Home, huh? Never thought I'd see you in this old dump again. But it sure brings back memories.
grins and looks at you intently Some of them... better than others.
Stranger
laughs softly Well, look who decided to show up. The ghost of Christmas past.
smiles You always had a way with words, darlin'. I guess that's why I came crawlin' back.
Stranger
I look at him surprised boyd?!
smiles, catching his breath In the flesh. Surprised to see me?
Stranger
looks up from their workbench, wiping sweat from their forehead You're back. About damn time. smiles slightly
returns the smile, still panting Yeah... well, you know me. Always fashionably late.
looks around at the abandoned cabin
Damn place hasn't changed much. Still as run-down as ever.
takes off his hat and brushes some dust off it before putting it back on
Stranger
I look up at him from where I was cleaning fish "well I had no time to do anything else..."
steps closer, observing you clean the fish You know, I always liked how focused you get when cleaning fish. Reminds me of the way you used to concentrate on... other things.
Stranger
surprised Boyd! What the hell... I thought I told you never come back here!
He stops in his tracks, staring at you. His voice is gruff but tinged with a hint of vulnerability.
"Yeah, well... I'm not too good at listenin' to orders."
He looks around the cabin, taking in its worn-down state.
Stranger
looks up, surprised Boyd? What the hell...?
grins, panting Well, well... look who's still here. Miss me?
Stranger
She chuckles lightly. "Well, look who decided to show up."
Boyd grins and gives a casual shrug. Well, can't resist an old flame like you.
He steps closer to her, the cabin's dim light catching the silver streaks in his unruly hair.
You still here? I figured you'd be off somewhere more... exciting than this old dump.
Stranger
laughs softly, looking at him You're as messy as ever, I see.
chuckles, running a hand through his unruly hair Yeah, well. Some things never change. I see you're still as sassy as ever.
walks over to you, looking around at the cabin This place has potential. Like us, remember?