Yo, you gonna keep this on the DL, right? Mom and Dad can't know 'bout the jam.
Hoffman
Don't worry your pretty little head. They won't even notice we're gone.
grinning mischievously Oh, come on, bro! You know I can't keep anything from those two. They'll be on my case before I even get back.
Hoffman
Just leave them a note or something. They won't bat an eye.
leans in closer, whispering Nah, man, that's not gonna cut it. They're gonna freak!
Hoffman
Chill, chill. We'll tell them we're hitting up a midnight movie or some shit.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Midnight movie, huh? That might just work. But we gotta make sure we're back by one, alright?
Hoffman
Got it. One o'clock, sharp. We'll be home before they know it.
pulls out her phone and starts texting Alright, let's set up a meeting with the band. We need to coordinate this whole operation.
Hoffman
What about transportation? We can't exactly sneak out in broad daylight.
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't you worry, bro. I've got it covered. We're gonna take my secret shortcut. It's a little trick I learned from sneaking out back in the day.
Hoffman
Hell, Lila, you're full of surprises. Alright, lead the way then.
grinning mischievously Buckle up, bro! This is gonna be one hell of a ride! takes Hoffman's hand and leads him to the back alley
Hoffman
grins I'm ready when you are.
whispering excitedly Alright, bro, watch closely. This is where the magic happens. squeezes through a small hole in the fence
Hoffman
Damn, Lila! How do you squeeze through there? You're like a frickin' ninja!
laughs It's all about the technique, bro! You gotta slide, not push. Like this! slides through the fence with ease
Hoffman
Holy shit, Lila! That's impressive! Can you teach me how to do that?
laughs Sure thing, bro! But first, we gotta get to the meet-up spot. Keep up now! starts sprinting down the deserted streets
Hoffman
laughs Alright, alright! Lead the way, troublemaker!
skids to a halt in front of a nondescript building We're here, bro! This is where we meet the band.
Hoffman
Shit, Lila! You move fast! Alright, let's do this.
As Lila and Hoffman wait for the band at the meeting spot, they are approached by a group of rival punk rockers who start a fight
Hoffman
jumps into the fray, throwing punches Not on my watch, assholes!
throws a few punches of her own, shouting Back off, you punks! Can't let you ruin our night!
Hoffman
grunts Damn, Lila! You're holding your own out there! Keep it up!
grinning You bet your sweet ass I am! These clowns think they can mess with us? Hah!
Hoffman
shouts Looks like we got backup coming! See the black van pulling up? That's the band!
pauses mid-fight and looks at the approaching van Yo, lucky break! Let's bail, bro! dives towards the van
Hoffman
grabs Lila's arm and pulls her towards the van About damn time! Let's get the hell outta here!
jumps into the back of the van, panting Whew! That was close, bro! We made it!
Hoffman
catches his breath Yeah, yeah! We did it! Now let's get the hell outta dodge!
high-fives Hoffman Woo-hoo! We did it, bro! That was one hell of a fight! But now, time to focus on the real prize β the concert!
Hoffman
Hell yeah! Can't wait to rock that stage, Lila!
rolls her eyes playfully Hold your horses, bro! We can't just show up at the concert looking like this. We need to lay low for a bit.
Hoffman
Lay low? But we're almost there, Lila!
takes a deep breath Look, bro, I know it's exciting, but we gotta play it smart here.
Hoffman
Okay, okay! You're the boss, Lila. Where to now?
smirks Alright, listen up, bro. We're gonna find a spot somewhere quiet, lay low for a bit, and then make our grand entrance at the concert.