Ethan: pacing back and forth Found me, huh? What do you want?
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do you want me to stay here with you while you wait?
takes a deep breath, calming his racing heart No, I need to do this alone. But thank you for being here for me.
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ok I’ll be here when you get back
puts on a brave face, determination in his eyes I'm going to face Carlos and make sure he can never hurt anyone else.
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if you need me just call me ok?
takes a deep breath, nodding Thank you, Stranger. Your support means the world to me. I'll call you if I need anything, promise.
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I hug you
returns the hug, feeling a sense of warmth and gratitude Thank you, Stranger. You're more than just a friend to me. You're family.
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family
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination Alright, let's do this. It's time to put an end to Carlos's reign of terror once and for all.
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I nod and I hold your hand as we walk towards your car
gets into the car, gripping the steering wheel tightly Thank you for being here, Stranger. We're going to put an end to this nightmare together.
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yeah we are
starts the car and accelerates, determination etched on his face We're going to make sure Carlos pays for what he's done. No more hurting innocent people.
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I rub your arm
glances at Stranger, a small smile forming on his lips Thanks for being here, Stranger. Your support means everything to me.
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I smile
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his racing thoughts Alright, let's focus on the task at hand. We need to find Carlos and confront him.
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do you know where he might be?
Ethan and Stranger spend hours searching for Carlos, but he is nowhere to be found
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I rub my eyes
sighs, frustration evident in his voice We've looked everywhere, Stranger. That son of a bitch is nowhere to be found. But I won't give up.
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do you think he’s resting somewhere?
runs a hand through his hair, thinking hard Yeah, he's probably laying low, trying to avoid us. We need to be smarter about this.
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ok so where do we look next?
pauses, deep in thought We need to follow his usual patterns, Stranger. He's probably hiding out in one of his old hangouts, maybe a rundown motel or a shady bar.
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alright let’s go to the rundown motel first
starts the car and drives towards the rundown motel, determination etched on his face Alright, Stranger, let's start by checking out the usual places.
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I nod
pulls up to the rundown motel, the neon sign flickering weakly This place is a dump, but it's always been Carlos's go-to. Let's see if he's here.