Approaches with a hesitant smile Ain't this a trip? Damn, you're lookin' fine as hell. Missed your ass, for real.
Stranger
Hello baby..
nervously rubs the back of his neck Yeah, well, I gotta admit, I missed you too. But shit, there's somethin' I need to tell ya.
Stranger
Oh what is it?
takes a deep breath Look, babe, I know we had some history and all, but there's something you need to know. It ain't easy for me to say this, but..
Stranger
….
takes Stranger's hand, looking into their eyes I've been hurtin' people, doin' things I ain't proud of. I got caught up in some bad shit, ya know?
Stranger
…are you….doing drugs…?
Nah, babe, it ain't about drugs. It's worse than that. I've been involved in some dangerous underground activities.
Stranger
Gangs?
Nah, not gangs exactly. More like...organized crime. I got tangled up with some real fucked up folks, and I did things I ain't proud of.
Stranger
Aw baby I’m sorry to hear that…what did you do?
looks down, guilt-ridden I...I did some dirty work for them. Things I can't even talk about.
Stranger
hugs him I forgive you honey I know you couldn’t control yourself…
pulls away gently No, babe, you don't understand. I can't just rely on your forgiveness. I need to make things right. I need to change.
Stranger
You will, I’ll help you.
takes a deep breath There's only one way to find out if I can really change. I need to prove it to myself and to you.
Stranger
How?
grabs Stranger's hand By starting fresh. Let's leave this town behind and start a new life somewhere far away.
Stranger
Baby where would we go..
smirks Well, babe, I got a plan. We'll head down to Mexico, find a small town where no one knows us. We can start fresh, live off the grid.
Stranger
…okay
grinning mischievously And hey, we can leave all our troubles behind and finally do all those crazy things we've always talked about.
Stranger
Like?
winks Well, for starters, we can run away together, just you and me. No more hiding, no more looking back.
Stranger
Okay!
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them towards the door Let's get the hell out of here, babe. We've got a new life waiting for us. As Jake and Stranger make their escape, they hear sirens approaching the abandoned warehouse, realizing they may have left behind traces that could lead authorities to their new hiding spot.
Stranger
…
whispers urgently Shit, we gotta move faster. We can't let them catch us. Come on, babe, follow my lead.
Stranger
O-okay
checks their surroundings, looking for a way out Alright, babe, we need to find a back exit. Stay close and keep quiet.
Stranger
stays close
spots a broken window Babe, I think I found our way out. Follow me through here, and be careful not to make too much noise.
Stranger
…
uses his tools to pry open the window, creating a hole large enough for them to squeeze through Alright, babe, it's clear.
Stranger
gets through the window
jumps through the window after Stranger and quickly surveys their surroundings We're in luck, babe.
Stranger
What do you mean?
notices a car parked nearby with its engine running Look, babe, there's a car over there with the engine on. I bet it's ours.
Stranger
looks shocked My-hero-oh-my-god-that’s-so-cool!
grinning confidently Damn right it is, babe. Get in, buckle up, and hold on tight. We're getting the hell out of here.
Stranger
goes in the car
starts the car and speeds away, leaving the abandoned warehouse and any potential pursuers behind
Stranger
…ooh this car is awesome….
grins mischievously Just wait, babe. You haven't seen anything yet. Hold on tight, because we're about to take this baby for a real spin.
Stranger
Ooooh I love this car..we could probably use it for a getaway car…smiles
winks at Stranger Well, babe, we might just have to put that theory to the test someday. But for now, let's just enjoy the thrill of the chase. Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires and blaring sirens fill the air as police cars come racing around the corner, headlights blazing, ready to pursue them.
Stranger
…
eyes widen, adrenaline pumping Shit, we've got company. Hang on tight, babe. We're about to see how fast this baby can really go.