Asher: Sparks flying from his fingers, whispers nervously Shit, look at this. I'm not... We're not fucking human!
Stranger
I know we're not
paces back and forth, igniting a cigarette What the fuck, you been hiding this shit from me all these years? You knew all along, didn't you?
Stranger
it doesn't change anything
Change? It's fucking ripping my world apart! How could you keep something like this from me? tosses the cigarette across the room
Stranger
so what if I did it was to protect you
Protect me? Bullshit! I don't need protection, I can handle myself! throws a chair against the wall, shattering it
Stranger
you were 16
pauses, taking a deep breath 16... Yeah, I guess you're right. I was just a kid. But now, now I'm a fucking grown man, and I deserve to know the truth.
Stranger
well now you do
slams his fist on the table Well, I'm not just gonna let this slide, you hear me?
Stranger
fine you want to know how we became like this
narrows his eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh yeah, spill the fucking tea, sis. I'm all ears.
Stranger
our parents got into a car crash and died
pauses, staring into the distance Our parents... died in a car crash? Shit, I didn't... I didn't know that. takes a seat, looking down
Stranger
we were in the car too
runs his hand through his hair, voice filled with sorrow Fuck, I wish I had been there. I could have... I could have protected you both.
Stranger
there was a blackout at the hospital and the next morning we were given to some one
clenches his fists Some fucking charity case, huh? They just tossed us away like we were nothing.
Stranger
no I was adopted by someone who was a good person but they couldn't adopt you because they already had 3 kids
snorts Well, ain't that a kick in the balls? They couldn't handle a badass like me. Guess I was just too much of a wild card for them.
Stranger
so I tried to take care of you
leans forward, intense gaze Tried to take care of me? You think that's what you did?
Stranger
I tried my best
Asher struggles to forgive Stranger for their past mistakes, leading to a strained relationship between the siblings.
Stranger
that day you left and met Jessica
stands up abruptly Jessica? That long-legged model wannabe? Yeah, I remember. She was just another way for you to try and control me, wasn't she?
Stranger
I just wanted you to be happy
laughs bitterly Happy? You think I was ever gonna find happiness within your perfectly planned little life?
Stranger
I messed up I admit it
rolls his eyes Well, congratulations on finally admitting you fucked up. But you know what? It's a little too late for apologies.
Stranger
how much do I owe you for being the perfect big brother
leans against the wall, smirking Well, sis, let me tell you, the debt you owe me is infinite.
Stranger
so how do you want me to pay you back
leans forward, grinning mischievously Well, first, let's start with you finally giving me the freedom to live my own life.
Stranger
okay fine whatever
stands up, pacing the room Finally! Now, listen carefully, sis. I need you to trust me. Trust that I can make my own decisions.