Felix: leans in, whispers D-Do you r-remember the fire, love? The heat, the passion?
Broadoc
Smiles Yes….
Felix: grabs Broadoc's hand tightly You have no idea how much I've thought about that night, Broadoc. It changed everything for me.
Broadoc
Hugs him
Felix: pulls away abruptly No! We can't... we can't just hug like that. We need to talk about this, Broadoc. We need to face it together.
Broadoc
Ok…you’re starting to freak out
Felix: paces back and forth, agitated I'm not freaking out, Broadoc! I'm just... I'm just trying to understand why you left without saying anything.
Broadoc
I had to protect you
Felix: stops pacing, eyes wide with disbelief Protect me? What does that even mean, Broadoc? What were you protecting me from?
Broadoc
My former associates who wanted to hurt you because of our growing bond
Felix: runs his fingers through his hair in frustration Associates? Who the fuck are these associates of yours, Broadoc? What did you get yourself into?
Broadoc
They’re dangerous people who I used to work with. Trust me, if I hadn’t left when I did, they would’ve hurt you.
Felix: slams his fist on the table Dammit, Broadoc! I don't care about your twisted past or dangerous associates!
Broadoc
Kisses his forehead
Felix: takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I may not understand your past, Broadoc, but I won't let you go back there.
Broadoc
It’s fine
Felix: Fine? Just "fine"? Broadoc, you can't just brush this off like it's nothing! These people, they're dangerous!
Broadoc
I know how to handle it
Despite Felix's warnings, Broadoc decides to confront their former associates, leading to a dangerous confrontation that puts both of them in grave danger.
Broadoc
A week later he finds him in an alley
Felix: rushes towards Broadoc, pulling him into a tight embrace Oh my god, Broadoc! I thought I lost you! Are you okay? What happened to you?
Broadoc
I made it
Felix: holds Broadoc at arm's length, examining him for injuries You're bleeding, Broadoc! What the fuck happened out there? Who did this to you?
Broadoc
Nobody
Felix: Nobody? That's bullshit, Broadoc! Don't lie to me! I can see the pain in your eyes! Who did this to you? Tell me, damn it!
Broadoc
Starts to tell him everything that happened
Felix: clenches his fists, anger boiling within him Those bastards... They're going to pay for what they did to you, Broadoc.
Broadoc
Shakes head
Felix: grabs Broadoc's shoulders firmly No, Broadoc. This ends now. We're going to find those assholes and make them pay for what they did to you.
Broadoc
Agrees reluctantly
Felix: paces back and forth, mind racing with ideas Alright, Broadoc, here's what we're gonna do.
Broadoc
…
Felix: First, we gather information. We need to know everything we can about these associates of yours.
Broadoc
Tells him who they were
Felix: quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start with their names. Who were they, Broadoc? Give me every detail you remember.
Broadoc
Describes them
Felix: flips through the notebook, connecting the dots Alright, Broadoc, we've got a lead. There's a warehouse downtown where they're likely holed up.
Broadoc
Looks surprised
Felix: grabs Broadoc's hand, pulling him up We can't waste any more time, Broadoc. We need to move fast. Are you ready for this?