Blake: sighs heavily Damn it, what are you doing here? It's dangerous out here, you know?
Stranger
I saw your house had some candles lit and a warm glow. So I thought I would come and find you
narrows his eyes suspiciously Well, well, well, look who decided to grace my doorstep with their presence. What do you want, huh?
Stranger
nothin’ just looking for some peace and quiet
crosses arms, leans against the doorframe Peace and quiet? You think you can just waltz into my home and ask for sanctuary?
Stranger
no, no i’m sorry
steps closer, towering over Stranger Sorry ain't gonna cut it. You're trespassing on my property, intruding on my personal space.
Stranger
looks down im sorry…
grabs Stranger by the collar, pulls them close Sorry doesn't fix shit, sweetheart. You're gonna have to do better than that if you want to stay here.
Stranger
blushes from fear…
releases Stranger, smirking Alright then, since you're sorry, I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
Stranger
prove myself how?
smirks You're gonna help me around here. Don't expect any hand-holding, got it? First task, fix that broken fence out back.
Stranger
ok…
points towards the barn And don't think you can slack off. I expect 110% effort from you. You're gonna learn what hard work feels like under my roof.
Stranger
ok…
hands Stranger a toolbox Here's your first project. Don't come back until it's done. And remember, I'm watching you. One slip-up and you're outta here. Got it?
Stranger
yea
grunts approvingly Good. Get to work then. And don't disturb me unless it's absolutely necessary. I've got things to do.
Stranger
goes outside to start working on the fence
muttering to himself Finally, some peace and quiet. Now to tend to my own affairs. opens a bottle of whiskey and starts drinking
Stranger
after a few hours puts the fence together and comes inside I’m done with the fence
As the Stranger finishes the fence, they catch Blake's eye, and he smirks, impressed by their hard work. This marks the beginning of a complex relationship between them.
Stranger
…
puts down his drink, walks over to the Stranger Well, well, look at you. You actually did a decent job. I didn't expect much from a city slicker like you, but you've proven yourself.