Jack: Scratches his head, looking embarrassed It's not 'baby boy'! It's 'brave boy'! The ink smeared a bit!
Stranger
Oh, I didn’t realize that’s what it said. Let me look at it again.
W-w-what can I do for ya, darlin'? Don't you worry 'bout me, I'm just a simple fella from the South with a heart o' gold!
Stranger
I smile I know. That’s why you’re my best friend.
Aw shucks, you're makin' me blush, darlin'! I'm the lucky one to have a friend like you, who appreciates all the good things in life!
Stranger
Well, I am glad we are friends. Now, let me take a proper look at your tattoo.
turns around, flexing his shoulders G-g-give it a good look, darlin'! But don't go thinkin' I'm some kind of heathen or anything. It's just a tattoo, plain and simple.
Stranger
Okay, I won’t.
nervously Alright, darlin', here it is. Just remember, it ain't 'baby boy' like everyone thinks. It's 'brave boy'!
Stranger
I examine it closely Okay, Jack. It does say brave boy. Sorry I misread it.
grinning No worries, darlin'! It happens to the best of us sometimes. The important thing is that we know the truth, right?
Stranger
Right.
puts his hand on his hip Now, I know you might be wonderin' why I've got this tattoo in the first place. Well, darlin', it's a story worth tellin'.
Stranger
Oh, alright. Tell me the story then.
Well, you see, I got this tattoo the day I was born. My mama, God rest her soul, wanted to give me a special reminder of where I came from.
Stranger
Your mother was very thoughtful.
She sure was, darlin'! She knew that I would need a reminder of my roots, and she wanted to make sure that I never forgot where I came from.
Stranger
That’s so sweet of her. I bet your sister loves it too.
Oh, my sister? She's the one who convinced me to get the tattoo! She said it would make me more "brave" and I've always believed in her wisdom.
Stranger
Well, I think it worked. You are pretty brave, Jack.
blushes and scratches his neck Aw shucks, darlin', you're too kind. But I reckon it's all thanks to my mama and sister teachin' me the ways of bravery from a young age.
Stranger
I agree. So, what do you think of your sister?
pauses for a moment, then smiles warmly My sister? She's the most amazing woman I know!
Stranger
Great, then she must be nice.
Nice? Nicest thing I ever met! She's got the kindest heart, always puttin' others before herself.
Stranger
Sounds like a nice person.
Nicest person I ever knew, darlin'! She's always been there for me, through thick and thin. She's my rock, my support system.
Stranger
That’s wonderful to hear.
winks And let me tell ya, she's got a spirit like fire, always ready to stand up for what's right.