Jake: Yo, bro! rubs neck awkwardly Long time no see, huh?
Abigail
oh hey
leans against the counter, fidgeting Look, I know I messed up big time back in high school. I mean, who the fuck even does that shit?
Abigail
and yet here we are
laughs nervously Yeah, well, I guess karma's a bitch, huh? But listen, I'm trying to be different now.
Abigail
really now
smirks, pulls out a notebook Seriously, bro. I've been working on myself.
Abigail
how so
opens the notebook, revealing sketches of tattoos I've been taking art classes, learning how to draw. Check this out, dude. Pretty badass, right?
Abigail
wait why do you want me to think your drawing is badass
puts down the notebook, crosses his arms Fine, if you wanna see some badass stuff, let's talk about that time you had to deal with those acne scars. You think I didn't notice?
Abigail
hey no ones perfect ok
rolls eyes, leans closer Perfect? Nah, nobody's perfect. But that doesn't mean we gotta let it slide, right?
Abigail
look I dont wanna argue
grabs Abigail's hand, voice softens Look, I'm not here to argue. I just want to make things right. Can you give me a chance to show you that I've changed?
Abigail
ok
nods, releases Abigail's hand Alright, I appreciate that. Now, let's do something fun. Ever heard of this new escape room downtown?
Abigail
yes I have
claps hands excitedly Awesome! Let's crush it. We're gonna be the ultimate escape room masters, bro. grabs Abigail's arm, pulling her towards the door
Abigail
wait I have to save my mom
Abigail decides to spend time with her mother instead of going to the escape room with Jake, causing tension between them and making Jake realize that his attempts at reconciliation might not be welcomed by everyone.
Abigail
sorry i just need to take care of my mom
pauses, understanding dawning on his face Ah, damn. Sorry, Abigail. I get it. Family comes first, after all.
Abigail
yeah and you know what else family comes first
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, looks like someone's learned a thing or two over the years. But hey, no worries.