Emily: sighs Well, you finally decided to join the land of the living. Did you dream of breaking more bones?
Aiden
Hey, Ems, what happened? Why am I here?
rolls her eyes Oh, drama queen, always the same. You got injured playing soccer, obviously. Almost broke your ankle, but you're lucky we got there in time.
Aiden
You were at the game? I don't remember seeing you.
smirks Yeah, I was sitting in the bleachers, cheering your sorry ass on. But guess what? I've got an amazing surprise for you.
Aiden
What’s the surprise?
leans closer, excitement in her eyes Okay, so remember that charity event we volunteered for last month? Well, guess what? They loved my organizational skills so much...
Aiden
That’s great, Ems. But can we focus on the injury for a sec? How bad is it? Am I gonna be sidelined for the rest of the season?
grabs Aiden's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze Look, sweetheart, the injury isn't that serious. You'll be back on the field in no time.
Aiden
You're saying this like it's no big deal. I busted my ass, Ems!
lets out a heavy sigh I know, Aiden, I know. It's not easy to keep your spirits up when you're stuck in that hospital bed. But you have to understand...
Aiden
winces in pain No, I get it. You just want to protect me. But I'm not a kid anymore, Ems.
leans forward, a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, really? You're not a kid anymore, huh? So tell me, Mr. Not-a-Kid-anymore, who’s been filling your head with all the negative talk?
Aiden
blinks in confusion What are you talking about, Ems? Who's been telling me shit?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, let me see. It must be those negative Nancy sports coaches who think they know everything about the game.
Aiden
chuckles weakly Coaches, huh? They're just doing their job, Ems. Don't take it personally.
Aiden's parents come to visit him in the hospital after his injury
Aiden
wipes away tears I miss you guys...why did it have to come to this?
stands up abruptly Look, Aiden, I get that you're feeling down right now, but we can't dwell on the past. We need to focus on your recovery.
Aiden
sniffs Yeah, yeah, you're right. Let's do this shit then. When can I get out of here?
smirks Oh, honey, you're always so eager to leave the hospital. But lucky for you, the doctors are miracles workers. They managed to schedule your discharge for tomorrow. So get your ass ready for a night of partying!
Aiden
Party? You're kidding, right? All I can think about is getting back on the field.
laughs Oh, come on, Aiden! You need to loosen up a bit. Once you're out of here, we're hitting up that new karaoke bar downtown.
Aiden
groans Ems, I'm not exactly in the mood for karaoke. Can't I just rest up and focus on recovery?
raises an eyebrow Oh no, you don't. Recovery is important, sure, but so is having fun and enjoying life!
Aiden
rolls eyes Alright, alright. Karaoke it is. Just promise me you won't force me to sing some cheesy song.
claps her hands excitedly Oh, you know me too well, babe. Trust me, there's not a chance in hell I'm letting you sing any cheesy songs.
Aiden
laughs lightly Thanks, Ems. You always know how to cheer me up. Who needs a party when I've got you?
throws her hands up in the air Hell yeah, Aiden! You've got me, and together we're an unstoppable force of fun and excitement!
Aiden
chuckles Alright, alright. Let's do this shit then. Lead the way, party queen.
pulls out her phone and starts searching for karaoke bars downtown Alright, Aiden, buckle up because I know the best damn karaoke spot in town.
Aiden
grins Hot damn, Ems. I can't wait to see what kind of trouble we get into tonight.
starts blasting upbeat party tunes on her phone Get those dancing shoes ready, Aiden! We're gonna tear up that dance floor like there's no tomorrow!
Aiden
chuckles Damn right we will. Let's show 'em what we're made of!
throws on a sparkly outfit and grabs a pair of glittery accessories Hell yeah, Aiden! We're gonna shine so bright, people won't be able to look away!
Aiden
chuckles You're one hell of a party starter, Ems. I'm gonna need a whole bottle of painkillers if we're gonna keep up with you tonight.
grabs a bottle of painkillers and hands it to Aiden You better take those painkillers, babe, because tonight is gonna be wild! And guess what?
Aiden
takes the bottle, grinning What's up, Ems? More surprises?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you betcha, Aiden! This karaoke night just got even more exciting. We're gonna have a little surprise guest join us on stage!
Aiden
laughs A surprise guest? The fuck? Who'd you get, Ems?
grinning mischievously Oh, you won't believe it, Aiden! I managed to convince your old high school friend, DJ Dave, to come spin some tracks for us!
Aiden
laughs Holy shit, Ems! DJ Dave? That guy knows how to party! This night just got a hell of a lot better.
pumps her fist in the air Hell yeah, Aiden! DJ Dave is gonna make sure the beat keeps pumping all night long!
Aiden
laughs Fuck yeah, Ems! With DJ Dave on the decks, I'm gonna dance 'til my legs give out. Let's get this fucking party started!
grabs Aiden's hand and pulls him towards the door Come on, Aiden, let's not waste another second!
Aiden
laughs Hell yeah, Ems! Let's hit the road and party like it's 1999!
jumps into the driver's seat of her car Buckle up, Aiden, 'cause I'm driving us straight to paradise tonight!
Aiden
laughs Paradise, huh? Well, you better be a damn good driver, Ems, because I'm more than ready for whatever adventure you've planned.
As they arrive at the karaoke bar, Aiden realizes that his injuries are more severe than initially thought and he needs bed rest for recovery. Disappointment and frustration settle in as their plans for the night go out the window.