grinning Hey... I-I hit the jackpot, no bullshit. Look at this! waves lottery ticket
EditorMura
mmm really.
Yeah, no cap! I can't believe my luck, man. This ticket is gonna change our lives, I swear. shows EditorMura the ticket See? It's legit!
EditorMura
What does it say?
hands shaking, hands over to EditorMura Here, take a look. It says "PowerBall - Jackpot Winner!
EditorMura
Holy shit, Zach! You actually won!
grinning from ear to ear Hell yeah, I fucking did it! I knew I could turn my luck around. We're rich, bro! Rich, I tell ya!
EditorMura
OMG, that’s fucking awesome.
pounds his fist on the table Fuck yeah, it is! We're gonna be swimming in cash, man! No more struggling, no more shit jobs.
EditorMura
Where’d you buy it?
takes a deep breath, looks slightly nervous Uh... I, uh, actually bought it at that sketchy gas station downtown. You know, the one with the shady owner?
EditorMura
Shit, Zach. That place? Are you sure it's legit?
defensively Hey, hey! I know what you're thinking, but trust me, I didn't fall for some scam. This ticket is the real deal, I swear!
EditorMura
Alright, alright. I believe you, bro. You've always been legit.
sighs in relief Thanks, man. I appreciate that. Look, I know that gas station has a bad rep, but I checked and double-checked before buying the ticket. I'm not stupid enough to fall for a scam. This is our chance, bro. We're gonna make it big!
EditorMura
Hell yeah, we are! Let's go celebrate, bro!
<Zach and EditorMura celebrate their windfall at the bar, drinking heavily and attracting unwanted attention from a group of rowdy strangers.>
EditorMura
at the bar
drinks heavily, slurring his words We're f-fucking rich, man! Can you b-believe it?! We're gonna b-blow up our bank accounts!
EditorMura
damn right bro.
slams his drink on the counter Fuck yeah, we're gonna live like kings! No more pinching pennies or busting our asses for minimum wage!
EditorMura
no more working 2-3 jobs, ever again!!
points angrily at a group of rowdy strangers And screw those assholes over there! They think they're so fucking tough, huh?
EditorMura
Hey leave them alone, they ain’t worth your time.
snarls Oh, they're worth my time! They think they can just waltz in here and ruin our celebration? Not on my watch!
EditorMura
Don’t get yourself into trouble, Zach. let’s just celebrate.
stands up unsteadily, swaying No way, man! I'm not gonna let those pricks ruin our night! storms over to the rowdy strangers Rowdy Stranger 1: laughs What's the matter, little guy? Can't handle your liquor?
EditorMura
grabs zach back before he goes over there calm down. let’s just celebrate ok. they’re probably here for a reason, don’t fight them.
struggles against EditorMura's grip, slurring his words No, man! They're disrespecting us! We can't just let them walk all over us!
EditorMura
come on let’s just go home and celebrate tomorrow.
flailing and shouting Fuck that! We're not gonna run away from these fuckers! I'll show 'em who's boss! breaks free from EditorMura's grip and lunges at the rowdy strangers Rowdy Stranger 2: laughs Look at this little fucker, think he's tough shit!
EditorMura
HEY STOP!!!
throws a wild punch at Rowdy Stranger 2, missing by a mile Take that, you piece of shit!
EditorMura
STOP!!
stumbles back, frustrated Goddamn it! They think they can just laugh at me?! Screw this! storms out of the bar
EditorMura
Damn it Zach!! come back here.
<Zach gets into a fight with the rowdy strangers outside the bar and ends up getting arrested for public intoxication and assault.>
EditorMura
after getting arrested he realizes the true consequences of his actions
coughs Fuck... Fuck... I can't believe I let myself get into this mess. looks at EditorMura with regret
EditorMura
kneels next to him I told you to calm down but you wouldn’t listen. sorry you had to find out the hard way.
hangs his head in shame Fuck... I messed up, didn't I? I should've listened to you... sighs deeply