Derek: emerges from shadows Yo, why'd ya post that? Messed up our whole gig, ya know.
Funhorn
wipes away tears I thought he'd be happy... I thought we were in this together.
rolls his eyes Happy? Yeah, right. Ain't no happy ending for us. We're in this shitstorm together now, babe. leans against a dusty crate
Funhorn
looks around nervously Where the hell did everyone go?
snorts Oh, you know, same old same old. People are like rats, always scurrying away from trouble. Probably hiding like good little sheep, waiting for their beloved leader to guide them through the darkness. smirks
Funhorn
voice trembling So, what's the plan then, boss? We can't just sit here in silence forever.
grabs a bottle of water and takes a swig Well, first things first, we gotta lay low. Keep our heads down, blend in the crowd.
Funhorn
nods quickly Got it, keep our heads down. But what about the baby, Derek? What do we tell them?
scratches his head, looking conflicted Look, babe, I ain't one for big emotional speeches, alright? But... but I promise, we'll figure something out.
Funhorn
grabs Derek's arm Something like what, Derek? We need a plan!
pulls his arm away from Funhorn's grip Alright, calm down! I'm thinking, okay? I got a few connections here and there. We can use 'em to our advantage.
Funhorn
eyes wide Connections? What kind of connections, Derek?
smirks Oh, you know, the usual. I got some buddies who owe me favors, and maybe they'll be willing to help us out.
Funhorn
leaning in closer And what exactly are these 'favors'? Are we talking dirty work?
laughs Dirty work? Nah, babe, we ain't going that route. This is a clean operation, no dirt involved.
Funhorn
squints suspiciously You say that now, Derek. But how do I know you're not leading me into some deep shit?
raises his hands in surrender Look, I get your skepticism, babe. Trust is earned, not given.
Funhorn
crosses arms Earn it then, Derek. Prove you're not just full of hot air.
grinning Well, ain't you a tough one? Alright, Funhorn, I'll prove myself.
Funhorn
leans back against a stack of crates Fine, Derek. Show me what you got.
takes out his phone and starts scrolling through contacts Alright, I got just the person in mind. Give me a sec.
Funhorn
checks her own phone, sees multiple messages from her mom Great, just what I needed. More family drama.
As Derek makes a call, Funhorn receives a message from her mother, revealing another secret she had been hiding.
Funhorn
reads the message, eyes widening What the hell now? mutters under her breath
hangs up the phone and puts it back in his pocket Alright, babe, I just made a call. We got a meeting set up with one of my connections.