You feel it too, don’t you? We’re the freest we’ve ever been, despite our situation. I’ll never understand why you turned yourself in, by the way-.. and I bet you regret it, but it’s too late now.
I can’t say that I’m proud of how long it took me to decide what to do with my own freedom, but at least I can say that I don’t have any second thoughts.
Obviously, I can’t go into detail about what happened; let’s just say that I tried my best to right our wrongs and leave it at that. No doubt you’ll see or hear about it in the news anyway.
It’s always been a game, hasn’t it? I guess I just got tired of playing.
You were tired too. I knew it, Arturo knew it, your mother knew it; I think everyone did. Maybe I shouldn’t be, but I’m glad you killed her, and I’m sorry for what she did to Leah. I know how much you loved her.
I’m sorry for being cruel to her too, but the fact that she didn’t care almost made it fun; besides, she was never on our side. If anything, we should have been on hers. I’m sure you miss her most of all…
I don’t think I’ll ever know how it feels to love someone quite so much, but that’s okay; I think I ought to be alone.
I won’t be sticking around, nor will I be handing myself in-.. I think you’ll agree by now that it’s pointless. I don’t know when, or if I’ll ever see you again; though I doubt we’ll miss each other much.
I know it’ll be a while yet, but if you ever want to, I think you’ll know where to find me.
Ivan: C’mon Dourpuss, it’s just you n’ me now-…
Bruno: I don’t want to talk about it.
Ivan: Pfft.. it’s non-negotiable, same as you being a good person.
Bruno: Tch.
Ivan: I ain’t lettin’ you beat yourself up about the past forever n’ ever.
Bruno: [sighs] There’s so much that I regret though.
Ivan: Listen.. y’care about those closest to ya, y’good with kids n’ animals, y’help people who’re goin’ through what you’ve been through, even though y’not much of a people person-.. y’care about me, more than anyone else ever has.
Bruno: None of that cancels out the things I’ve done.
Ivan: I ain’t sayin’ it cancels anythin’ out, shit ain’t as black n’ white as that.. y’know? No singular choice makes someone bad; it’s everythin’ mashed together, right? My Pa was a good example; complete asshole, couldn’t raise a kid for shit-.. but he wasn’t all bad, he just got lost n’ never found his way again. That’s why I still loved him, took care of him n’ stuff.
Ivan: [sighs] Would y’rather turn yourself in, risk goin’ back t’prison?
Bruno: No, but it’d be nice to get it all off my chest-.. like you said.
Ivan: So, do it…
Bruno: I hate how easy it was.
Ivan: Yeah?
Bruno: Like in a film? The good guy stands there; hands shaking, agonising over pulling the trigger-.. but I just fucking did it.
Ivan: Why?
Bruno: One was an accident, but the other-.. I knew who he was, what he was like; he was an abusive rapis-…
Ivan: Okay, so the world’s better off without him.
Bruno: Nothing gives us the right to take away someone’s life like that.
Ivan: Leah killed Arturo, was she a bad person?
Bruno: [pauses] No.
Ivan: What about war veterans n’ stuff? Bet they’ve killed a bunch o’ folk, some get medals for it an’ all.
Bruno: How the hell is that comparable?
Ivan: They’re just followin’ orders, right? Who’s t’say I wouldn’t have ended up killin’ someone if I stuck with the Navy?
Bruno: You’re making this difficult on purpose.
Ivan: Yeah, ‘cause I’m challengin’ your logic.
Bruno: You’re biased, it doesn’t count.
Ivan: Okay, I don’t much care for Wyatt, but I wouldn’t have judged him if he shot Arturo-.. hell, I would’a choked the shit outta him if he’d actually shot you… Maybe we’re more violent than some, but our intentions are good.
Bruno: I still feel guilty about Silas…
Ivan: I know.
Bruno: I should’ve made sure he got away safely.
Ivan: Why didn’t you?
Bruno: [sighs] I was still mad at him; annoyed with myself for letting him walk all over me, again… So, I brushed him off n’ said staying any longer would be dangerous-.. which it was, but I was happier to spend the night with you n’ Oscar.
Ivan: It was his decision not t’leave sooner, wasn’t it? I don’t want you blamin’ yourself anymore.
Bruno: [sighs defeatedly] Alright.
Ivan: You’re a package deal, B; I love you and your past, okay?
Bruno: [nods] I love you too…
Oscar: She’s in the bath. You don’t mind her being here, do you?
Ivan: Nah, it’s nice for you that she’s here.
Oscar: I’ll try not to be so annoy-…
Ivan: Your happiness ain’t annoyin’.
Oscar: Still, I know you’re-…
Ivan: I said it’s fine.
Oscar: I suck at tryna keep away from her… I just don’t want her getting wrapped up in anything. What would you d-…
Ivan: I don’t fuckin’ know, Oscar! How ‘bout you make a decision and stop fuckin’ whingin’ about it already.
Oscar: I-…
Ivan: In case you didn’t notice, my life’s a steamin’ sack of shit n’ all. I don’t have all the answers, I can’t fix everythin’, and I sure as shit can’t be everyone’s fuckin’ rock all the goddamn time! Sometimes I fall apart too.. n’ then what? I don’t know what the fuck I’m doin’, how d’you expect me t’figure your shit out as well?!
Oscar: Alright, alright... Fucking hell.
Ivan: [huffs]
Oscar: …
Ivan: Sorry.
Oscar: C’mon, Mr. Talkative.. what’s the matter?
Ivan: I saw Tills today… Lost my shit like a fuckin’ dickhead n‘ said all the stuff I’ve been thinking for.. however long.
Oscar: It’ll do her good to hear the truth for once, she deserves it.
Ivan: S’weird, she just stood there n’ took it. It was never a good thing; but it was our thing t’yell at each other, y’know? I went to see Bruno as well, he didn’t really want me there though.
Oscar: I wouldn’t take it personally. He’s a bit of a loner, ain’t he? I’m sure he’ll pick himself up sooner or later…
Ivan: Would you?! I reckon the whole Silas thing has fucked him up more than he’s willin’ to admit. I mean, how the fuck is he s’posed to carry on as normal n’ work with the same people that murdered his fuckin’-…
Oscar: Shhh! Keep it down, Jesus.
Ivan: I can’t pretend t’be okay with any of this much longer. I feel like they can all see right through me.
Oscar: Try not to get paranoid, alright?
Ivan: I want out.
Oscar: And I don’t? You can’t lose your nerve now; we’ve barely even started.
Ivan: It seems like we’re the only ones who want t’put an end to this shit.
Oscar: I’m trying, but that stupid Agent ignores all my calls. The office ain’t much help either.
Ivan: I’m on edge all the fuckin’ time, bud.
Oscar: I know.
Ivan: Do you? You’re always so stoic, how the fuck d’you even cope-.. actually, don’t answer that.
Oscar: Best not, eh.
Ivan: [sighs] I’m done with today. I’m goin’ t’bed.
Oscar: ‘Kay. No doubt I’ll be up for a while, if you can’t sleep or whatever...
Ivan: Are you sure y’wanna do this? What if you change your mind-...
Bruno: I asked you to help, not talk me out of it.
Ivan: I don’t want you t’regret it is all. Y’could put it in storage for now?
Bruno: No, I need to get rid of everything.
Ivan: If you’re sure.
Bruno: It’s like a break-up, right? You wallow for a while, then you get sick of moping around n’ get a sudden urge to move on.
Ivan: Eh, I dunno if y’should equate this to a break-up. I mean, you n’ Silas were still in lo-...
Bruno: [scoffs] Our whole relationship was a lie. I wasn’t in love, I was an idiot; he didn’t even know the meaning of the word.
Ivan: Are y’just tellin’ yourself all that t’make this easier?
Bruno: I was a pawn to him. The minute shit hit the fan, he fucking left without looking back; no note, no call, text, nothing. If you really, truly loved someone you wouldn’t do that. He’d have done it again if you hadn’t convinced me to go n’ see him. He’d do anything to come out on top; he was more than willing to fuck us all over in the process.
Ivan: Don’t tell me y’think he got what he deserved..?
Bruno: Look, obviously I didn’t like the way Wyatt handled the situation; but you can understand where they’re coming from.
Ivan: Seriously?
Bruno: He betrayed them. All they saw was a narc, a nobody, a snitch. You think they’re going to let him get away twice? Let him jeopardize everything their whole family has ever worked for? No. It doesn’t matter who you are or who you’re involved with; cross them, and you’re dead.
Ivan: Bruno, you can’t actually be willin’ t‘go along with-...
Bruno: I told you before, it is what it is. I don’t agree, but I do understand.
Ivan: I couldn’t stomach being in the same room as any of ‘em if I were you. Let alone work alongside ’em...
Bruno: I’d rather stay in Arturo’s good books, wouldn’t you?
Ivan: I s’pose.
Bruno: Speaking of which, it’s getting on. You’ll no doubt be missed if you stay here much longer.
Bruno: Sorry Ivan, I don’t mean to be such a dick. I shouldn’t have called. I-.. I really don’t know how you got yourself here.
Ivan: Uh... I was too decent a dealer n’ I’m too loyal for my own good?
Bruno: It’s probably for the best if you don’t share your opinions about what happened with anyone, alright?
Ivan: Does that include you?
Bruno: You should look out for yourself before worrying about anyone else, including me...
Ivan: Right.
Alea: Go away, Kobe.
Kobe: C’mon, don’t be like that.
Alea: [scoffs]
Kobe: Don’t take what Pa says t’heart. He’s just worried about Bruno.
Alea: He’s right though.
Kobe: Well-...
Alea: No, he is.
Kobe: Okay, and?
Alea: And? He doesn’t fuckin’ understand.
Kobe: I think he does.
Alea: So, that’s what he wants? If I risked it, if I went back n’ somehow didn‘t get murdered... It ain’t just them I’d potentially be turnin’ in; it’d be everyone, including Bruno.
Kobe: Even behind bars, you’d be freer than you are now. Both of you.
Alea: I thought that I could-.. he doesn’t see how fucked up everythin’ is.
Kobe: Kian?
Alea: [nods]
Kobe: I reckon he’s not worth-.. hey, don’t cry. Y’know I don’t know what to do when folk cry.
Alea: [cries]
Kobe: Rude. C’mere... See, I knew I’d get a hug outta you at some point today.
Alea: Shut up.
Kobe: Yes, Ma’am.
Bruno: Didn’t know you still spoke to that lady of yours.
Oscar: I don’t.
Bruno: Yet she knew you’d moved.
Oscar: Are you fucking joking right now? I’m not having this conversation with you.
Bruno: I shouldn’t have threatened you; or her.
Oscar: Don’t pretend you give a shit now. You waltz around with your threats and your stupid gun, then have the gall to wonder why I don’t trust you?
Bruno: I thought you were just another jumped-up dealer.
Oscar: Are you that insecure? Does scaring the shit outta people make you feel big and strong?
Bruno: Oscar, it’s my job to frighten people. Just because I’m good at it doesn’t mean I enjoy it; or mean it.
Oscar: What a load of bollocks.
Bruno: I’m trying to apologise...
Oscar: Not interested.
Bruno: You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover so easily.
Oscar: Should I skip to the part where you threatened my girlfriend? Or handcuffed and shot some dude? Or maybe the part where you murdered someone in an alley?
Bruno: First of all, I wouldn’t have actually hurt her. Secondly, I shot near that guy to make him panic. He’s alive and well, I’ll fucking find him for you if you don’t think that’s true. Thirdly, the guy I actually shot had it coming. Joey’s no saint, but he treats his girls a damn sight better than he did.
Oscar: [snorts] You expect me to believe you’re some kind of vigilante?
Bruno: At the end of the day, you’re gonna think what you want. I’m telling it how it is.
Oscar: Sure.
Bruno: Your stubbornness will bite you on the ass one day. Believe me on that at least.
Oscar: [sighs]
Mack: Making friends?
Oscar: Psh.
Mack: He’s not so bad you know, if you give him a chance.
Bruno: I don’t trust him as far as I could throw him.
Mack: He trusts you, and that mate of yours in there.
Oscar: Yeah, well...
Mack: He’s a big softie, with a whole lotta baggage. I’ve known him since the day he entered this world. Trust me.
Oscar: ...
Mack: Aha, that got ya thinking, didn’t it? You don’t have to be best pals, just don’t assume he’s your enemy.
Kian: What? I’m not allowed to steal a moment alone with you?
Alea: Hm.
Kian: Wyatt told me something interesting.
Alea: There it is.
Kian: And?
Alea: And what? Y’gonna have to elaborate.
Wyatt: Did you know? About the guy he killed?
Alea: It ain’t like it’s the first time.
Kian: Did he tell you, or did your little spies find out?
Alea: Does it matter?
Kian: Yes.
Alea: I heard him talking t’Spencer about it at the time.
Kian: That wasn’t so hard was it? Awfully rude of you to be eavesdropping.
Alea: [scoffs] I was sat in plain sight, that ain’t eavesdroppin’.
Kian: So you knew from the start, yet didn’t take the time to inform me?
Alea: Bah! It wasn’t important. It was just some random dude, ain’t got nothin’ to do with us.
Kian: You’re not supposed to keep secrets from me, dove.
Alea: It wasn’t a secret! I thought he’d have boasted about it earlier t’be honest.
Kian: It’s your job to tell me what goes on behind closed doors around here, don’t leave it up to chance. I do hope you haven’t forgotten the deal we made, have you?
Alea: Kian, don't-...
Ivan: Your Ma was askin’ for ya, by the way.
Kian: [snorts] Well she can find me herself! Later anyway, me and Wyatt have business to tend to. I’ll be seeing you later, dove.
Alea: Mhm...
Ivan: Are-...
Alea: I wasn’t fuckin’ born yesterday, Ivan. You thought I’d fall for that?
Ivan: Fall for what?
Alea: Y’think I don’t know the art of buttin’ in at the perfect moment?
Ivan: I-...
Alea: I don’t need you or anyone else t’protect me, so y’can drop the white knight shit. Next time y’want t’listen in on someone’s conversation, stand still and don’t breathe so fuckin’ loud.
