ISSUES 2 II OUTERBANKS S3/S4

double trouble

"Who would have thought that dangerous games might actually be dangerous?" 

"I don't know, JJ", John B sighs as we get out of the van to meet Baracuda Mike at another place. I've got a feeling that JJ is getting us into deep trouble this time. Do I mind? Yes. Am I still in? Double yes. We're doing this all for Big John. "These are farmers who fly biological seeds to South America", JJ whitewashes our plan, "We're just delivering the seeds." "No, but-" 

"Listen, do you want to save your dad or not, John B?" "Of course, I do, okay?", John B snaps defensively, "I'm just saying this plan has to work. I've doubted it, said it's his fault but he was trying to keep me safe all this time. And now he's kidnapped so sorry that I..-" "J, we know that you're worried and feel guilty", I say softly stopping him from walking so I can comfort him, "But do you know what you have to do know?" 

"Trust papa J", JJ interrupts me, "Okay? I'll make this work. A hundred percent." "That's not what I was about to say", I add giving JJ a serious look. "I know what you're both trying to say", John B nods but gives JJ a skeptical look, "Seventy percent would be a great start."

"Holy shit, look at that airplane", John B whispers as we get closer to Baracuda Mike's current location. "Yeah man, looks like a caravan with wings. Looks like we're not getting any drinks on our way." Watching them unloading the plane we get quite nervous as if we came late to our job which we probably did. Looks like our next job is to carry drugs and getting into business with people like Barry. I could have skipped that line on my curriculum vitae. 

"Yo, Mike, you haven't finsihed, huh?", JJ calls for him immediately hoping for our job option to still be open. "No, we just changed the plan." "Uh, alright." "You three are going to drive the truck up to Alister City and deliver the stuff. You've got the address in the truck. A getaway car is ready for you to drive back. The airplane is going to stay here until you're back", Mike explains holding the keys in front of JJ. 

Deliver drugs? That's more than what him and JJ seemed to have agreed on. Doing this all for Big John, Iz. It's not like I've got someone waiting here anyways. Mom? In Guadeloupe probably planning another heist or way to destroy a family. Dad? Well, still holding on to Ward. Kie? Hasn't spoken to me in days. The kooks? Kinda critical if Topper would ever talk to me again after what's happened. Rafe? Broke any promise that he's ever made. 

"We're just driving the truck?", JJ reassures himself. "Correct." I take a look at the keys raising my hand to take them. If the boys need time to worry about anything, I might have to make a decision. "Uh, I have to borrow them for a second", John B interrupts the deal weirdly pulling us with him to the side. "Hey, hey. That's not been the plan. That's way more dangerous." 

"Listen, it doesn't matter what's the plan. Whoever says a must also say b. You're going to do this then you can fly with me." "Yeah, su-" "And if not. You know how that works, right?", he threatens us stepping closer to JJ, "Jimmy here might start with the girl if you don't keep your word." It's not like I've been threatened before.. 

"The highway patrol's doing their shift change now. That's our time frame. You're going to drive this van to the delivery point. A map's in the truck. If everything's fine, you're going to be back here soon", Mike smiles at us widely but in a disgusting way holding out the key for us once more, "Go now. Do it. Here are the keys." "Okay, no problem", JJ nods taking them, "Come on, guys. Take a seat."

"Are you aware of what the truck is loaded with?" "Yes, John B, I know what the truck's got on board and I've said that we'll be fine so stop being so angry about it, okay?" "I'm done with your stupid plans." "Stop being so mad about it." "No, seriously. That's even more stupid than when you tried to-" "No, no, not that topic again. It's almost worked", JJ complains as well. "Boys", I groan, "We're doing this now so stop discussing about it. You're getting on my nerves. Just give me the map and let me tell JJ where we have to drive to." 

"Okay, I think we have to take the third street here", John B listens and speaks to me as he hands me the map. "Look, here, that's the-" "JJ, JJ", John B suddenly snaps as JJ and I are discussing the route, "The cops." "Shit." "Stay cool." "I am cool." "Just stay cool." "You're the one being not cool." "No, you-" "I'm totally cool, okay." "No, don't do that. That's stupid. Don't-" "I'm just going to wave my hand to him." "JJ-" 

"Hi, officer", JJ greets the officer making me roll my eyes and John B intervene. John B immediately pulls JJ's hand down as JJ's loses control of the van for a second making us drive a incorrect lane. Yeah, trying to be unobtrusive isn't our best characteristic. "Why did you do this?", JJ yells. "Don't be conspicious. That's rule number on when driving such a van!", John B replies angrily, "Five minutes. We're sitting only five minutes in this car, JJ. Just behave absolutely calmly." 

Yeah, calmly.. the police starts their car and drives into our direction. So far about being calm. "Shit, they're coming!", I yell alarmed when I see the car getting closer in the mirror which leads to JJ, John B and I screaming at the same time different things. It's mainly JJ telling us to shut up and us telling him to do something. 

"I'll make it", JJ shouts back turning the car into the woods, "Get out, now!" Wow, good idea. Now they can hunt us running. At least we're trained in running away so the boys and I immediately run as fast as we can. "I swear.. if we survive this, I'll kill you!", John B snaps at JJ while running down the path right in front of me. "No need if Baracuda Mike kills us first", JJ replies still joking. "Guys, run!", I huff because they're too slow if they keep on talking. And people say girls talk a lot.. So we keep on running until we finally arrive back at the Twinkie.