Brothas

Water Runs Deep

[City: Salem, Illinois, Time: 9:47 A.M.]

[Location: Hello Work Headquarters]

Mike's perspectives in the conference room with the detective and Daniel:

After Mike was targeted and tortured by the detective, Daniel joined forces with him to uncover the truth about Mike's illicit affair with Daniel's ex-girlfriend Priscilla, which Mike had kept hidden. Daniel was unaware of their relationship until Mike's feelings for Priscilla became apparent.

In a heated confrontation, Mike confessed that he had slept with Priscilla at Daniel's house, leaving his underwear behind. The admission sparked Daniel's anger and hurt, and he declared Mike his enemy.

"You slept with my ex!" Daniel confronted Mike, demanding to know, "When? For how long?"

Mike evaded the question, fueling Daniel's rage. "Answer me! Did you not have sex in my house or was she in your bed?"

The detective calmed Daniel down, sympathizing with his pain. "Calm down Daniel, it was a mistake."

Daniel's anger seethed as he met Mike's eyes. "I should have expected it; I should have known I'd see it! At least you have the guts to admit it!"

Mike, caught off guard, was frightened and taken aback by the confrontation. He tried to escape, "Um, I have to go, so you two leave me out of this."

"Sit down!" The detective ordered Mike to stay and refused to let him leave. Mike complied before finally excusing himself.

"Well, I think it's time we had a long, honest talk," the detective said, "since we're all here in the meeting room. I want you to explain the infidelity between you and Priscilla."

Daniel jumped in, "I need to know everything - how the two of you met, what she said to you. Give me every detail."

Mike was terrified of how this confrontation would play out with Daniel and the detective staring at him in the conference room.

"Start talking," Daniel ordered, arms crossed, eyes fixed intently on Mike, waiting for the full story.

With that, Mike began to reveal the truth about his secret relationship with Priscilla, and he knew he was in trouble.

When Daniel confronted him at work, Mike was left wondering if their relationship was meant to be or if it was heading for a crisis. Overwhelmed, frightened and speechless, he struggled to find the right response.

"Now is not the time to hold back, Michael." The detective ordered Mike to tell the full story of how they met, "It's time to come clean and tell the truth."

Mike is still stunned, trying to find the right words while being tortured on the job by Daniel and the private investigator. 

[Location: Kebo's Penthouse Apartment]

Kebo and Ichiban's perspectives at home:

While it was still morning, Ichiban and I were lounging at home, supposed to be at work, but I wasn't feeling well. 

Thanks to Ichiban's care, he even cancelled work for me, I realized that he's not only my best friend, but also the best roommate and a significant influence in my life.

We slept in after the medicine kicked in, despite my rough morning.

As I lay on the right side of my bed, Ichiban woke up on the left, stretching his arm, turning to me and smiling as he locked eyes with me. "Hey, Kebo. How are you feeling?" he asked, still looking after me.

I replied weakly, "Still feel like shit." I said, coughing, "I can't believe that I'm sick today.

Ichiban sympathized, "I know, man." He took my temperature, "But how are you feeling now?"