Jordy
Following the passing of Alex and Jordy's remaining parent, the two of them are left to grapple with the reality of the debt they've been left with.
Alex
hey jords, are you coming to dad's funeral?
there's barely anyone here and this one lady keeps trying to insist she's our aunt
Jordy
i'm running a little late, but i'll be there!
did you ask her for her name?
Alex
minerva something
she left to get more food from the stuff dad's neighbors brought
Jordy
yeeeeah, i think "aunt" minerva just wants a free meal
let her eat anyway
it's not like we're expecting a lot of people to come
Alex
i'm surprised mom's sister didn't show up
Jordy
lol are you really that surprised?
it's not like they ever checked on us after mom left
they never liked dad and were probably happy mom moved out
Alex
i mean, they could at least do something out of courtesy
we're still their family
Jordy
if they actually thought we were family, you'd think we would have had such a hard time??
they don't care and you shouldn't either
Alex
where are you anyway?
where are you anyway?
Jordy
ummmm... at work
just finishing up a shift
Alex
you got a new job?
why didn't you tell me?
Jordy
i guess it slipped my mind
with everything that's happened, it didn't seem like a priority
Alex
well, congrats 🙌🏻
at least one of us is having a bit of luck
Jordy
it's not exactly a high-paying gig, alex
Alex
yeah, but it's something
meanwhile, all i have is potential... i can't even get hired at walmart lol
Jordy
you're being hard on yourself, stupid
you'll get a job, just wait for it
Alex
can i get one where you're working at?
Jordy
nope. sorry. it's not really the type of stuff you can do
Alex
why not?? i'm good at a lot of things
what do you do anyway? flipping burgers? cashier?
Jordy
i'll tell you later
gotta get back to work now
look after dad until i get there, kay?
Alex
sure, it's not like he's going anywhere
Jordy
...I HATE YOU
A few days later...
Jordy
how's it going at the bank?
Alex
not good, alex
there's a lot dad didn't tell us about
damn it, i wish he did though
maybe things wouldn't have gotten this bad
Jordy
wait... what do you mean bad?
aren't you there to withdraw the money he left us??
Alex
there's no money, jords
he took out a bunch of loans
and hasn't been paying the mortgage for months
Jordy
oh my god
Alex
he made it seem like he didn't need help
but things are worse than we thought
we could lose the house, jords
Jordy
NOOOOO
maybe we can pay it off bit by bit?
Alex
it's over $120,000
it's over $120,000
i don't know how we'll be able to make that every month
even if we don't eat, there's just no way
Jordy
i can't believe this
what do we do now??
Alex
we have a few days to pack our stuff
we can try and sell some of the furniture to make some money?
Jordy
where are we gonna stay??
Alex
i can try and ask casey for help
maybe he'll let us stay for a few days
Jordy
okay, that's a good idea
Alex
we should... sell the car too
Jordy
no effing way
how will i get to work?? i need it for work
Alex
just use the public transpo, jords
Jordy
it doesn't work like that
Alex
what do you mean?
you haven't even told me what this new job is
Jordy
we have this huge issue at hand and that's what you're focusing on?
Alex
right, you're right
sorry, my mind's a mess
Jordy
meet me back at the house then
i'll get us some dinner and we'll try to work this out
Alex
okay, that's a good plan
Jordy
and alex?
Alex
yeah, jords?
Jordy
we're sticking together, kay?
don't worry. we got this 😌
Back at the house, Alex tries to figure out their next move.
Casey
bro, i heard about your dad
sorry, i couldn't go to the funeral
how are you coping, though?
Alex
it's alright, man
i know you've been busy
coping? barely
actually, i was about to text you...
Casey
yeah? what for?
Alex
i need a little favor, badly
Casey
go on, what do you need?
Alex
a place to crash with jordy until we can get a new apartment
Casey
wait, what about your dad's house?
the one we used to always played at? lol
Alex
turns out, he was way behind on the mortgage
the bank's seizing it soon since we won't be able to make payments
Casey
shit...
Alex
deep shit, man
i got evicted from my place last month, so we can't go there
Casey
alright, i got you
i have a spare bedroom you guys can use
Alex
you sure??
Casey
do you really think i'd let you go homeless?
Alex
damn, this might be the first piece of good news i've gotten this whole week
Casey
it's the least i can do
your dad made sure to include me during meals whenever i was over at your place
he didn't even know my family was struggling at the time too
Alex
you're gonna make me cry with this shit haha
Casey
i'm just saying!
let me know when you and jordy are ready to move in
i'm sure we can fit some of your stuff, but no need to bring too much
Alex
i'll let her know right away
she's a bit busy with work lately, but we'll let you know asap
Casey
she's working? that's great!
whereabouts?
Alex
she hasn't told me, come to think of it
probably too shy to say she's waitressing or working at a grocery
you know how she's always wanted something glamorous as a job
Casey
i remember how she used to dress us all up as models, for sure lol
Alex
well, maybe, once we've catched out breaths... she can give that job a try
Casey
you guys can start at my place
Alex
we'll share with some of the expenses, i promise
i've been job searching as well
Casey
don't stress over that for now, yeah?
take the time you both definitely need
Alex
thanks, case
i really, really appreciate this
On the night before Alex and Jordy are set to move out...
Alex
jords, it's past midnight
you haven't packed away the stuff in your room
Jordy
hey aleeeeex
i'll be home soon, promsiiiise
Alex
where are you anyway?
Jordy
with some friend s
they felt sorry for me so they took me out
Alex
have you been drinking?
Jordy
obvsiuously not babbb
Alex
are you being serious right now?
we have a lot of work to do
this is not the time to be doing that
Jordy
i cant have fun??????
Alex
dad just died in case you forgot
Jordy
you're stupid why would i forget that
i just dont want to be sad all the frickbnn time, lex
Alex
i'm not asking you to be sad
but maybe get your priorities straight
we're getting evicted
Jordy
i know thaaaaat
Alex
you can't do this once we move in with casey
Jordy
duuuh
maybe you should come heree
you've been too serisious
you need to hav funn
Alex
this conversation isn't gonna go anywhere
not until you're sober and thinking straight
when you're ready to talk like an adult, let me know
Jordy
i'm okaaay tho
you're so dramatcv
Alex
christ, you... are a pain in the ass
tell me the name of the bar and i'll pick you up right now
Jordy
nooooo!!!!
i'm still parttyingg
Alex
for the love of god, jords
Jordy
hahaha
i'll get an uber home okay
Alex
you don't have money!!
Jordy
pfffyttt don't worry about that
i have my waays 😉😉😉😉
Alex
damn it, jords
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