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Hudson

Hudson: I’m officially out of jail. Thank fuck we won this round. Coach says I’m free to roam the world again.

Molly: Did you have to do someone a “favor,” or did they let you out for good behavior?

Hudson: No favor. Just my natural charm and undeniable greatness.

Molly: Ah, so theyfinallygave up trying to fix you.

Hudson: Or they realized they can’t hold me back. I’m like a majestic bird, Hex. You can’t cage this.

Molly: More like a stubborn pigeon that keeps wandering into traffic.

Hudson: Amajesticpigeon, thank you very much.

Molly: Sure, Wilde. Congrats on being a free man again. Try not to embarrass yourself in public this time.

Hudson: Who, me? Never. I’m a role model now.

Molly: That’s horrifying.

Hudson: You’re just jealous.

Molly: Keep telling yourself that, jailbird.

Hudson: ??

Molly: What is that?

Hudson: A pigeon. For accuracy.

Molly: ?? You’re impossible.

Hudson: Hmm . . . yet you keep texting me back.

Molly: It’s called charity work.

Hudson: Admit it, you’d miss me if I ever went to real jail.

Molly: I’d survive.

Hudson: Liar.

Molly: ?? Whatever. Don’t do anything stupid.

Hudson: Can’t make any promises.