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Woody is in the motel bathroom washing up his face and taking a good look at himself in the mirror gently hovering his fingers over his busted lip.
“I don’t mean to offend you when I say this, it’s just that you seem like such a sweet bright kid, how’d you get mixed up and dragged along into all this?” Kathy asks sounding genuinely concerned from the room. “Some kind of macho competition nonsense?” She spat.
He was starting to wonder that himself letting out a sigh as he exits into the small confined space sitting down on the chair in the corner. Why did he care so much what Spider thought of him?
“Something like that…” He trails off. “I don’t know maybe I’m no better than them.”
”I don’t think you’re the type you’ve proved that tonight.” She reassures.
“Yeah well I wouldn’t exactly say I’m innocent in all this either… I’m sorry about Spider I don’t know what’s gotten into him lately. He’s really not a bad guy but he was out of line for what he said to you.”
”You shouldn’t be apologizing on his behalf plus what he said to you was very hurtful too.”
“I-I just figured that maybe if they thought I finally got laid everyone would leave me alone about it.” Woody admits.
“I don’t see why that’s any of their business who you do and don’t sleep with. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to wait or being an vir-“
“I know that!” He cuts her off awkwardly and abruptly. “I just wanted to fit in I guess, stupid I know . I didn’t want the guys to think of me differently… the truth is I had a nice girl back home but I sorta ditched her to come here but the thing is…I never really felt a true deep connection with her. The relationship felt like a big lie I can’t help but feel guilty that I wasn’t being honest with her, we hadn’t been together for long but still.”
“Oh Woody..”
”How did y-you know when you were in love?” Woody asks sheepishly. “If you don’t mind me asking.”
”Well, it’s just a feeling you’ll know when you know. It’s up to you to follow your heart but hey what do I know right?” Kathy can’t help but laugh.
“Come on you were too good for him anyways. Any guy would be lucky to have you. Don’t ever settle for any less.” He reminds shooting her a smile.
Kathy returns the gesture. “Thanks Woody.”
“I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said earlier about how your ex husband could never express himself or say how he really feels. It got me thinking…I don’t ever want to end up like that, there’s something I gotta take care of.”
Kathy was starting to piece everything together and so was Woody.
”Will you be okay here on your own for a little bit?”
“Of course, don’t worry about me I was just going to try to get some sleep anyways. Good luck.” She whispered which caused him to blush a little.
”Thanks.”
He excused himself heading out into the night.
Back at the bar Spider was reflecting on his actions and feeling absolutely horrible that he hurt Woody in more ways than one.
Taking things out on Kathy too when she didn’t even do anything wrong..not his proudest moment. He doesn’t quite understand why he was so upset and made such a big deal out of Woody’s choices.
He was starting to remind himself of the type of guys that he despised. Maybe it was finally time to let this facade go and stop letting these dumb idealized concepts run it’s course.
It’s caused enough damage.
Spider isn’t left alone with his thoughts for long as Dave settles down near him yapping away with excitement about his mission accomplished. Which they should be celebrating after all this was the whole reason they were here in the first place yet it all felt wrong.
Dave took notice that something was clearly upsetting Spider and tries to figure out why he looks so miserable only to get rudely shoved away when questioned.
God what was his problem? Why can’t he just open up for once? He’s seriously ruining the trip. He shouldn’t have come to Tijuana they probably would’ve had a much better time without him.
Fuck this. Time to get out of here and get some fresh air. Spider thought.
He was contemplating while walking around trying to decide if he should do the right thing and go find Woody to make amends.
But easier said than done since he could be anywhere by now.
After endlessly searching for each other it was starting to feel hopeless but they were both determined.
The sudden commotion of fireworks being set off in the distance draws the both of them.
That’s when Spider spots Woody admiring the colorful display in the sky.
Shit here goes nothing. He says to himself.
“Some sight huh?”
Woody is suddenly startled by Spider’s voice.
“Don’t worry, I just want to talk but you can deck me afterwards if you want to. I don’t blame you.”
”Violence isn’t going to solve anything, Spider.”
“You’re right. I don’t even know where to start… I’m so s-” His voice begins to break a little.
“I-it’s okay, you don’t have to say anymore.”
“It’s not! None of this is okay.”
Woody’s never seen him look so ashamed in his entire life.
“I think I finally realized I might’ve just been jealous this whole time not that, that excuses any of my behavior.”
“Spider…”
“You were the one I wanted to be with all along.” They both confess in unison.
Woody and Spider are in shock.Maybe it was the alcohol in their system easing the nerves and letting them speak so freely.
Luckily for them they were in a somewhat secluded area so Spider pulls Woody in closer and asks “Can I kiss you?”
Woody nods nervously.
Their lips meet softly kissing one another after a few seconds they break away shyly.
“So what now?” Woody asks gazing into Spider’s eyes who’s tenderly looking right back at him.
”I don’t know.. I’m no good at relationships, let alone ever been in a serious one but first time for everything, right?”
“We don’t have to label it. We can just do our own thing, figure it out together. I-if that’s alright with you.”
”Are you sure that’s what you want?” Spider wonders.
“As long as you promise to love me the best you know how.” Woody requests.
“I will, I swear.”
They seal the deal with another kiss.
“It’s getting kinda late. Let’s go find the others. I owe them an apology too.”
It was sweet to see this side of Spider, Woody could get used to it.