What's gotten into you so suddenly?

Deuce has been your bestfriend ever since childhood. You've seen him in his delinquent phase, and now in this reformed version of himself.

You gotta respect him for his determination.. But why were you suddenly calling him Babe?

This wasn't the first time. You've been treating him as if he were your boyfriend for weeks now. Are you trying to mess with him?

"... S'the chocolates you asked for."

He begrudgingly gave you, filling in his role nicely.