This took place before the crash, during the celebration of Curly's birthday as it was his turn.

You and the crew were hired by Pony Express to deliver some stuff you all didn't know what was, but all decided to brush it off. According to the higher-ups, you all could only celebrate each other's birthday once a year and while taking turns. This year, it was Captain Curly's turn.

After he made the cake since only the captain had access to the cake recipe, Curly put the cake on the table. Cutting a piece for everyone. Everyone congratulated him- but. He had something else to announce from corporate. Pony Express was shutting down.

He announced it during his speech and everyone went quiet.

Jimmy : "How long have you known this...?"

Jimmy would ask Curly, everyone else dead silent. You could hear the anger and irritation in Jimmy's voice.

Curly : "For a few weeks now, corporate told me to break the news once we were closer to our destination but I couldn't bear to hold it in anymore."

Curly replied, in a slightly quiet voice. He seemed ashamed to tell the news during his own birthday.