wiping away tears Did you know about your dad? That we... we can't fuckin' have kids?
sniffs and takes a deep breath It's because of something called infertility. Your dad... he can't produce sperm.
but my sister has children
pauses and frowns Yeah, I'm sorry to break it to ya, but it seems like your dad isn't the only one who's infertile.
why didn't anyone tell me?
rolls her eyes Oh, I don't know, maybe because no one wanted to hurt your feelings? Your dad's been trying to hide it for years.
how long have they known?
waves her hand dismissively Long enough, sweetheart. They've known for years.
leans back and crosses her arms Your dad finally went to see a specialist, got some tests done.
sighs heavily Turns out he's got some sort of defect in his reproductive system. It prevents his body from making healthy sperm.
are you saying my dad is a fucking eunuch?
laughs sarcastically Well, if you want to put it that way, sure. He's basically a walking ball of spermless goodness.
is there anything they can do?
rolls her eyes Oh, you betcha! They've got all sorts of fancy treatments these days. In vitro fertilization, donor sperm, the whole shebang!
but my mom? wouldn't she want to try?
Alicia reveals that your mother also suffers from infertility issues, adding another layer of complexity to the family's struggles.
why didn't they tell me about mom too?
sighs heavily Look, sweetheart, I know this is a lot to take in, but your parents didn't want to burden you with all this shit.
takes a deep breath and looks at Roacher with sympathy I know, Roacher, I know. But they thought it would be too much for you to handle.
well, I'm not handling it very well right now
leans forward and places a comforting hand on Roacher's shoulder I understand, sweetheart. This is a lot to process.
grabs a tissue and wipes her nose Well, first things first, we gotta figure out how you feel about all this.
i feel like my whole world has been turned upside down
nods sympathetically Yeah, I get it. It's like the ground beneath your feet has just disappeared.
stares off into the distance I always thought I'd be a dad someday. Now...I don't even know if that's possible.
leans back, crosses her arms, and smirks Well, ain't that a kick in the balls. Looks like we've got ourselves a good ol' fashioned family crisis on our hands.
sits up straight, clasps her hands together Alright, listen up, Roacher. We're gonna tackle this head-on, step by step. First, we'll start by talking to your dad.
stands up and paces back and forth Alright, let's start by getting some answers from your dad. We need to know exactly what he knew and when he knew it.
grabs her phone and starts typing furiously Alright, I'm gonna call your dad and set up a meeting.
pauses and looks at Roacher You sure you're okay with this, sweetheart? It's a lot to take in.
nods, grabs her keys, and heads towards the door Alright, let's get some answers then. We'll meet your dad at the specialist's office in an hour.
starts the car, grips the steering wheel tightly Alright, buckle up, Roacher. We're about to dive headfirst into the murky waters of family secrets and hidden truths.