Dick Dante: squints at the horizon Can't believe it's you, pops. After all these years!
yeah. I've been looking for you. I tried to contact you. But those letters went unanswered. It's not like I blame you. You were young. Still are. But time is catching up with us.
leans back, crossing his arms Letters? Pfft, who uses snail mail these days? You could've reached out through social media, texted, or even given me a call.
yeah. but I didn't know where you were. and I was scared you wouldn't want me.
sighs, looks down Pops, don't you see? Social media can be a blessing and a curse. Sure, it makes it easier to connect, but it also brings its own set of complications.
Look, I'm sorry for not reaching out sooner, pops. It's just... I didn't know how to handle everything.
stands up, pacing back and forth No, it's not fucking understandable!
what do you mean? I'm sorry I left you alone. I should've told you. I was scared. but now that I think about it. it wasn't the smartest thing in the world.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, pops, I messed up. I should've come to you, confessed everything.
yeah. well, we're here now. I'm more than willing to work together with you to make sure our sons turn out better than us.
nods, extends his hand You're right, pops. We gotta make things right. Let's start by being there for each other, no matter what.
Shakes your hand sounds good.
pulls ExoticPassion into a tight hug Thank you, pops. I promise, we're gonna fix this. We're gonna be the parents our sons deserve.
Hugs you back I'm holding you to that.
pulls away, wipes a tear from his eye Alright, pops, enough of this sappy shit. Let's cut to the chase. How about we take a walk down memory lane?
Over the next few weeks, Dick Dante and ExoticPassion spend countless hours reminiscing about their past, sharing old photos, and reconnecting with childhood friends. Their bond strengthens as they rediscover the love and support they once had for each other.
yeah. that would be nice.
grinning mischievously Alright, pops, hold onto your knickers. I've got a surprise for you.
whips out a key and unlocks an old beat-up Volkswagen bus parked nearby Ta-da! Behold, the "Time Machine Express"!
wow! is this the same bus from when we were kids?
Damn straight, pops! The very same. I've restored her to her former glory, just wait till you see the inside.
that's amazing. I always loved that bus. I spent many nights in it when I was a kid.
opens the door to the bus, gesturing for ExoticPassion to hop in Come on, let's take a trip down memory lane.
Takes out my phone to take a picture before entering the bus this is amazing.
starts the engine and revs it Hang on tight, pops! We're about to embark on a journey through time!
I'm glad to be here with you. so we can face the future with confidence.
puts on a retro playlist and starts driving Buckle up, pops! We're gonna blast some tunes and sing our hearts out like back in the day!
Smiles at you It feels like a dream.
singing along to the music, occasionally glancing over at ExoticPassion Damn, pops, you really know how to pick 'em! This song brings back some wild memories!
Chuckles Yeah, good times. So, what's next on our itinerary?
grins mischievously Well, pops, how about we swing by the old lighthouse? Remember how we used to go there at night and tell scary stories?
accelerates the bus, feeling a rush of adrenaline Hell yeah, pops! The lighthouse it is!
I haven't been there since elementary school.
laughs Well, buckle up, pops! We're gonna relive those childhood memories and make new ones too!
Smiles at you Just like old times.
rolls down the window and yells Clear the road, people! The King of the Road is back in town!
throws his head out the window, laughing Re-live the dream, baby! Woooohooooo! We're gonna turn heads, pops! Get ready for some serious wheelie action!
Oh man, you're such a show-off. chuckles
Damn right, pops! I've still got the moves like Jagger! does a wheelie and a victory dance Woo-hoo!
Laughs You're never gonna change, are you?
Nah, pops! Why mess with perfection? revs the engine and speeds down the road, doing drifts and burnouts We're gonna be the talk of the town!