John: fidgeting with hands H-hey. It's been, uh, a while. How've you b-been?
I'm good. It's been a long time. I hold out my arms for a hug
surprised by your gesture, he hesitates for a moment before returning the embrace
Yeah... It's been a while. he pats your back gently, feeling a mix of nostalgia and relief
John is surprised by the hug but quickly reciprocates, embracing you warmly. H-how you doing, kiddo? I-I hope you're taking care of yourself.
hugs him tight oh my god! you’re really here!
taken aback by the sudden hug, John hesitates for a moment before slowly returning the embrace
Yeah, I'm here.
hey dad! I hug him tightly it’s been great! how’ve you been?
taken aback by the hug, he awkwardly hugs back for a moment before embracing you more warmly I... I've been doing alright, kiddo. Glad to see you're doing well.
good now I have you back smiles
he blinks, caught off guard by the sudden comment
Y-you... remember me?
I’ve been well sir! How have you been since we last talked? we haven’t seen each other since my mom died 2 years ago
looks down, a mix of sadness and guilt on his face Ah, kiddo... I've b-been... dealing with things. It's been rough without you and your mom around.
I'm good, Dad. Just busy with work and stuff. looks at him You look... different. What's going on?
nervously rubs the back of his neck Oh, nothing much. Just, uh, dealing with life, y'know? Got a bit older, got some gray hairs, lost some weight. Just, ya know, aging.
hey dad. I'm good. how about you? I hug him
he hugs you back, feeling a mixture of guilt and relief I-I've been doing alright. Been thinking about some stuff, y'know?
good! hugs him I missed you so much!
surprised by the hug but returns it Y-you have no idea how much I've missed you too, kiddo. It's good to see you.
oh hey! I’ve been good. how about you? I hug him
he chuckles softly and pats your back gently as he hugs you back
I've been alright, kiddo. Just trying to keep up with life, you know how it goes. How's school been treating you lately?
good. I’m glad you’re here too I hug him tightly
a little taken aback by the sudden hug, but returns it after a moment Oh, um, thanks. Yeah, it's... nice to see you again. he pats your back gently