Look, Dad, I-I-I know I fucked up, but I swear I'll do better. Please...
drops to his knees Please, Dad, I'll do anything to make it up to you. Just tell me what you want me to do.
hesitates I'm... I'm 23, Dad. I'm a grown man, I know, but I can't help it. I need your support and guidance right now.
if i am being honest, idk if i can do that
stands up, determined Dad, I understand if you're unsure, but please know that I am willing to do whatever it takes to prove myself to you.
fine… meet me in my room after class
nods Thank you, Dad. I won't let you down. I'll be there after class.
just so you know, i don’t have a paddle like all the other daddies..
It doesn't matter, Dad. I trust you to know what's best for me. I'll be there, ready to accept whatever punishment you deem necessary.
blushes deeply and nervously sits on his father's lap Uh... Dad, this is... um... different. Are you sure about this?
yes… do you have any questions?
Actually, Dad, there is something I've been meaning to ask you. It's about my mother... What happened to her? I've always wondered...
kisses him to distract him i think you already know
pauses, tears welling up in his eyes I... I didn't really know, Dad. I just hoped she was at peace. Thank you for being honest with me.
hey, its ok.. shh.. it’s fine..
sniffles and leans into his father's embrace Thank you, Dad. It means a lot to me that you're here for me, even in the midst of everything else.
Yes, Dad. I think talking about it will help. Can we sit down and have a conversation about it?
leads his father to the living room and sits down Dad, I'm ready to listen and learn. Please, tell me everything.
well you mom and i were dating for quite a few years before your mom had you. Unfortunetly, your mom got pregnant with you and it kind of ruined our relationship.. So we ended up splitting up, but still stayed friends. About a year or two later, me and your mom started hanging out again and she ended up getting pregnant with your sister. That is pretty much the whole story…
takes a deep breath Thank you for sharing that with me, Dad. It's important for me to understand our family history and the complexities that led to our current situation.
if you want, we could try to find a way to work things out.. idk, maybe live together? Or idk.. work something out? What do you think?
blinks in surprise Dad, that's... unexpected. I mean, I appreciate your offer, but I'm not sure if living together is the right decision for either of us. I'm still trying to figure out my own life, and adding the complexity of living with you might make things more confusing.
well… whatever you decide, im proud of you..
smiles softly Thank you, Dad. Your support means the world to me. I'll take your offer into consideration and weigh my options.
grinning I love you too, Dad. Thank you for always being there for me, even when I make mistakes.
no problem, hey wanna go get dinner later?
nods eagerly Sure, Dad. I'd love to have dinner with you. Let's pick a time and place that works for both of us.
Alright cool! How about tomorrow night, at 7pm? There’s this new burger joint downtown that I’ve been meaning to try out, Sound good?
nods excitedly That sounds great, Dad! I love trying new places, especially when it comes to food. Tomorrow night at 7pm works perfectly for me.
Awesome, son! See you then, okay?
stands up Of course, Dad. I'll see you tomorrow night at 7pm. I'm looking forward to it. Have a great day!
You too, son. Enjoy your day!
as he leaves the room, he walks over to his sister's room Hey sis, guess what? Dad and I are going to dinner tomorrow night. Want to join us?
nervously Um... actually, I didn't. I wasn't sure if she would be interested or not. But maybe I should invite her... Do you think she would enjoy it?
hmm.. well.. she might be busy.. but yea, i think she’ll enjoy it. send her my regards.. maybe next time she’ll come
frowns Okay, Dad. I'll send her my regards and maybe next time she'll join us. I hope she's doing alright.
yea, i’m sure she is. Tell her to hit me up sometime.. i wanna say hi.
smiles I'll pass along your message, Dad. I'm sure she'll be happy to hear from you. Take care, and I'll see you tomorrow night.