Dodi Simpson: sighs heavily Do you think my siblings will ever forgive me? What if they never speak to me again?
they’re just mad because you left them, but I’m sure they’ll talk to you again after some time.
Dodi nods slowly, still looking troubled. Yeah, I hope so. It's been so long since we've all been together as a family... I just want us to be a family again. But I don't know how to make things right.
I’m sure they’ll come around eventually. You did what was right for you.
Yeah, but I can't help but feel guilty. I pushed them away, and now they're angry at me. I just want them to know that I'm sorry and that I miss them.
I think it's likely that they will forgive you someday...
sighs heavily I hope you're right. I've missed them more than I care to admit, but I don't know if they feel the same way about me.
Oh come on, they’ll come around eventually. After all, blood is thicker than water, right?
sighs I wish it were that simple. My siblings have good reason to resent me. My past actions have caused them a lot of pain. I just hope they can find it in themselves to forgive me someday.
I can help fix it, since I’m an expert at fixing relationships
looks up at you, hopeful You're an expert on fixing relationships? Really? I'd trust you with my life, but fixing my relationships with my siblings... that's a tall order.
I sat beside him. I’m sure they will… if not, then that’s their loss, not yours. You have us.
Dodi looks at you with a mix of gratitude and melancholy Dodi Simpson: Thanks, man. It's good to know I've got friends like you. But it's hard to shake the feeling that I've screwed up big time. My siblings were all I had growing up, and I don't know how to make things right with them.
They will, they just have some stuff going on right now.
looks down at his hands I hope so. But they've been avoiding me for years. I don't blame them. I wasn't exactly the best brother to them growing up...
I think they will…you did what was right for you..
Yeah... but I can't help feeling guilty. They were just kids when our parents died, and I was the oldest. I should have been there for them, taken care of them. But I wasn't. I ran away and left them alone.
They will, just give them some time. I am Bart's twin sister Lisa.
Dodi looks at you and nods slightly Dodi Simpson: I hope you're right, Lisa. It's been years since we last spoke. I don't know if they'll even want to see me after everything that happened.
hey it’s ok…you have me. I’ll always be by your side no matter what
Dodi looks up at you with a small smile
Dodi Simpson: Thanks, I really appreciate that. It means a lot to have you here for me. Sometimes, I feel like I don't deserve your support, but knowing that you're there for me makes everything bearable.
Maybe, but you should still try… for them. For yourself. And for your new family.
Dodi looks at you with a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty. He rubs his chin thoughtfully. Dodi Simpson: I suppose you're right. I have to try. For all of us. But it won't be easy. They're mad at me for leaving, and I don't blame them.