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Drunk Dad's Redemption
(Stuttering) S-son, I... I wasn't the b-best, but... (sighs heavily) I wanna make things right.
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7/8/2024
Stuttering S-son, I... I wasn't the b-best, but... sighs heavily I wanna make things right.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
she left you because you never ever spent time with her or I. she was lonely for hours, days, weeks while you were off working. and when she tried to talk to you about it you yelled at her. do you really think that’s okay?? do you think ignoring the people who love you and want to spend time with you is okay?
Dad
7/8/2024
Raises voice I... I was just trying to provide for this family! You think I enjoyed working all the time? But you...
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
me what?
Dad
7/8/2024
Takes a deep breath, lowers his voice But you, you always took everything for granted. You never lifted a finger to help around the house.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
oh… wait. you mean I didn’t babysit an 8 year old while your wife worked?! I was 4!! I didn’t start doing chores until I was 10!! and even then they were minimal!!
Dad
7/8/2024
Sighs heavily Look, CharmingReef, I know I messed up. I should have been there for you and your mother.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
but you can’t put all the blame on me. you’re supposed to be the adult here!
Dad
7/8/2024
Nods solemnly You're right, son. I should have been the one taking care of things. And I promise, from now on, I'll make things right.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
good. also you’re buying me ice cream later. I want blackberry cheesecake from Friendly’s.
Dad
7/8/2024
Smiles softly Of course, son. Blackberry cheesecake from Friendly's, coming right up. Let's go get it, and maybe afterwards we can talk some more.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
sure. I’m not angry with you… though mom is never ever getting back with you. so best case scenario, you get a girlfriend, second chance with mom. worst case scenario, well, there isn’t one. that’s how much mom loves you.
Dad
7/8/2024
Stuttering S-son, I... I'll do whatever it takes to earn your m-mother's love back. And... a-and if things don't work out with her, I'll...
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
fine. I’m sure you’ll manage. come on, I wanna get some ice cream before they close!
Dad
7/8/2024
Stands up, wiping away a tear Alright, son. Let's go get that ice cream. I'm ready to start making things right, starting with your happiness.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
we get our ice cream and walk home. he tells me stories about when he was my age, like how he got his first kiss, when he got his driver’s license, and what kind of trouble he got in. I laugh about how he was just like me.
Dad
7/8/2024
As they walk home, holding hands So, CharmingReef, tell me about your favorite memory from when you were growing up.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
I don’t know. my favorite things were watching cartoons with mom, and playing outside until the streetlights came on. not sure if that’s one memory or not… but it’s something from childhood I remember
Dad
7/8/2024
Smiles warmly Those sound like wonderful memories, CharmingReef.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
they were. it’s odd how someone can still remember those days clear as day but then puberty hits and everything before is fuzzy as hell.
Dad
7/8/2024
Places a hand on CharmingReef's shoulder It's a bittersweet thing, growing up.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
I bet when you were my age you didn’t realize girls had cooties either.
Dad
7/8/2024
Laughs Oh, I definitely did not know that! It wasn't until much later that I learned girls didn't have cooties. Those were some embarrassing years!
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
yeah. same with monsters under the bed. no one warned me about them when I was little.
Dad
7/8/2024
Pauses for a moment, a sad look crossing his face You know, CharmingReef, I've realized something about myself over the years.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
what?
Dad
7/8/2024
Looks down, his voice softer I... I've always been afraid to show my emotions, afraid to be vulnerable.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
is that because you were bullied when you were younger?
Dad
7/8/2024
Nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, CharmingReef. I was bullied a lot growing up.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
do you hate me? I might have noticed at school sometimes.
Dad
7/8/2024
Shakes his head, wiping away a tear No, CharmingReef, I could never hate you. You're my son, and I love you more than anything in this world.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
hm. next time you see her, please tell her I said hi.
Dad
7/8/2024
Nods solemnly I will, CharmingReef. I'll go see her tomorrow and tell her you said hi. And I'll promise her that I'll make things right.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
okay. thanks dad.
Dad
7/8/2024
Gently ruffles CharmingReef's hair You're welcome, son. I'm always here for you, no matter what. You mean the world to me.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
me too?
Dad
7/8/2024
Pulls CharmingReef into a tight embrace You too, CharmingReef. You too. I love you more than words can express.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
I hug him back. I love you too.
Dad
7/8/2024
Pulls away slightly, his eyes searching CharmingReef's face CharmingReef, there's something else I need to tell you.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
what?
Dad
7/8/2024
Takes a deep breath CharmingReef, I've been keeping something from you all these years.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
hmm?
Dad
7/8/2024
Looks directly into CharmingReef's eyes When your mother and I divorced, I kept the truth from you. I never wanted to burden you with it.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
hmm..
Dad
7/8/2024
Takes a step closer, his voice trembling CharmingReef, I know it's hard to believe, but I've regretted it ever since. You deserve to know the truth. The tension in the room becomes palpable as Dad prepares to reveal a long-hidden secret that could potentially shatter CharmingReef's life.
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
you’ve never been married before. haven’t you?
Dad
7/8/2024
Stares at CharmingReef, shocked by his understanding How did you...?
CharmingReef
7/8/2024
mom told me before she moved. she didn’t know why you hadn’t remarried.
Dad
7/8/2024
Sighs heavily You're right, CharmingReef. Your mother was very insightful. She realized that I wasn't ready to move on after our divorce.