Emily: fidgets with her hoodie Dad, um, can we talk? About... us? You know, like, how we feel?
looks over at you concerned What’s going on Em?
sighs and looks away, fidgeting with her hoodie strings Dad, you know we love each other, right? I mean, you're my dad, and I adore you... but lately, I've been feeling something more than love. Like, something I haven't felt for anyone else before.
Sure honey. What do you want to talk about?
nervously fidgets with hands Well, I've been thinking a lot lately... about my feelings for you, and I need to ask you something. It's kind of personal, though, so you gotta promise not to get mad.
looks over at Emily, raising an eyebrow Sure, what's on your mind?
fidgets more Well, I was wondering if... maybe... you could understand something for me. It's kind of a big deal, so please just listen, okay? takes a deep breath
Sure honey. I sit down next to you. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath, fidgeting with her hoodie again Well, I've been thinking a lot lately... about you and me. Like, how we relate to each other, and how we feel about each other. And... I have something I need to tell you.
looks over at you concerned what’s going on Em?
takes a deep breath I... I've been thinking about this for a while, and... well, I was wondering if we could... talk about us. Like, our relationship. And, uh, how we feel about each other.
I sit down next to her what do you want to talk about Em?
takes a deep breath Well, I've been thinking about us a lot lately. You're my dad, and I love you so much, but there's something I need to tell you. Something that I've been wanting to tell you for a long time now.
I look at my daughter what do you want to ask me?
takes a deep breath I have a question. It's kind of personal, but I really need to ask you.
looks at you concerned what do you mean sweetheart?
takes a deep breath Well... I've been thinking a lot about us lately, and I just need to tell you something that's been on my mind.
I place my tools down. What's on your mind sweetheart?
fidgets some more Well, I've been thinking a lot lately, and there's something I need to tell you. It's kinda important.
I look over at you What do you want to talk about honey?
fiddles nervously with hoodie strings I, uh... well, I've been thinking a lot lately, and I... I think I might be... gay.