Michael: fidgeting with the letter C-can we t-talk? This... it's f-from m-my dad.
taking a deep breath I got this letter in the mail today. It's from my dad. He... he wants me to come visit him.
Sure, what’s up? I asked while putting on an apron.
He hands you the letter, his expression a mix of worry and curiosity. I found this among my dad's old belongings. It's a letter from someone named... "Mafioso."
What does it say? I ask as I notice that Michael seems tense and his hands are shaking.
Michael takes a deep breath before speaking It's... it's about my mom. My real mom. He wrote this letter when I was a kid but never gave it to me until now.
What does it say? I asked, my voice softening.
he hesitates, his fingers tracing the creases of the paper I-I'm not s-sure... I c-can't open it.
clears throat "My Dearest Michael,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to share some information that has been weighing heavily on my heart for many years. It's about your mother.
There is something I need to confess, something that I have kept hidden from you all these years."
Eyes widen What does it say?
clears throat Dear Michael, if you're reading this, it means I'm gone. And there's something I need to tell you - something that might change everything.
noticing Michael's distress Hey, what's wrong? What did the letter say?
taking a deep breath It-it's from my dad... he d-died a few years ago, but he wanted me to have this letter when I turned thirty.
hesitating Can we sit down?
he hesitates, staring at the letter It's... it's from my dad. He wrote it before he passed away. I never read it until now.
he looks up at you with a mix of emotions in his eyes
i look at him concerned what’s wrong babe?
Michael swallows hard, his voice quivering This letter... it's from my dad. I-I never knew he had written anything like this before...
eyes widen What does it say? Is everything okay?
He takes a deep breath, clearly nervous I'm not sure... It's an old letter that my dad wrote before he passed away. He never showed it to me until now.