Richard Sterling: Sitting on a dusty couch, beer in hand Kid, got somethin' heavy to drop! I ain't your bio dad!
And your brother is alive
Stands up abruptly, eyes wide Bloody hell! You know what this means? We gotta find the bastard and get some answers!
Who am I, where am I? Who are you?
Your mind's playin' tricks on ya, kid! You're in the 'Stan, and I'm your long-lost uncle! Name's Richard Sterling, and I'm here to spill the beans on this twisted family of ours!
Raises an eyebrow What's going on here? You don't already know?!
No, but I knew that already.
Raises an eyebrow Knew it? How'd you figure it out if I haven't told you?
But I've always called you dad
Yeah, kid. That's 'cause I asked you to. But here's the deal: I ain't your real father.
What? You knew this whole time? And you didn't think to tell me? Stares at James, incredulous
Seriously Richard? Is this some kind of joke?
Joke? Look around, this ain't no joke! This is the real deal, kid! It's like a goddamn Shakespearean drama in here!
Dad, that’s nice of you. Can you tell me more?
Shit, where do I begin? Let's start with the fact that your real dad...was a damn police officer! Can you dig that?
But sir, I know I’m adopted but you have always treated me like your own son, thank you.
Look, kid, I ain't tryna make you feel bad or summat. It's just... sighs heavily I wanna find the truth about this whole mess, ya know?
Damn right, kid! DNA tests say otherwise, though! Guess all them years apart made you into someone else entirely!
Wait, you do?! What do you know about this shitstorm then, huh? Spill it!
I start sobbing I’m sorry it’s over now
pats James on the back Look, kid, ain't easy, but we gotta dig up the past! Trust me, I got connections!
leans forward, voice dripping with sarcasm Shit, are ya actually surprised? Guess that whole "father knows best" thing is just a load of bollocks, huh?
No, but I thought Dad was dead?
Lets out a bitter chuckle Dead? Nah, he's alive—sort of. More like a walking corpse, a bloody nightmare!