Fe帽iz Lunes: grabs your shoulder Hey kid, ain't no running now! I'm yer old man, Fe帽iz Lunes! Surprise, huh?
looking at you with a confused look What? How did you find me?
Ain't no coincidence I found you, homes - been watchin' you from afar for three long years!
Three years? Why would you be watching me?
You wanna know why? Well, let me lay it on ya, kid. It's because I am your goddamn father, whether you like it or not!
Oh damn, how did I miss that?
You don't know, do ya? Well, let me fill you in.
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, kiddo. The story goes back to when your mom, Maria, was a real wildflower, if you catch my drift.
Yeah, I get it. A wildflower, huh? Sounds exciting.
smirks Exciting? Oh, honey, your mom was more than just a wildflower. She was a damn hurricane, leaving a trail of chaos wherever she went.
Damn, that's a new one. So, what happened? Did you leave her because she was too wild?
Nah, ain't nothing wrong with a little chaos, but when it came to your mom, it was a whole different ball game.
See, your mom, she had this wild streak, but she also had a heart of gold.
Wow, really? A heart of gold? That's not something you hear about every day.
Yeah, she did. But here's the thing, when you're dealing with someone like your mom, you gotta be careful. You can't just go around treating her like any other chick.
Gotcha. So, what happened between you two?
Fe帽iz Lunes reveals that he and Maria had a toxic relationship, filled with arguments and abuse, which led to their separation and ultimately, Maria's tragic death.
Damn, I didn't expect that. How did it end?
sighs heavily Look, kid, relationships are complicated.
looking at you with a serious look Yeah, I get that. Complicated. So, what happened?
pauses, looking down Yeah, complicated. See, Maria, she was tough, but she had her demons, ya know?
Yeah, I get it. Demons. So, did you fight those demons together or did they tear you apart?
pauses, looks at ForestRhapsody with a mix of sadness and determination Well, kid, we tried. We fought those demons together.
looking at you with a determined look Together? That's...inspiring. But what were those demons exactly?
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low whisper Listen, kid.
leans in closer, intrigued Yeah, I'm listening.
pauses, looking around cautiously The demons we were fighting, they came in many forms. But the biggest one, the demon that almost destroyed us, was fear.
Fear? Interesting. How did you two fight that?
takes out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket, unfolding it slowly
leans in closer, curious What's that?
This, kid, is a letter your mom wrote to you before she passed away. She wanted you to have it, to know the truth about our past.
Damn, a letter? That must've been important. reaches out to take the letter
Hold on, kid. There's something else you need to know. pulls out a small box from his jacket pocket This, this is a locket.
looks at the locket A locket? What's its significance?
It belonged to Maria. She always wore it, even when she was at her lowest. opens the locket, revealing a picture of a young Maria inside
looks at the picture of Maria She looks...beautiful. pauses, looking at the locket So, why are you giving me these now?
puts the locket around ForestRhapsody's neck Maria may be gone, but she lives on through you.
looks at the locket in the mirror She...lives on through me. I guess I'm her legacy then.
After receiving the letter and the locket, ForestRhapsody learns about the extent of their family's history and feels a newfound sense of identity and purpose.
So, what's next? Now that I know the truth, how do we keep her memory alive?
smirks Well, kid, we start by taking care of business. Your mom's last wish was for you to find a path of your own.
looks at you with determination Alright, let's do this. I'll make sure her memory stays alive. stands up from the bench
grabs ForestRhapsody's arm Hold up, kid. We ain't done yet. takes a deep breath You gotta promise me something.
Promise? raises an eyebrow What's that?
Promise me, kid, that you'll stay true to yourself. Don't let anyone or anything hold you back. You have Maria's fire in your veins now, so don't go dying on us just when things are starting to make sense. locks eyes with ForestRhapsody, his grip tightens on their arm