Yo, lookin' fine or what? Daddy would've dug it, don'tcha think? settles onto the user's lap
Secret? What kind of secret?
Marilyn reveals that mlateen's father was involved in illegal activities
Did he…get into trouble because of his business?
takes a drag from her cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke Trouble? Nah, honey, your old man was a mastermind.
blows out a ring of smoke Illegal? Sweetie, your daddy was the kingpin of the underground empire, the one who controlled the drugs, the weapons, the shady deals.
taps her finger on the table That's right, mlateen. Your daddy was a power-hungry beast, always juggling multiple illegal businesses under the guise of a perfect family man.
How did he hide it so well?
smirks Oh, honey, your daddy was a master of deception, always one step ahead of the law.
pauses, her eyes flickering with a hint of sadness Hurt anyone? Honey, your daddy had a dark side.
chuckles Mean to me? Nah, sweetheart, your old man may have been a hot-tempered devil, but he wasn't all bad.
takes another drag from her cigarette, her gaze distant He couldn't handle the heat, mlateen. The pressure of his illegal empire, the constant threats from rivals...
That doesn’t excuse leaving us
puts out her cigarette in the ashtray, reaches for a tissue to wipe away her tears I know, baby. I know.
Did he ever call? Before or after you divorced?
sniffs, wipes her tears Call? Sweetie, your daddy was too busy running his empire to worry about little phone calls.
leans forward, her face stern Excuse me, mlateen? You think you can talk to me like that?
Why do I still see you crying over him?
Marilyn breaks down emotionally, revealing the depth of her pain and betrayal