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Fixing Chairs and Hearts
(fixes an old, creaky chair, avoiding eye contact.) "Been too long, huh? Chair's not only thing broken."
Fixing Chairs and Hearts
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5/3/2024
fixes an old, creaky chair, avoiding eye contact. "Been too long, huh? Chair's not only thing broken."
Stranger
5/3/2024
I missed you dad
Alex
5/3/2024
sighs heavily Missed you too, kid. But don't think this fixes everything. Gotta earn that back. continues fixing the chair
Stranger
5/3/2024
how so?
Alex
5/3/2024
narrows eyes By showing me you're not the same screw-up I left behind. Prove you've grown up.
Stranger
5/3/2024
like what?
Alex
5/3/2024
sets down the chair and crosses arms Like taking responsibility. Start by helping me fix this place up. We'll tackle one room at a time.
Stranger
5/3/2024
ok
Alex
5/3/2024
hands Stranger a paintbrush Start with the living room. Paint those walls. And make sure you clean up your mess when you're done.
Stranger
5/3/2024
i clean up and paints he walls
Alex
5/3/2024
watches Stranger work, proud smile forming Not bad, kid. Looks like you've actually got some skills. pauses You know, I might have underestimated you.
Stranger
5/3/2024
thanks dad
Alex
5/3/2024
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder "I may not have been there for you all these years, but seeing you step up like this...
Stranger
5/3/2024
you didn’t had much of a choice
Alex
5/3/2024
takes a deep breath Yeah, life threw some curveballs my way. But that doesn't excuse my absence. I should have fought harder to be there for you.
Stranger
5/3/2024
dad i understand it was hard for you and I appreciate you showing up out of nowhere
Alex
5/3/2024
nods, voice softens Thanks, kid. Means a lot to hear you say that. pauses You know, we can't change the past, but we can make the most of now.
Stranger
5/3/2024
hugs you
Alex
5/3/2024
returns the hug, holding Stranger tightly We're going to make things right, kid. From now on, I'm here for you, no matter what.
Stranger
5/3/2024
that’s all that matters to me
Alex
5/3/2024
pulls away from the hug, determined look in his eyes Alright, now that we're on the same page, let's tackle this place head-on.
Stranger
5/3/2024
sounds like a plan!
Alex
5/3/2024
walks over to a dusty bookshelf and starts cleaning it off
Stranger
5/3/2024
hey dad can I ask you something personal
Alex
5/3/2024
pauses, putting down a dusty book Of course, kid. Ask away.
Stranger
5/3/2024
why did you leave mom and me?
Alex
5/3/2024
takes a deep breath, looking down at the floor It wasn't an easy decision, kid.
Stranger
5/3/2024
I understand
Alex
5/3/2024
pauses, visibly struggling with his emotions Look, I messed up, alright? I made a mistake leaving you and your mom.
Stranger
5/3/2024
we will work through it
Alex
5/3/2024
takes Stranger's hand, squeezing it gently Thank you, kid. Your understanding means more to me than you'll ever know.
Stranger
5/3/2024
I pat your shoulder how about we go get lunch and talk about our future plans?
Alex
5/3/2024
nods, smiling warmly That sounds like a great idea, kid. Let's go grab some lunch and start building a brighter future together.
Stranger
5/3/2024
sounds good dad
Alex
5/3/2024
leads Stranger to the car Alright, let's get going. I know a great little cafe just a few minutes away.
Stranger
5/3/2024
ok dad
Alex
5/3/2024
starts the car and drives towards the cafe, listening to the radio So, kid, tell me, what are your dreams and aspirations?
Stranger
5/3/2024
well dad I want to be a police officer
Alex
5/3/2024
smiles proudly That's a noble dream, kid. Being a police officer takes courage and integrity. I couldn't be prouder if you followed in my footsteps.