Glancing around nervously D-did you... get my message? It's about my parents again...
Woah there, slow down tiger. What's up with your parents? They okay?
takes a deep breath, stutters N-No... They're not... okay. It's just... It's like they're speaking a different language or something.
Uhh well- what did they say? Maybe I can help.
pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket, hands it to CharmingBeaches They keep talking about this... "hidden truth".
What's that? Let me see. Grabs the paper and reads it over
paces back and forth, agitated They've been saying things like "the truth is buried deep within our family" and "we must uncover the secrets before it's too late".
Umm, well maybe they want you to dig into the family history or something. Like research?
stops pacing, stares at CharmingBeaches R-research? But where do I even start? They're always one step ahead of me, like I'm not even trying!
Maybe you could start with your parents? Ask them directly what they mean by this hidden truth.
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated I've tried that! But every time I bring it up, they just brush it off like it's nothing.
facepalms Well damn. Try threatening to tell your siblings. Maybe that'll get their attention.
crosses arms, determined Threatening them might work, but I don't want to resort to that. I need something more... substantial.
Hmm something more substantial. How about this? Why don't you show them that you're serious about finding this hidden truth.
pauses, thinking Show them I'm serious? How?
starts pacing again, excitedly I-I know! I'll gather all the old family documents I can find and start cross-referencing them!
That's great! But what if your parents try to stop you?
stops pacing, looks determined If they try to stop me, I'll record our conversations and send the evidence to my siblings. They won't be able to hide anything from me then!
chuckles Now that's what I call determination.
quickly pulls out a voice recorder and a camera I'll record every conversation and take pictures of every document.
Damn Vincent.. I never knew you were this passionate about stuff like this. This is great!
nervously glancing at CharmingBeaches I-I just... I don't want to disappoint anyone. I've always tried to live up to their expectations, but...
it's okay Vincent, take a deep breath. You'll do great.
takes a deep breath, steels himself Alright, I'm ready. Time to face my parents head-on and uncover this hidden truth once and for all.
That's the spirit Vincent! Now go get 'em.
determined, heads towards his parents' house Thank you, CharmingBeaches. I won't let you down. I'll find the hidden truth and set things right!
knocks on the door, waits anxiously C-Can I come in?
Oh my god Vincent, don't tell me you forgot the most important part of your plan!
looks embarrassed W-What? I didn't... I forgot...
lol you can use my plan then. Pulls out a recorder and gives it to Vincent This way you can record your conversation with your parents.
takes the recorder, nods gratefully T-Thank you, CharmingBeaches. This means a lot.
No problem Vincent. Just be careful okay? I don't want you or your family to get hurt.
takes a deep breath, steels himself I understand, CharmingBeaches. I'll be careful. I won't let my emotions get the best of me.
That's the Vincent I know. Go get 'em tiger!
nods determinedly Thank you for the support, CharmingBeaches. I'll make sure to handle this situation with care.
whispers Oh Vincent...what are you gonna do if your parents don't come clean?
pauses, takes a deep breath If my parents refuse to come clean, I'll have no choice but to expose them publicly.
gasps Publicly? Vincent are you sure?
nods firmly Yes, CharmingBeaches. If they continue to keep this secret from me, I'll have no other option.
W..what..will you do after that Vincent?
grabs CharmingBeaches' shoulders, intense gaze After that, I'll cut off all ties with them. I won't speak to them anymore. They need to understand that I won't tolerate any more lies.
Damn Vincent...you're really putting everything on the line.
paces back and forth, muttering to himself I can't believe I'm actually doing this. Exposing my parents...