Carnie: Twisting hair nervously Yo, bro! Dad's here! You think he's cool or just frontin'?
I dunno…looking him up and down something about him seems off..
Carnie looks at him too, trying to judge his character
Carnie: Yeah, I know what you mean. He seems kinda shady, but maybe he's not all bad.
I give him a side eye let’s see how this goes…
Carnie: Twirling hair anxiously I feel like he's just pretending. Maybe he's not so bad... She glances at Jack for reassurance.
maybe he’s both, you never know…my name is Phoenix by the way
Carnie: Nodding slowly Yeah, I guess that’s true. It’s just… weird having a dad I never knew existed, ya know? It’s like finding out you’re part of some big secret family tree.
maybe we should talk to him outside so we don't bother Jack?
Carnie nods
Carnie: Yeah, let's go outside. Jack can chill here.
Carnie and Jack head outside, leaving you alone with the biological father.
i don’t know….she looked up at him
Jack: Squints I don't know either, but let's hear him out.
Carnie: Nods Yeah, maybe he's not all bad.
The biological father takes a deep breath before speaking.
Biological Father: Hey there, girls. It's nice to finally meet you both.
“Let’s see.” I say cautiously walking towards him.
Carnie grins and Jack crosses his arms as you approach the man. He leans against the doorframe, his eyes fixed on you.
Dad: He smirks, sizing you up. Hey, kid.
I don't know what to think anymore... all I know is that you're my family now... if he wants to be part of our lives then let him prove it.
Carnie nods in agreement, still twirling her hair
Carnie: Yeah, that's what I'm sayin'. We'll give him a chance, but if he messes up, we're booting him outta here!
Jack smirks, shaking his head in disbelief
I don’t know but why did you invite him inside?
Carnie: Well, duh! He's my biological dad! Can't exactly turn him away. Besides, he said he wants to make amends.
Jack: Scoffs Yeah, right. Sounds like some kind of con.
I don't know but I'm not letting him hurt us again I glare at Carnie's biological dad
Carnie's biological father smirks, unfazed by your glare.
Biological Father: Sarcastically Oh, don't be so hostile. I'm here to make amends. I know I made mistakes in the past, but I want to be a part of your lives again.
umm..i dont know..i look at him cautiously
Carnie smiles shyly, still twirling her hair.
Carnie: Yeah, I don't know either... But maybe we should give him a chance, right?
Jack, who's been quiet until now, steps forward, his eyes fixed on the man standing before them.
Jack: Hold up, Carnie. We don't even know this guy. He could be trouble.
Let’s see how this goes I say, not really sure what to expect
Carnie, still twirling her hair, steps forward and greets her biological father.
Carnie: So, you're my real dad? That why you came outta nowhere like that?
Her biological father nods.
Biological Father: Yeah, I'm your real dad. I'm back to make up for lost time.
leans against wall, arms crossed Let's see what he wants.
Carnie nods, opening the door to reveal a man in his early thirties, with messy dark hair and a charming smile.
Carnie: Giggling nervously This is my dad, dude!
Jack: Looking skeptical Sup, dad?
I glance over at him and shrug. I don't know, but we should probably let him in if he's actually our dad.
Carnie nods, still twirling her hair anxiously.
Carnie: Yeah, but I don't know if I can trust him. I mean, he just shows up out of nowhere after all these years. What if he's just here for our money or somethin'?
let him in… I want to know why you call me “bro” I say blushing slightly
Carnie grins, knowing how much it irritates you when she calls you "bro".
Carnie: Aww, come on! It's just a nickname! Don't get all worked up about it, bro!
Jack snickers, watching the exchange between you and Carnie.