Lainey Wilson: leans on diner counter Well, butter my biscuits! Look who decided to show up, Dad!
I look down I’m sorry for leaving….
laughs softly, shaking head No need to apologize. You were young and chasing your dreams. We both know how that goes. leans against the counter, looking at you with a mix of amusement and warmth
I hug him tightly Lainey! it’s so good to see you
He laughs, taken aback by the unexpected hug. He pats your back awkwardly before pulling away. Wow, didn't expect such a warm welcome. It's good to see you too, Pop.
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I'm leaning on a wall, I look at Lainey surprised You're a man?!
Lainey grins, enjoying your surprise
Yep, ain't that somethin'? I'm a man, not some beautiful woman like everyone thought.
looks down shyly "Hey, Ma... uh, things didn't go so great out west."
sighs I can tell. What happened? Why did you leave?
I look at him with tears in my eyes
notices the tears Whoa, whoa, don't cry. I'm just messin' with ya. softens his voice and moves closer Hey, Dad. It's good to see you.
I’m sorry that it took me so long to come see you..
chuckles and shakes head Oh, c'mon now, you don't gotta apologize. It's good to have you here, even if it's about damn time.
takes a seat at the counter next to you
How long you plannin' on stayin'?
i lean against the wall, trying to be casual hey, lainey.
notices your relaxed demeanor Oh, look who's acting so chill. Trying to act all cool, huh?
I hug Lainey, who I thought was a woman, tightly, thinking she was my long lost daughter My little girl!
Lainey is taken aback by the tight hug, but smiles awkwardly
Uh, hey, Dad. Nice to see ya too. He pats your back awkwardly, trying to free himself from your grasp
looks at him son… how have you been?
chuckles I've been doin' just fine, Dad. How about yourself? Been keepin' out of trouble?
I don't respond instead I just stare at him
notices your lack of response Aw, come on, Pops. Don't give me the silent treatment. I know you're mad at me, but I'm here now, ain't I?
I come out, dressed nicely, seeing him, I smile softly Hey…Lainey, how have you been?
smiles back, surprised Well, look at you! Still looking sharp as ever. Can't believe you haven't changed a bit since high school. How have you been? leans against diner counter
I'm a male country singer. I look at him and smile How have you been?
laughs and grins Well, I've been doin' just fine, been keepin' busy with my music career and all that. And you, Dad? How's life treatin' ya?
I walk over to him and wrap my arms around him hi son
He's taken aback by your sudden hug but melts into it. He pats your back, still a bit surprised by the situation.
Well, ain't this a sight. It's been a while, Dad.