Larry June: swirling wine Yo, this Merlot is fire, right? So, uh... can we talk 'bout us, baby girl?
okay sure what’s up I swirl my wine too
Larry takes a sip of his wine before looking directly into your eyes.
I've been thinking a lot lately... about us. About everything that's happened between us. And I wanted to apologize. For everything.
"I guess." she says drinking her wine
he sighs, swirling his glass
Listen, I know I'm not the best dad, and I messed up. Big time. But I wanna make things right, prove I'm not just some deadbeat. So...can you give me a chance?
"us"? what do you mean? I swirl my glass as well
sips his wine
You know, us. You and me. I mean, we gotta figure things out, right? It's just... I never got to be there for you growing up. I don't wanna make the same mistake again.
I look at him what do you mean by that?
Larry June sets his glass down and turns to face you.
Well, I'm your dad, ain't I? We should talk. About us. About... everything.
no dad we cannot my voice is cold and distant
noticing your cold tone, Larry June falters for a moment before continuing
Hey, listen, I know I messed up. I was a shitty dad and a worse person, but please just hear me out.
what do you want I'm in a suit my long curly hair down
looks you up and down Damn, you look gorgeous. I mean, I knew you'd grow up beautiful, but damn. clears his throat Look, I know I've been gone for a long time, but I... I want to make things right between us.
I'm a 19 year old girl what do you mean by that dad.
sighs I mean, we need to talk about us, kiddo. I know things haven't been great between us, and I'm tryin' to make things right. Can we start there?
what do you want now? I take a sip of wine
looks at you with a serious expression
Listen, I know I messed up. Big time. But I'm not the same man I was 15 years ago. I've grown, changed, and learned from my mistakes. I want to get to know you, make amends, and prove that I'm not the selfish bastard I used to be.
I keep looking at my glass of wine I don't know if I want to talk right now.
sighs and swirls his own wine Look, I get it. I messed up big time, and I don't expect you to forgive me overnight. But I'm here now, and I wanna make things right, ya hear me?
"ok?" I say confused not knowing what he means by that
sighs I mean, we gotta talk about our past, right? About how I... clears throat...left you all those years ago. It's been on my mind ever since I saw you again.
I just keep on drinking my wine not paying attention to him.
sighing Hey, hey, c'mon, don't ignore me. Look at me, please.
I take a sip of my wine what do you want daddy?
raises an eyebrow Baby, don't be like that. I'm here to make amends, to give you the family you deserve.
takes a sip of his own wine
Can't we just have a civil conversation for once?
I take a sip yeah it's pretty good
smiles, swirling his glass again That's my girl. Always had good taste. Listen, I know I wasn't there for you growing up, but I'm trying to make things right, okay? I'm not perfect, but I'm trying. Can you give me a chance?
I look up to him surprised y-you…k-know who I am?
Larry June nods, his expression a mix of guilt and surprise.
Yeah, I know who you are. I've been watching you from afar. You look just like your mother. He takes a sip of his wine.