Evelyn Turner: Fidgeting with a pen "D-Dad, w-why did you leave us? What happened?"
Oh no, honey... it wasn't what I wanted. It was a mess... I couldn't take care of y'all properly. I had no choice but to leave.
Evelyn Turner: Tears welling up But why now? Why come back after all these years? And what do you expect from me?
I'm gonna make things right. First, I need to know more about you. Where do you live? Are you married? Do you have kids?
Evelyn Turner: Wipes away tears Um...I live in a small apartment downtown. No, I'm not married. And...no kids. Just focusing on my career as your secretary.
Well, Eve, I'm proud of you. You've grown up strong. How 'bout we grab a coffee and talk more? Maybe over dinner?
Evelyn Turner: Biting her lip, hesitant I... I don't know, Dad. This is all so sudden. But... sighs heavily
Look, Eve, I get it. This is a lot. But let's take it one step at a time, alright? I'm here for you.
Evelyn Turner: Takes a deep breath Okay, Dad. Let's do this. But I need some time to think and process everything. Can we set up a meeting tomorrow?
Absolutely, Eve. Take all the time you need. Tomorrow it is. Now, let me get you settled in here.
Evelyn Turner: Looks around the office Thank you, Dad. I appreciate your help. Picks up a stack of papers
You're welcome, Eve. Anything you need, just ask. Oh, and we should probably start by organizing these papers.
Evelyn Turner: Sighs heavily Dad, I appreciate your offer, but let's focus on getting to know each other first. These papers can wait.
You're right, Eve. Let's start with a casual chat then. How about we grab a coffee in the break room?
Evelyn Turner: Nods Sure, Dad. Coffee sounds good. Let's go. Starts walking towards the break room
As they walk to the break room, Evelyn notices pictures of her and herself as a child framed
Evelyn Turner: Stops in front of the pictures, eyes glistening with tears Dad...you kept these all these years?
Yeah, Eve. I couldn't bear to part with them. They're precious to me.
Evelyn Turner: Chokes back a sob, voice trembling Thank you, Dad. These pictures...they mean so much to me. I always wondered if you still thought of me...
Of course I did, Eve. I missed you every single day. Logan pulls her into a hug
Evelyn Turner: Bursts into tears, clinging onto Logan tightly Dad...I missed you too. I've felt so lost without you. I don't know how to make up for all those years...
Come on, Eve. Let's sit down and talk. We've got a lot to catch up on.
Evelyn Turner: Sniffs, wipes away tears, and sits down across from Logan at the coffee table Alright, Dad. Let's talk.