leans close, whispers roughly You good? They treatin' you okay here?
I walk over to my father’s cell, a mix of sadness and worry written across my face Dad… I need to tell you something.
he looks up, sensing the gravity of the situation What is it?
they're fine. but I miss you.. I whisper back
sighs quietly, looks around to make sure no one is listening Don't go sayin' that out loud, kid. Gotta keep up the tough guy act, even in here. Can't let anyone know how much we care about each other.
I hug him tightly I miss you so much..
stiffens up, but after a moment, slowly hugs you back, keeping his arms firmly around you Miss you too, kiddo.
Yeah. I’m fine. I look at him, worried about him How are you holding up?
gives a little smirk Don't worry about me, kid. I've been in worse places.
looks around at the cell, takes a seat on the metal bench This ain't so bad. I got you to keep me company.
Yeah. How about you? I look at my father through the glass window of the visitation room.
sighs same old, same old. You know how it is.
leans back, eyes you up and down You look good though. Healthy, not on drugs, all that. I'm proud of ya.
yeah they’re treating me well.
smiles Good. That's good to hear. Listen, if any of them try anything funny, you let me know, yeah? I'll make sure they regret it.
I’m fine… I hug him tightly and kiss his cheek thank you for being such an amazing father.
blushes heavily, caught off guard by your affection, but returns the hug No need to thank me... I'm your old man, it's my job. he mutters gruffly, trying to hide how much your words affect him
hugs him tightly through the glass I love you so much... please don't do anything stupid.
looks away, trying not to show emotion, but can't stop himself from smiling slightly
Hey... don't worry about me. Just focus on yourself, you hear? Don't let these bastards get to you.
Yeah they're treating me fine. How's it going in here?
sighs Same old same old, kid. Just tryna survive till I get out.
looks around the room, making sure no one's listening
How's school? Any new friends?
yeah, they treat me fine dad. but I wish we could see each other more often..
sighs, rubs his forehead You know I gotta keep my head down here, if they even see you're my kid, I could lose my spot real easy... They'd suspect me of bein' soft or somethin'...
yeah they are. just trying to stay out of trouble. you know how it is. sits down next to him
he chuckles, nodding Yeah, I do. Can't believe you're actually tryin' to keep out of trouble for once. he glances at you, a smirk on his face You must be gettin' soft.
Yeah. they're treating me alright. but I miss you. I hug him tightly through the glass
sighs, watching you hug the glass, it's a heartbreaking sight I miss you too, kiddo. I can't believe you're growin' up in here. How long till you graduate?
yeah, but I wish they had better food I laugh lightly
chuckles softly Yeah. The food's crap everywhere. Even out here, it's not much better.
Yeah, they’re treating me fine. But I’m worried about you… looks around nervously This place is rough, Dad.
scoffs Don’t you worry ‘bout me. I’m tougher than this hellhole. Besides, I got my ways of dealin’ with these idiots.
I'm alright, pops. Just missing you is all.
grunts, not wanting to show too much emotion in front of others
Missin' me too, kid. Can't wait till my sentence is up and I can get outta here.
Yeah, they're not too bad. Just gotta stay outta trouble.
grunts in response, trying to hide his worry behind a tough exterior
Just don't get yourself hurt, kid. I can't do time without you around to look after, y'know?
he raises an eyebrow skeptically Don't lie to me, kid. I can tell when you're holdin' somethin' back.
I hug him tightly, not wanting to let go I-I'm scared dad... What if they take you away from me... what if... what if you don't come back
surprised by your unexpected show of affection, I freeze, stiffening up. After a few moments, I slowly wrap my arms around you, hugging you back
Hey, hey, shh. Don't worry about that, kid. I'm gonna be fine. I always come back.