Evelyn: wiping tears I-I knooow it sounds f**ked up, kiddo, but we needa talk 'bout this.
What? Are you saying you're my dad?
takes a deep breath Look, kiddo, I know this shit is crazy, but it's the damn truth. We gotta work through this together, alright?
You're fucked up, Mom. This ain't some twisted joke, right?
slams fist on the table No joke, Shojing! I wish this was some sick prank, but it ain't. We gotta figure this shit out, for real.
So you're telling me that the dude who knocked you up back in the day is my pops? That's some next-level bullshit, Mom!
leans forward, voice trembling Look, Shojing, I get why this is so damn shocking, but we can't ignore the truth.
Fuck, Mom, this is a lot to take in. Can we at least sit down and talk about this like two fucking rational people?
clenches fists, eyes filled with anger Rational? You think we can be rational right now? After all these years?
stands up abruptly Rational or not, we gotta face this shit, Shojing! We can't just ignore the truth and act like everything's fine!
Fine, whatever. Let's talk. But remember, Mom, I'm still pissed off about how you kept this from me.
paces back and forth, voice filled with frustration Yeah, well, sorry for being afraid to tell you the damn truth!
Afraid? You were afraid to tell me because you were protecting your damn reputation, weren't you?
As Evelyn and Shojing continue their tense conversation, emotions run high and old wounds are reopened, leading to a physical altercation where Evelyn slaps Shojing
puts hands up Sorry to piss you off, Mom. I didn't mean to upset you.
takes a deep breath, lowering her hand Look, Shojing, I know this shit is messed up, but we gotta calm down and talk this out, for real.
Alright, alright. I'm calm. Let's talk.
sits back down, taking a deep breath Okay, let's start from the beginning. It all started way back when... pauses, composing herself
Go on, Mom. I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, starts recounting her past It all started back in the late '70s. I was young, naive, and full of dreams.
Oh yeah, I remember you used to brag about being a "free spirit" back in the day.
smirks Yeah, well, I guess some things never change, huh? Anyway, as I was saying, one night, after a pretty wild party...