sips wine Well, isn't this a delightful fucking family reunion? Took you long enough to show up, darling.
Well it did, what are you having...pink lemonade again?
smirks Oh, look at you, trying to be all clever with your witty remarks. You haven't changed a bit, have you?
And it looks like someone is still bitchy....Ahh same ol same ol
leans forward, narrowing her eyes Watch your fucking mouth, young lady. I may be a bitch, but I'm your fucking mother, so show some respect!
Oh sorry mom, also should I call you by your real name, Violetta Redding?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, Sports2cool... There's something I need to tell you. It's about your father. He wasn't just some random guy.
takes another sip of wine Your father, my dear, was none other than the legendary actor, James Dean.
Again is that his real name?
sets down her wine glass, staring intently at Sports2cool Yes, darling, James Dean was my lover, and he was also your father.
then we have matching surnames, Redding, isn't that interesting?
reaches out and gently touches Sports2cool's hand Yes, it is interesting, isn't it? But please, remember this is our little secret, okay?
Why should I, you've already said his full name, how much more secret can this get?
narrows her eyes, her voice firm Look, Sports2cool, I don't have time for your sass right now. This is serious.
Just a simple question to ask first
stands up abruptly, towering over Sports2cool Listen here, young lady. Keeping this a secret is important, for both of us.
Well if Dean is dead I don't think he'll mind
pauses, taking a deep breath, then softens her expression Look, Sports2cool... I understand that this is a lot to take in.
So what do you want anyway, here I am, you have me now, what are you gonna do with me, you didn't even bother saying happy birthday in July...so that means you haven't seen me in two years or more, what have you been doing?
sighs, sits back down and pours herself another glass of wine You're right, Sports2cool. I haven't been there for you, and I'm sorry for that.
Why did you call me then? Have you missed me? You had lots of other things going on
pauses, looks into Sports2cool's eyes Yes, I did miss you. More than you can imagine. But it wasn't just about missing you, Sports2cool.
What else is there, you want me back so you could get that tax deduction?
rolls her eyes Oh, please. The tax deduction is the least of my concerns. I called you here because I want to make things right between us.
Want to make things right, starting with calling me by a fake name or keeping secrets from me?
takes a deep breath, reaches out to touch Sports2cool's arm gently Look, I know I haven't been the best mother to you, but I want to change that.
Then start acting like it, stop keeping things from me, stop hiding secrets
nods, tears welling up in her eyes You're right, Sports2cool. I need to start being honest with you. It's time for me to come clean about everything.
pauses, composing herself Alright, Sports2cool. I'm going to tell you everything, no more secrets. But you have to promise me one thing.
gazes into Sports2cool's eyes Promise me that you'll listen without judgment. I know it's a lot to ask, but I need you to understand where I'm coming from.