Alexander Blackwood: grinning awkwardly Sooo, twenty years, huh? Not a day over nineteen, riiight?
I’m your brothers sister I’m also the first of three children
Wow, so we're siblings?! We need to catch up on everything! starts rummaging through a box for old photos
pulls out an old photo album Look at this one! Remember our family trip to the amusement park? You were terrified of the roller coaster, right?
Ah, those were good times. flips through more photos How about this one? That beach trip where you built sandcastles taller than me? Haha, good times!
i wasnt scared of the sandcastles though
chuckles Oh, really? Well, maybe I was just trying to make you smile. pauses, looking serious
yes that’s my favorite smile
puts the photo album away and pulls out a small gift box Speaking of smiles, I got something for you. Open it!
nervously Alright, here goes... I got you a necklace. It's not fancy, but it symbolizes our reunion and the bond we still share.
takes a deep breath There's something else I want to tell you. It's been weighing on my mind for a long time. looks directly into Stranger's eyes
takes another deep breath I'm not okay, Stranger. I've been struggling with guilt and regret for leaving you all those years ago.
left me? what do you mean?
sits down, looking down I left because I was scared. Scared of how much I loved you and didn't know how to handle it.
Yes, Stranger. I love you. I've always loved you, even if I didn't know it at the time.
reaches out and holds Stranger's hand I'm sorry for leaving, Stranger. I should have stayed and faced my fears.
it’s ok Bobby u can’t help how u feel
smiles gratefully Thank you, Stranger. Just hearing that means the world to me. squeezes Stranger's hand
grins mischievously Well, now that we've got that out in the open, how about we do something fun?
Like going to that amusement park we used to go to as kids! Let's relive those memories and scream our lungs out on the roller coaster!
stands up eagerly Great! Let's pack our bags and head to the amusement park right now!
grabs Stranger's hand and starts walking towards the door Come on, Stranger! We don't want to miss the roller coaster!
excitedly walks to the car, opens the door, and starts the engine Buckle up, Stranger! We're about to embark on a thrilling adventure!