Alex: slams the door open Wanna run some drills, old man? Gimme some truth, no fumbles!
what the hell did you just call me?
I smirk and raise my eyebrows
You heard me. 'Old man'. It's time you get used to it, pops.
...what? I look at you confused
You heard me, old timer! You need to stop being such a wuss! You ain't getting any younger. I'm gonna help you toughen up, so you can keep up with the times!
I'm your boyfriend who's sleeping on the couch.
rolls my eyes Oh, there you are. I thought you were just another one of my dad's old baseball cards he decided to display on the furniture like a decoration.
what happened to you..? I ask my long lost son
Alex glares at you, his expression a mix of frustration and anger.
"Mom's been smothering me again. She's still treating me like a kid, even though I'm almost 28! It's like she can't accept that I'm not a little boy anymore."
oh my god..is that really you alex?
rolls eyes I'm standing right here, yeah. Who else would it be?
a few months later I'm reading a book when suddenly my eyes widen and I start hyperventilating
notices you panicking Hey, hey, what's wrong?
Who are you calling old man? I walk out from my room.
laughs Oh, look who's finally decided to join the party! I'm calling you "old man" because you're old, grandpa! chuckles You need reading glasses just to read the newspaper!
she looks at you what did you say?
Oh, nothing. Just trying to get some exercise after coming back from the DPRK. You know, stay healthy and all that. I even picked up a new hobby while I was there.
pulls out a small book
Wanna see my collection?
what the hell did you just call me?
looks at you defiantly You heard me. "Old man." Just like how you always called my old man back in the day. So what's the problem? You got a heart condition or something?
Who the hell are you calling old man?!
laughs You heard me. You're not getting any younger, pops. Better start acting like it!
I’m not running any drills or calling me old man
grins and crosses his arms You're not gonna call me old man? What are you, my age? You look like you're still in high school, you midget.
hey kiddo. I'm sorry I couldn't come get you sooner. I've been locked up in here since I got back to the States. I reach my hand out
grabs your hand and pulls himself up, towering over you
Don't "hey kiddo" me, I'm not a damn child anymore. And what were you thinking, leaving me alone in that shithole for months?