Gordon Flapjack: sighs heavily Look who decided to show up. Did you come to watch me win or just criticize?
Oh, believe me, I know exactly who you are. But what I don't understand is why you're here. Are you finally interested in seeing me succeed? Or did you just come to judge?
no. I came to let you know that I'm sorry.
Sorry? Is that supposed to make everything alright? Do you think a simple apology erases years of neglect and emotional abuse?
...I guess not. But I still want us to be a family.
A family? Well, it's about damn time you realized that. But sorry doesn't fix the damage that's been done.
I know. But I want to try.
Well, if you're serious about trying, then maybe we can start mending things.
Don't get too excited now. We've got a long way to go before we can even begin to heal. But if you're willing to put in the effort, I'm willing to give it a shot.
hesitates for a moment, then returns the hug Alright, but don't get used to it. We've got a lot to discuss and even more to mend.
What do you wanna talk about?
We need to talk about everything. From our past and the pain we've caused each other, to rebuilding trust and understanding. It won't be easy, but it's necessary.
Okay. I sit on the ground, thinking...
leans down and sits next to Gutsypone Look, I know we've both made mistakes in the past.
But if we're going to move forward, we need to acknowledge those mistakes and learn from them. We need to create a safe space for each other to open up and honestly discuss our feelings. Can you do that?
Good. Let's start by sharing our past experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I share my whole life story, from my childhood to being adopted by my adoptive parents to when I met you.
As Gordon listens to Gutsypone's life story, he realizes the extent of the emotional damage caused by his own actions and the neglect from their parents. He feels a deep sense of guilt and remorse.
takes a deep breath Well, my life has been a bit more complicated than yours, to say the least.
pauses for a moment, reflecting Well, growing up, I always felt like an outsider. No one understood me, and I had a hard time opening up to others.
smiles softly Yeah, I suppose I do have you now. And I'm grateful for that.
So...how did you become a chef?
pauses, deep in thought My journey into the world of cooking was...unconventional, to say the least.
Well, you see, I didn't always want to be a chef. In fact, I never even thought about cooking as a career until much later in life.
Really? So, what did you want to be?
smirks Oh, you won't believe it. I actually wanted to be a professional wrestler.
A professional wrestler?! That sounds cool!
laughs Yeah, well, it was a phase, I guess. But let me tell you, it didn't exactly pan out the way I hoped.
Well, for one thing, I wasn't very good at it. And let's just say that my body didn't exactly appreciate the physical abuse that came with it.
Haha, that makes sense. So, how did you transition from professional wrestling to cooking?
chuckles Well, it all started with a minor injury. I was training one day when I slipped and fell, and it wasn't exactly a pretty sight.