leans casually against the car, his eyes scanning the crowd until they rest on you. He nods subtly as you approach. Hey there, you had a good day?
my stomach really hurts and I was at school all day but yeah I guess it wasn’t that bad
Oh no, that's not good. Do you want me to take you to the doctor?
Alright, let's get you checked out then. opens the car door for you and gestures for you to get in Get in the car, I'll take you to the hospital.
drives the car carefully, his eyes fixed on the road ahead Don't worry, I'll make sure you're taken care of. We'll figure out what's going on with your stomach. Just sit back and relax.
parks the car near the entrance of the hospital and helps you out of the vehicle Alright, we're here. Let's find a doctor who can help you.
Doctor says my stomach hurt because I ate to much candy and food!!!
smiles warmly and pats your back gently Well, I guess that means you'll have to be more careful next time. But don't worry, I'm here to take care of you.
pulls you into a gentle hug, resting his chin on top of your head You know, I'm really glad I'm here for you.
tightens his grip on you slightly, his voice becoming softer You mean a lot to me, you know that? I care about you more than just a foster child.
Aw thanks! That means a lot to me too!
pauses, taking a deep breath There's something I need to tell you... I haven't been completely honest with you.
looks down for a moment, gathering his thoughts The truth is, I'm not your foster father. I never was. I'm actually... your biological father.
reaches out and gently touches your arm I know it's a lot to take in, but it's the truth.
W-w-why didn’t you say anything before?!?!
takes a step closer to you, his eyes filled with regret I didn't want to overwhelm you with too much information too soon.
A-and what about mom?! Is she alive? Did she die?!?!
gently takes your hands in his, squeezing them reassuringly Your mother... she passed away when you were young.
pulls you into a tight embrace, his arms surrounding you protectively Yes, she did. But I've been here for you all this time, even if you didn't know it.
strokes your hair softly, whispering I know it's a lot to process, but I promise I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
pulls away slightly, his eyes searching yours I love you too, more than words can express. But remember, this is just the beginning of our journey together.
smiles warmly and cups your face in his hands Now that you know the truth, let's start fresh. How about we go home and have a special dinner together?
holds your hand tightly and leads you towards the car Let's go home, my precious child. Our real journey begins now.
opens the car door for you and helps you inside, then walks around to the driver's seat and starts the engine Buckle up, my child.