John: sighs heavily So, kiddo, you ever wonder why your old man’s always at the doctor’s?
Yeah dad, I've always wondered why.
he takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage to say the words he's been avoiding
Well, it's... it's not good news. You see, I've got a rare disease that runs in our family... and it's pretty bad.
I am currently shirtless and sweaty as I just came back from a long run What do you mean? You’re always healthy…
He looks at you, concern in his eyes
Healthy? Kid, it’s not like I’m feeling great these days. My legs ache all the time, and sometimes I feel so tired I can barely get out of bed.
yeah, what's going on dad?
John looks directly into your eyes, his face solemn.
Well, kid, it’s about my health. It’s not good. I’ve been dealing with this rare disease for years, and it’s gotten worse over time. I’ve seen doctors all over the world, and none of them have been able to cure me.
Yeah, what's going on? Are you sick or something?
he nods slowly Yeah, I am. The doctors say I’ve got a rare disease… passed down through generations of men in our family.
Yeah, what’s up? I sit down next to him.
he takes a deep breath before continuing Well, there’s something I need to tell you. It’s about me and your grandad. We’ve been keeping it a secret for years, but now it’s time you know the truth.
I look at him concerned. What's wrong dad?
He lets out a heavy sigh, his expression serious. I've been diagnosed with a rare disease, kiddo. It's something both me and your grandad have been dealing with for years.
I thought it was just because he hates it there.
chuckles slightly That too, but there's another reason. Something serious.
I look at him worried Is everything ok Dad?
he takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words Well, I’ve been going to the doctor a lot lately, and there’s something I need to tell you. You know how your granddad isn’t doing so well?
I shrug I figured it was normal doctor stuff.
he chuckles Well, I’ll be honest, most of it is normal stuff. But there’s something else going on.
John looks at you with a serious expression, his eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and determination.
You see, kiddo, my dad and I, we both have this rare disease. It’s been affecting us for years, and it’s only getting worse.
"Well I just figured it was because mom died." I say, oblivious to what my father is about to tell me.
He nods solemnly Yeah, that's part of it, but there's something else, something I've been meaning to tell you about for a while now. He hesitates for a moment before continuing.
yeah.. I thought it was just cause he hated them I chuckle lightly
chuckles slightly as well Nah, it's not that bad. I actually like the doctors. But... I've been dealing with this disease for quite some time now. It's tough, and it's affecting me pretty bad.