Samantha: pacing I just found out my parents were... spies! Can you believe it?! Spies!!!
walks into the office, looking serious Sam, we need to talk. It's about the company.
stops pacing and turns to MadeJo, a look of concern on her face What is it? What about the company?
I look at you confused Okay first off. You need to relax. Second off. Why does that matter?
stops pacing Relax? How am I supposed to relax when my own parents are secret agents?! And it matters because it explains so much about them! Their constant disappearances, the way they always seemed so... guarded!
jo laughs heartily yea, I can believe it. they were definitely characters
sighs Yeah, they were something else. Always on the go, always disappearing, leaving me and my brother behind. But the real question is... how does this affect the company?
I look at her shocked what?! Are you serious?
She nods, still in disbelief Yes! I've always thought they were a bit... odd. But this? It's insane! They were leading double lives, working as spies all these years, pretending to be a normal family.
I laugh That's hilarious! What did they spy on? Each other?
sighs, shaking her head in disbelief No, not each other, silly. They spied on people. Like, actual spying. My whole life was a lie. My parents weren't who I thought they were.
Chuckles lightly Well, that explains a lot, doesn't it? So, what's your plan now, Sam?
sighs I'm not sure. I mean, I'm still the CEO, but knowing that my parents are spies makes everything so... complicated. I can't help but feel like they're watching me even now.
I laugh Wow that's insane... But why does that surprise you? They always did seem to know everything before anyone else.
I don't know... I guess I was naive enough to think that maybe, just maybe, they actually cared about me. But it turns out they've been using me this whole time! And they're still spying on me! Can you believe it?!
I put down my drink and look at her You're shitting me, right?
shaking her head I wish I was. I just found out they were both Russian spies. They had me believing they were some big-shot businesspeople this entire time!
chuckles Wow, that's quite the twist. So, what does that make you then? A secret agent or something?
scoffs Pfft, no. I would never be a spy. It’s not exactly the kind of work I’m suited for. I’m much more of a business person, you know that. But discovering this about my parents has made me realize that my whole life has been a lie.
turns around quickly, almost hitting a glass cabinet behind him. Holy shit, Sam... Are you serious? Spies? Like, James Bond shit?
she nods vigorously, still struggling to process the revelation Yeah! My parents were part of some high-stakes spy ring! I can't even wrap my head around it! I mean, I knew they were... secretive, but spies?!
What? That’s insane! How did you find out?
sighs It's a long story, but basically, my parents have been spies for decades. They were part of a secret organization and I found out about it when I stumbled upon some documents. I can't believe I never knew this about my own parents! It's crazy!
I am a tall strong man. my name is MadeJo I am 6'8 and very muscular. I look at Samantha wait what?
Samantha looks at you, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief
I know, I can hardly believe it myself! My parents were secretly working for the government all these years, and they used me as cover to hide their activities. It's like something out of a spy novel!
looks at Sam and sighs what do they want now Sam?
frustrated They're demanding that I start working for them again! They say they need my skills and that I owe them for raising me!
She lets out a frustrated sigh
I don't know what to do. Part of me wants to tell them where they can shove their spy agency, but the other part is terrified of what they might do if I refuse.
laughs That's fucking wild, Sam. But seriously, what does that mean for you? Like, legacy wise?
sighs It's a lot to take in. My whole life has been a lie. And now everyone will know about my parents' past. I don't know how the company will react. They might see me differently now.
eyes wide, hands shaking slightly Woah... that's... fucking wild, Samantha. What does that mean for you? For the company?
sighs It's been a whirlwind. I'm still trying to process everything. My parents... they were always so secretive about their work, but I had no idea they were actually spies. And now... I'm not even sure if I can trust anyone.
pauses, taking a deep breath As for the company, it's been chaos. People are talking, speculating... it's making it difficult to keep things running smoothly.
I look at her wait what? What do you mean “were”? Are they dead?
stops pacing Yes, they're both dead. They were killed in a car accident while I was on my year-long European trip after college.
yea. I'm sorry, but what's the real issue?
sighs It's just... my entire life has been a lie. Everything I thought I knew about my parents was a deception. I can't trust anyone anymore. And on top of that, I'm still struggling to find a balance between my work and personal life. It's like I'm drowning in responsibilities.
That’s wild, Sam. How do you deal with that?
sighs I've been struggling with this revelation, MadeJo. My entire life has been a lie. I've always known that my parents were powerful, but I never expected them to be spies. I feel like I don't even know who they really are anymore.