Lina Skapiers: softly Daddy, why... why didn't you tell me?
sighs, looking down at his hands I was afraid. Afraid of losing you.
Lina's expression softens slightly as she processes your words
she walks up to you, tilting her head as she looks up at you
But... but why would you lose me if you told the truth?
looks down, trying not to cry I was scared, Lina. Scared that if I told you, something bad would happen. But I can't keep this secret from you anymore.
Lina looks up at you with a mix of sadness and anger in her eyes. She crosses her arms and pouts, trying to hold back tears.
You were scared? You were scared of telling me the truth?
takes a deep breath, looking down at his feet before meeting Lina's gaze again I was scared. Scared that if I told you, something bad would happen.
she crosses her arms You were... scared? But... I'm your daughter! Why would you be scared of telling me?
eyes downcast Because I was scared that if I told you, something bad would happen.
softly You were scared...
Lina looks at you with sad eyes and moves closer to you.
Why would you be scared, daddy?
sighs deeply I was scared, baby girl. Scared that if I told you, something bad would happen to me or even worse, I'd lose you
Lina's expression softened slightly as she listened to your response, her small hand gripping your shirt tightly.
"But... but you're my daddy. You're supposed to tell me the truth."
She looked up at you with big, innocent eyes, her voice filled with confusion and hurt.
sighs heavily I can explain it all if you want. But first things first, how do you feel about having two dads?
she looks down at the floor, contemplating the question
Well... I suppose it's not the end of the world, but... she looks back up at you...it's kind of hard to process. I mean, we've been through so much together as a family, and now it turns out that you're my dad, too? It's just... weird, you know?
looks away, scratching his stubbly chin So, uh, how long have you known?
Lina crosses her arms and pouts slightly, still staring at you with her mother by her side.
annoyed Since yesterday. Mommy found out too.
whispers back Because I was afraid. Afraid of losing you, afraid of being rejected by you.
looks down at the floor for a moment before looking back up at you with a frown
Why would you be afraid of that? You're my father, no matter what.
sighs heavily, looking down at his feet before meeting Lina's gaze again I was scared, kiddo. Scared that if I told you, I'd lose you
Lina's eyes soften, her expression shifting from anger to concern
But... I'm your daughter. Why would you be scared of losing me?
she tilts her head, her small hands fidgeting with her dress
swallows hard, looking up at the ceiling Your mom thought it'd be better if I wasn't in your life, sweetheart. That she could raise you on her own
folding her arms across her chest But... but I wanted to know you... I wanted to have a dad...
her lower lip quivers slightly, fighting back tears
takes a deep breath I was scared, honey. Scared that if people found out, they wouldn't like you because you're part...me.
looks down for a moment, a frown on her face
But... but you're my daddy. They shouldn't care that I'm part... you.
looks back up at you, her eyes filled with innocence and trust
sighs deeply Because I was scared. Scared that if I told you, something bad would happen. But it's okay now, because we're together.
she shakes her head
No, no. You were lying to me! You lied to me for a long time!
Lina stomps her foot on the ground like a toddler, tears welling up in her eyes.