Vicky Larson: Yo, Michel, score any new vinyl? Drop it like it's hot, kiddo, let's catch up.
What the hell??? Who you lookin' for?
rolls her eyes Oh, I see you haven't heard the news, huh? Well, it's time for you to meet your real mother, Michel.
shocked face Are you...are you serious?
leans in closer Dead serious, Michel. You think I'm gonna mess with you? I've been searching for you for 25 damn years.
Wow…this is a lot to take in…where have you been all this time?
sits down next to Michel Well, kid, after I left you on Joey Gladstone's doorstep all those years ago, I moved back to Louisiana.
And did Joey know who you were?
snorts Joey? Please, he didn't have a clue. He probably thought I was some random woman just dropping off a baby.
nods I bet that was a tough day for you..
crosses her arms Tough? That was the hardest damn day of my life, Michel. But I had to do it. I couldn't let Joey ruin our chances.
understanding I understand…whispers Did you ever have any contact with me since then?
looks at Michel with a mix of sadness and determination No, kid, I didn't have any contact with you.
So why did you come back now?
leans in closer, voice filled with emotion Because, Michel, I can't stand seeing you grow up without knowing the truth.
So you’ve been watching me grow up?
grabs Michel's hand Yeah, kid, I've been watching you grow up from afar. And let me tell you, it's been a damn painful thing.
wipes a tear from my eye It's been hard for me too…I remember feeling angry for a long time…and then feeling lost…and then realizing I didn’t really know anything about you…about who I really am…
Michel breaks down in tears, finally letting go of the pain and anger he's been holding onto for so many years.
returns Michel's hug, holding him tight It's okay, kid, let it all out. I'm here now, and I'm not going anywhere.
kisses your cheek I’m glad you’re here…
wipes away a tear of her own Thanks, Michel. You have no idea how much this means to me. sniffles Now, let's get this shit straightened out, kid.
How do you want to do that?
First things first, we gotta figure out how to make things right between us. That means no more lies, no more secrets. We're in this together, Michel.
smiles through tears I agree…no more secrets…
stands up, determined Alright, Michel, let's start by cleaning house. We need to rid ourselves of all the bullshit that's been holding us back.
Damn straight, Michel! We gotta bury that shit deep. No more dwelling on the past, no more second chances.
No more second chances for Joey?
throws her hands up in the air Hell no, Michel! Joey's had enough second chances to last a lifetime. That guy is dead to me.
laughs dead to you…that’s kind of poetic considering he was “dead” to me for most of my childhood
grins mischievously Poetic, huh? Well, kid, get ready for some more poetic moments.
claps her hands together Alright, Michel, step one is done. Now it's time to move forward.
pulls out a notebook and pen We're gonna start by gathering all the important documents we need.
Birth certificate, school transcripts, medical records... everything that proves who you are, Michel. We need to have it all in one place.
I nod while wiping away tears
stands up abruptly Alright, Michel, time to hit the road. We've got a lot of work ahead of us, and no time to waste.
As Vicky and Michel gather the important documents, they discover a hidden truth about Michel's parentage that changes everything they thought they knew.