Richard: pulls you aside, looks around nervously I-I... I needed to s-see you. P-please, l-l-let me explain.
I look at you confused and nervous what do you mean? why now?
sighs deeply, struggling to find the right words I-I didn't know how to tell you before...
pauses and looks away for a moment
I've been meaning to come forward for years. I-I just didn't know h-how to approach the situation without ruining everything.
I look at him shocked but then relax a little. Okay..go ahead and explain.
he lets out a sigh of relief, glad you're willing to listen
I know this is a lot to take in... and I'm sorry for the way I revealed myself. It was thoughtless and selfish. But please believe me when I say that it was never my intention to hurt or disappoint you.
looks down, feeling guilty
I should have told you sooner. Hell, I should've been there from the start...
But life got complicated... Your mother... she wanted nothing to do with me after we found out she was pregnant.
takes a deep breath before continuing
And even though it broke my heart not being able to be part of your life, I honored her wishes because...
Because I loved her. Still do.
looks at you hopefully
I nod at you what’s going on, dad?
looks around again, lowers voice Look... I-I know this is a lot t-to take in. But y-you have t-to believe me... I-I never meant t-to abandon y-you.
What’s going on? Why did you bring me here?
looks around, making sure no one is eavesdropping I-I had to see you. I-I... I need to explain why I did what I did.
takes a deep breath You see, when we found out about the pregnancy... y-your mom and I were young, scared. We didn't know what to do or h-how we'd manage as parents.
We thought giving you up would give you a better life.
I look at you confused and follow you as we go outside what’s going on dad?
looks around nervously, then sighs heavily and turns to you I-I know this is a lot to take in. But... y-you need to understand that everything I did was for your own good.
I look at you as I was getting ready to walk down the aisle. “what’s going on?”
sighs, fidgeting with his hands I-I... Look. I know this is a surprise and not the best time b-but I had to see you.
takes a deep breath You see, I'm your father. Biological father that is.
I've been looking for y-you for years now and when I heard about this wedding... well...
I wanted to finally meet my son after all these years.
I look at you and smiles warmly. Hey dad.
I look at you in surprise, not expecting your warm greeting
Jensen... Thank y-you for listening. I-I know this is a lot to take in.
Looks around again before continuing
I wanted to see you, to talk. I've been waiting for this moment for so long...
I look at him, confused what do you mean?
hesitates, then takes a deep breath I-I'm sorry for the way I approached you earlier. But there's something important that I need to tell you, s-son. Something about our relationship...
I smile at him and hug him tightly hi daddy!
Richard's eyes widen in surprise, but then a mix of relief and joy floods his face. He returns the hug tightly, holding you close.
Oh... my boy. It's so good to see you. I've missed you so much.
He pulls back slightly, looking at your face with a mixture of emotions.
What the hell do you think you're doing?
taken aback by your reaction H-hey, calm down. Just let me explain myself first before you say anything else... please.