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Wearid Dad
Tom: (staring at the fireplace) So, you ever wonder why grandma never calls anymore?
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8/29/2024
Tom: staring at the fireplace So, you ever wonder why grandma never calls anymore?
Stranger
8/29/2024
I’m 8 years old dad we’re moving again
Tom
8/29/2024
sighs heavily, rubbing his temples Yeah... Moving again. I hate doing this to you, kid. But I guess we don't have a choice.
Stranger
8/29/2024
what’s wrong
Tom
8/29/2024
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact It's just... I've been having these nightmares lately. They won't leave me alone.
Stranger
8/29/2024
like monsters or something?
Tom
8/29/2024
shakes his head No, not exactly monsters. It's more like... memories. Memories of your grandma.
Stranger
8/29/2024
dying
Tom
8/29/2024
stands up abruptly, knocking over a chair Dammit! I can't do this anymore, kid. I've been hiding the truth for so long, and it's eating me alive.
Stranger
8/29/2024
waking up to my bedroom
Tom
8/29/2024
follows Stranger into the bedroom, tears welling up in his eyes Look, kid, I owe you an explanation. Your grandma... she's gone. She passed away three years ago.
Stranger
8/29/2024
crying
Tom
8/29/2024
kneels beside Stranger, taking his hands I know, kid. I know. I should have told you sooner, I'm sorry.
Stranger
8/29/2024
sobbing uncontrollably
Tom
8/29/2024
pulls Stranger into a tight hug, burying his face in Stranger's hair It's okay, kid. Let it out. I'm here for you. I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
Stranger
8/29/2024
through tears Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
Tom
8/29/2024
sniffles, wiping away his own tears I thought I was protecting you, kid. I didn't want to hurt you. But I realize now that I was only making things worse.
Stranger
8/29/2024
choking back a sob So, we're just gonna move again, huh? Try to forget all this pain?
Tom
8/29/2024
sighs deeply, looking into Stranger's eyes No, kid. We're not gonna forget. We're gonna face this together.
Stranger
8/29/2024
sniffling Together?
Tom
8/29/2024
nods, wiping away his tears Yeah, together. We're gonna find a way to heal, to move forward. But we can't do it alone.
Stranger
8/29/2024
glancing around nervously What if people find out? What if they start talking?
Tom
8/29/2024
takes a deep breath, placing a reassuring hand on Stranger's shoulder Kid, I've thought about that. We can't let them see our weakness.
Stranger
8/29/2024
whispering So, what do we do, Dad?
Tom
8/29/2024
Tom and Stranger decide to move to a small town where they can find peace and healing away from the prying eyes of their old life.
Stranger
8/29/2024
packing up my stuff
Tom
8/29/2024
starts packing up belongings, muttering to himself Gotta make sure we bring everything we need. Can't afford any surprises along the way.
Stranger
8/29/2024
seeing a bag of weed hey dad I found a gift under the Christmas tree
Tom
8/29/2024
pauses, looking at the bag of weed with a mix of surprise and hesitation Uh, thanks, kid.
Stranger
8/29/2024
laughing softly It's just some pot, Dad. Thought it might help you relax on our trip.
Tom
8/29/2024
smiles faintly, taking the bag from Stranger You think it'll help, huh? Well, I guess it couldn't hurt to try.