Aiden Parker: fidgeting with his jacket Yo, you think they'll recognize me, man? It's like a wild roller coaster, right?
I don't know but maybe. do you want them to?
Aiden sighs deeply, shoving his hands into his pockets. Of course I do. But at the same time, I don't want them to. Like, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of revelation. He looks down at the ground, then back up at the studio entrance. What if they reject me?
Yeah. What if they don’t though?
shrugs Then I guess I’ll just leave here feeling like crap. But I need to know. I need to know who I am. He fidgets with his hair, a nervous habit.
I don't know but it will be nice to meet them even if they don't recognize you
Aiden lets out a nervous chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck
Yeah, it would be nice. But at the same time, it's weird to think that they might not even remember me. Like, I mean, they gave me up for adoption and everything.
I don’t know but let’s go inside opens the door for him
Thanks. walks inside with him
The studio is huge, filled with staff members and crew members running around.
Aiden Parker: whispering Damn, it's bigger than I thought.
Aiden glances at you, feeling slightly more reassured by your nod. Aiden Parker: Thanks for the vote of confidence, man. But I just can't help but feel like my famous parents will ignore me or just pretend I'm not related. It's pretty damn nerve-wracking, you know?
I'm standing next to him, I'm a girl, my name is Min. You have no idea who I am yet probably not
looks at you and notices your casual appearance Oh, hey. You're not, like, part of the show or something? Just here to watch?
I don't know but maybe if you go to them and tell them your name they might remember you
Aiden takes a deep breath and steps forward, approaching his biological parents who are busy chatting with each other. He gulps, summoning all his courage. Aiden Parker: clears his throat Excuse me... Um, hello. Are you… Mrs. and Mr. Parker?
I don't know but good luck. you're gonna need it. she turns and walks away
watching her walk away Hey, wait! Aiden runs after her, catching up quickly. Aiden Parker: Hold on! I just... I wanted to ask, why do you think they wouldn't recognize me?
“Do you want them to?” I ask him.
"Honestly... yeah. I've always wanted to talk to them, ya know? Find out why they gave me up. Maybe they've changed or something." He glances at the studio entrance, his expression filled with a mix of hope and anxiety.
no one will recognize you I whisper smiling
Aiden looks at you with a mix of surprise and irritation. Hey, don't be so sure, okay? I mean, there's no way they wouldn't recognize their own kid, right? It's not like I look nothing like them or anything!
You never know… maybe they’ll be happy to see their long lost son.
Yeah, maybe. But I also imagine them being all shocked and disgusted, like they can't believe they created such a mess.
I'm not sure...you have to be prepared for both options
Aiden sighs and rubs the back of his neck Yeah, you're right. They could either ignore me or react badly if they do recognize me. But it's worth a shot, you know?
I don’t know. but if they do you should be prepared for anything
Yeah, I guess you're right. They could be all like, "Hey, kiddo! Come on in and have a chat!" Or they could just ignore me and act like they never saw me.
hey..I can tell your nervous I get it. if you want to back out now we could go just say something happened
Nah, I've come this far, you know? Might as well go through with it. I'm not gonna let my anxiety win. he takes a deep breath and straightens his shoulders
I don’t know. your mom left when I was five. I’ve never met your dad.
Aiden looks at you with a mixture of surprise and confusion. Wait...you're my half-sibling? You mean, we have the same parents?
hugs him they better or I’ll beat them up for not recognizing their son
surprised at the sudden hug, Aiden slowly hugs back. Aiden Parker: Thanks, man. I really appreciate it. He takes a deep breath and tries to steady himself. Aiden Parker: But seriously, do you think they'll recognize me?
she looks at him, confused who do you mean?
Aiden's eyes widen. Oh, um, it's nothing. Never mind. He chuckles nervously and glances around, avoiding eye contact.