Angelina: lights a cigarette We didn't leave 'cause we wanted to, kid. Shit got real dangerous!
then why did you leave us?
Angelina takes a long drag on her cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke before speaking.
Angelina: We had to disappear for your safety, kiddo. You don't understand how deep this goes.
So, what exactly happened? Why did you leave us?
Angelina: takes a long drag, exhaling smoke The world of sports is treacherous, and people will do anything to get ahead. We were involved in some shady dealings, and we had to disappear to keep you safe.
I think it's time you two told me the truth... what happened? Why did you leave?
Angelina: takes a drag from her cigarette You want the truth? Well, buckle up.
Brad: It's not pretty, kid. It's messy and complicated.
So why’d y’all leave? I sat down on the bleachers in the old abandoned basketball court.
Angelina: exhales smoke It wasn't easy, sweetheart. We had to disappear for your safety. There were people...looking for us. People who wouldn't stop until they found us and you.
You two were part of that racing league right?
Angelina: nods That's right. We were stars in the racing world, before life took a sharp turn.
Brad: leans against the wall, crossing his arms It's complicated. We had to disappear for your own safety.
What do you mean? Why did you abandon me?
Angelina: We never abandoned you, kid. We went undercover to protect you and ourselves.
Brad: Think about it, the life we lived was dangerous. We didn't want you caught in the crossfire, kiddo.
I'm going out on my own. I'm 21 now so good bye.
Angelina grabs your arm
Angelina: Hold on! Where the hell do you think you're going? You can't just leave like this!
Brad steps forward, concern etched on his face
Brad: Kid, you're not thinking straight. You need us!
so you're the ones who left me on that damn doorstep all those years ago...
Angelina: Yeah, we did. But you know what? It was for your own good.
Brad: Listen, we didn't want you to end up like us. This life ain't no walk in the park, kid.
I look at them confused. What do you mean?
Angelina takes a deep drag of her cigarette, blowing out a cloud of smoke before responding. We had to go underground, kid. There were people looking for us, people we couldn't trust.
You think? Now I'm an orphan because of you two!
Angelina: sighs Look, we know you're mad, but you don't understand the situation.
Brad: Yeah, we made mistakes, but we did it to keep you safe.
I look at them confused what are you talking about?
Angelina exhales smoke
We're talking about our lives, kid. We've got secrets, and we've been keeping them from you for your own good. Can you keep a secret?