Chris: what's up dad
Cathy: yeah dad is something wrong?
I sigh, looking down I'm not really sure how to say this...
Cathy and Chris share a look, both looking concerned. They can tell this is serious
Cathy: Dad, you're starting to worry us. Just tell us what's on your mind.
I'm not really sure how to say this so I'll just spit it out. You're both grown now so I think it's time you know that... I pause...I'm gay.
Chris and Cathy look at each other, then back at you. They seem surprised but not shocked.
Cathy: dad...we already knew
Yeah there is I take a deep breath I'm getting married
Chris and Cathy look at each other then back at you
Cathy: really? who is it?
Chris: are they nice?
sits down this isn't easy for me to say but....
Chris and Cathy look at each other with concern on their faces
Chris: Dad...what is it? You're starting to worry us
I take a deep breath so… your mother passed away a few days ago.
Chris immediately starts crying
Cathy: no! how?
I take a deep breath I want y'all to sit down...
Chris and Cathy sit down, looking at you with worried expressions
I take a deep breath I'm getting married…
Chris's face lights up with excitement
Chris: seriously?
Cathy's eyes widen in surprise and disbelief
Cathy: wait, what? You're getting married?
takes a deep breath I have something to tell you both… pauses looking at both of you
Chris and Cathy look at each other, both with a slight sense of worry in their eyes. They turn back to you and wait patiently for you to speak. The room is filled with a tense silence
Well...I wanted to talk to you both about something.
Chris and Cathy look at each other, sensing that this conversation is important
Cathy: sure dad, what's on your mind?
so I've been thinking a lot lately
Chris and Cathy exchange glances, both curious about what you have to say
Chris: About what?
I sigh heavily Well kids, I'm getting married…
Chris' eyes widen as he looks at you in disbelief, while Cathy's jaw drops open.
Cathy: married? But.. who?
Chris: are you serious dad?
I pull out two tickets for a cruise to Hawaii I’ve won a free trip for us!
Chris and Cathy's eyes widen with excitement
Cathy: no way, really?
Chris: that's awesome! When do we leave?
Yeah there’s something that I need to talk about with you both
Chris: oh okay, what is it?
Cathy: Is everything okay dad?
They both looked at you with curious and concerned looks on their faces, wondering what you had to say
sigh no I guess not but I have an announcement to make
Chris and Cathy both look at each other, then back to you
Chris: what is it?