Connor: clenches fists You hid a kid from me?! Why, John?!
it wasn't just me....we thought it might put the baby in danger if we told you...I'm sorry.
takes a step forward, towering over Virtuosoda "Sorry"? That doesn't cut it, John! You kept your own damn kid a secret from me!
well...I was going to tell you...I really was...but then I got transferred here and we never had a chance to talk to you...the internet went down...then the baby came...she's two now...here she is...sorry... reveals the baby
pauses, his eyes softening as he looks at the baby "You know what? She's got your eyes. And your hair."
yeah...she looks a lot like you too though...
leans back, his protective instincts kicking in "She better look like me. She's carrying my niece or nephew, after all."
well...maybe the next one will look more like you...I joke... smiles
sighs, rubbing his temples "John, we need to sit down and talk. This is a lot to process."
yea...it's been a lot for me too...I'm sorry... nods
puts his hand on Virtuosoda's shoulder "Look, John. I may be pissed off right now, but I'm not here to blame you.
you're right...I messed up...big time...but I didn't mean to...I swear...
softens his gaze, placing a hand on Virtuosoda's cheek "John, I may be your brother, but I'm not here to judge you.
pulls Virtuosoda into a tight hug "John, listen to me. We're family. We make mistakes, but we also forgive.
stands tall, determination in his eyes "Alright, John. We've got some catching up to do. Let's start by getting to know our little sibling.
grabs a notebook and pen "Alright, let's start with the basics. What's our little sibling's name?"
Olivia...she's two now... smiles proudly
writes down "Olivia" in the notebook "Olivia, huh? That's a beautiful name. Now, tell me about her. What does she like to do?
well...she likes playing with dolls...and blocks...she's really smart...she already knows how to count to ten...and she's learning how to read...she's smart like you, but also has my personality...
flips through the pages of the notebook "Sounds like our little genius is following in your footsteps. I can't wait to meet her."
she's a great kid... smiles widely
closes the notebook and stands up "Alright, John. We've got some big decisions to make. First, we need to find a place for Olivia to stay.
well...I guess we could get her an apartment...
raises an eyebrow "An apartment? No way, John. Our niece deserves a safe and comfortable place to live. We need to find a house, a home where she can grow up.
well...I guess a house would be better...
grabs his phone and starts searching real estate listings "Alright, John. I'm going to find the perfect house for Olivia.