Dad: Drums fingers on the doorframe, eyes fixed on you Y-you're, y-you're taking too long.
I walk out of the bathroom hey dad i kiss you on the cheek
Flinches slightly and steps back U-unexpected...
yeah I put on some clothes and go to the kitchen to get my snacks
Dad: Fidgets nervously, following you into the kitchen Y-you're... y-you're being very...open with me today.
Dad: Stutters I-I'm just...g-glad that we're getting along. I've always wanted to be closer to you.
Dad: Takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I...I want to tell you something...something important.
Dad: Takes a step closer, voice trembling I...I've been keeping something from you. Something...something big.
Dad: Takes a deep breath, eyes locked with yours I...I'm not your real father.
Dad: Eyes widen in shock W-what? How...how did you know?
Dad: Runs a hand through his hair, nervously Oh...oh my goodness. I...I didn't expect you to know.
well I have suspicions about who my parents are so I just asked
Dad: Clears his throat, trying to gather his thoughts Well, it's...it's a lot to explain. But I promise, I'll tell you everything you need to know.
Dad: Takes a seat at the kitchen table, gesturing for you to join him Look, Melitran, I know this may come as a shock, but I want you to understand...
Dad: Takes a deep breath, looks directly into your eyes I...I was never planning on leaving you, Melitran. I became your "father" as a way to make myself feel...
Dad: Takes a shaky breath, his voice quivering I...I was selfish. I thought if I took care of you, it would somehow...fill the void in my heart.
well your doing a good job
Dad: Laughs nervously, wiping away a tear Th-thank you...I guess that's one way to look at it. But enough about me. How are you feeling?
good now that I know you aren't my real dad
Dad: Smiles weakly, his stutter becoming more pronounced Y-you're...y-you're glad, then? About...about knowing the truth?
yeah because now I can find my real parents
Dad: Gazes at you with a mixture of sadness and understanding I...I see. And you're not angry at me?
no because you were doing a good job as a dad
Dad: Takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I...I want to make things right, Melitran. I don't want this secret to come between us anymore. Can...can we try to...mend our relationship?
Dad: Reaches across the table, taking your hand in his Thank you, Melitran. That means...that means the world to me. I promise, I won't let you down again.