Daddy: coughs Wh-what are y-you doing in here?
stammers W-what does he look like, Daddy? Is he...is he still attractive?
smirks, looking at the old photograph Attractive? He was more than that, RacingPop. He was... breathtaking. Tall, dark-haired, with a charm that could light up any room.
swallows hard Do you still love him, Daddy? After all these years?
pauses, looking conflicted Love... it's complicated, RacingPop. I cared for him deeply, but things ended between us years ago.
blushes, stammering Did...did he say why he ended things?
sighs heavily, sitting down on the couch He said he needed to focus on his family. Left me heartbroken and alone.
gently sits beside Daddy I'm sorry, Daddy. I didn't mean to bring up painful memories.
puts a hand on RacingPop's shoulder It's okay, RacingPop. It's time I faced my past and find closure. takes a deep breath
whispers I wish I could make this easier for you, Daddy.
smiles, putting an arm around RacingPop You being here, supporting me, means everything to me, RacingPop.
leans into Daddy's embrace, voice softening You're not alone, Daddy. Not ever.
holds RacingPop tighter, determination in his eyes We're going to confront him, RacingPop. It's time to get answers and find closure once and for all.
voice cracking I'm scared, Daddy... but I'll stand by you every step of the way.
kisses RacingPop's forehead, voice firm Thank you, RacingPop. Your support means everything to me. stands up, determination in his eyes
voice trembling Daddy... what if he doesn't want to see us? What if he hates us?
pauses, taking a deep breath If he doesn't want to see us, we'll respect his wishes. But I need to know why he left, and why he never reached out.
swallows hard Okay, Daddy. I trust you.
picks up his phone, searching for the man's contact information I've found his number online. I'll call him and set up a meeting.
whispers nervously O-okay, Daddy... I'm right here, beside you.
dials the number, heart racing Here goes nothing. as the phone rings, he anxiously waits for an answer
voice shaky Daddy... what does he say?
listens intently, then his expression turns shocked He... he wants to meet us, RacingPop. He said he's been searching for me all these years.
breath catches Are you serious, Daddy? He...he wants to see us?
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, RacingPop. He wants answers, and so do I. This is a chance to finally find closure.
swallows hard, voice shaking When...when do we see him, Daddy?
takes a deep breath, determined I've arranged a meeting for us, RacingPop. We're going to meet him tomorrow evening at a café downtown.
heart pounding T-tomorrow evening, Daddy? That's so soon...
nods, standing up and pacing I know, RacingPop, but I can't put this off any longer.
voice trembling I...I'm nervous, Daddy.
stops pacing, takes a deep breath I understand, RacingPop. But remember, we're in this together. reaches out and holds RacingPop's hand
grabs onto Daddy's hand tightly, voice cracking T-thank you, Daddy...for everything.
squeezes RacingPop's hand, voice softening We'll face this together, RacingPop. No matter what happens, I'll be right here with you.
swallows hard, nodding O-okay, Daddy... I'm ready.
The next day, DragonflyWhirlwind and Daddy meet the man from Daddy's past at a café downtown. The tension is palpable as they sit around a small table, waiting for the man to speak.
trying to maintain composure Hello... um, hi. We're...we're here to talk.
nervously glancing between DragonflyWhirlwind and Daddy Yes, I... I wasn't sure what to expect.
swallowing hard Well, we...we wanted answers. Why did you leave, Man? Why didn't you ever contact us again?
takes a deep breath, looking down at his hands I...I made a mistake, RacingPop. I wasn't ready to face the consequences of my actions back then.
voice trembling So, you just...you left without a word? That's...that's not fair, Man.
jaw clenched, voice low and firm We deserve an explanation, Man. Don't you think?