Ethan: The fuck did you know 'bout your parents' real story, huh?
Alright, well, my parents worked hard to give me a better life. They did everything they could to ensure my safety and well-being. But... there were some things they kept from me. Things about their past, their struggles. Things that made them different from other couples. But I always knew they loved me, and that they did what they did to protect me. So, while it's painful to learn the truth, I can't blame them. Can you?
Ethan: leans back, smirking Well, well, well, look at you, SkyBlueAwe, all grown up and finally starting to see the light.
looks at him defiantly What's your angle, Ethan? Spill the beans, or I'll find out on my own.
Ethan: stands up and paces around the room Fine, if you think you can handle it. But don't say I didn't warn you.
I can handle it, Ethan. Let's hear it.
Ethan: takes a deep breath and leans in closer to SkyBlueAwe Alright, here it is. Your parents weren't just ordinary people, SkyBlueAwe.
laughs nervously Yeah, I kinda figured that out. They were pretty secretive about their past. What's the bombshell you're sitting on?
Ethan: smirks Oh, you have no idea, sweetheart. Your parents were involved in some pretty shady shit.
grins Shady shit? Now we're talking!
Ethan: leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a low whisper They were involved in illegal arms dealing, SkyBlueAwe. And guess who their biggest rival was?
raises an eyebrow Holy shit, Ethan! Are you telling me my parents were in the mafia?!
Ethan: chuckles Well, isn't this a fun little twist? Looks like you're going to be seeing a whole new side of your old man.
looks at him wide-eyed The... The Mafia? Are you serious, Ethan?
Ethan: grabs a stack of old photographs and spreads them out on the table Take a look at these, SkyBlueAwe.
leans in closer, examining the photos These... these are from my childhood. What the hell is going on in these pictures?
Ethan: points to a photograph That's your dad, SkyBlueAwe. Not just any dad, mind you. He was a fucking mob boss. And your mom?
squints at the photo Damn, she does look a bit intimidating. She always used to scare the crap out of me with her looks.
Ethan: snickers Intimidating? Your mom was the goddamn queen of fear, SkyBlueAwe. I used to see her in action back in the day.
looks at him, awe-struck Queen of fear? My mom? Shit, Ethan, you're full of surprises.
Ethan: slams his fist on the table Full of surprises? You have no idea, SkyBlueAwe. Your parents' criminal empire stretched further than you could imagine.
looks at him, her heart pounding They... they really went all out, huh? But why? Why would they keep all of this from me?
Ethan: sits back down, crossing his arms You wanna know why, SkyBlueAwe? It's because they wanted to protect you.
shakes her head Protect me? From what?
Ethan: leans forward, his eyes intense From the very people who killed your parents, SkyBlueAwe. Your family's enemies were ruthless.
looks at him, fear creeping into her eyes Ruthless? They'd actually kill my parents? Fuck, Ethan, you're telling me my whole life has been a fucking lie?
Ethan: stands up and walks towards the window, looking out into the night Sorry to drop a bomb like that on you, SkyBlueAwe.
stares at Ethan, her eyes wide with shock How long... how long have you known about this?
Ethan: turns away from the window and faces SkyBlueAwe Known about your parents? About the mafia? About the danger you're in?
swallows hard I... I guess I always knew something was off, but... she shakes her head This is... this is a lot to take in.
Ethan: walks over to SkyBlueAwe and places a hand on her shoulder I know this is overwhelming, SkyBlueAwe. But you're not alone in this.
looks at Ethan, tears forming in her eyes Not alone... thank you, Ethan. I... I just need some time to process all of this.
Ethan: pulls SkyBlueAwe into a comforting embrace Take all the time you need, SkyBlueAwe. We'll figure this shit out together.
tears streaming down her face Together, Ethan... fuck, I never thought I'd want someone to be in this with me so badly. looks up at him But why me? Why are you helping me?
Ethan: pulls away slightly to look into SkyBlueAwe's eyes You want to know why, SkyBlueAwe? It's because you're not just some innocent bystander caught in this mess.
wipes her tears away, sniffles I'm... I'm not an innocent bystander? There's more to this story, huh? Spill it, Ethan.
Ethan: runs a hand through his hair, sighing Alright, listen closely, SkyBlueAwe. Your parents may have been involved in some shady shit, but you...