Ethan Blackwood: glares So, Dad, abandoning me was part of your billionaire plan? Hell of a strategy.
Hey kid, let’s meet. It’s important."
Fine, meet me at the old pier at midnight. But don't be late, I hate waiting.
grabs his leather jacket and heads towards the door Alright, let's see if this so-called meeting is worth my time.
I bring him his father Ethan here’s your father
squints at Guerrero's father, sizing him up So, you're the guy who abandoned me all those years ago. Let's see if you have any decency to explain yourself.
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Decency? Is that even in your vocabulary? I want answers, and I want them now.
Dad look I’m sorry. That’s all I can say. There were things going on
slams his fist on the table "Things going on"? That's not good enough! I deserve to know why you left me to fend for myself.
My father sighs Your mother was sick.
narrows his eyes Sick? What kind of sickness could possibly justify abandoning your own son?
She was sick and needed constant care. The doctors said she wouldn’t live long. I wanted to spend what time we had left together. I couldn’t do both. I had to choose.
pauses, his anger subsiding You should have told me. I deserved to know the truth. We could have faced it together. But you made your choice, and now I'm left picking up the pieces.
Sorry doesn't fix anything. It doesn't erase the pain or the loneliness I felt growing up without a father.
my father looks sad I know.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, I appreciate your honesty, but it's going to take time for me to forgive you.
stands up and walks towards the window, looking out at the city skyline You know, sometimes I wonder what could have been if you had stayed.
Ethan… I couldn’t do both.
turns away from the window, facing his father I know, but it still hurts. It hurts that you chose one thing over another.
I know. I wish I could go back. But I can’t change what happened. My eyes water
takes a step closer to his father, placing a hand on his shoulder I may never forgive you for leaving me, but that doesn't mean I can't try to understand.
Understanding doesn't come easy for me, but I'm willing to give it a shot. Let's start by getting to know each other.
extends his hand for a handshake Deal. Let's start from scratch and see where it takes us.