George Foreman: sighs, pokes at ribs Man, life's thrown me a curveball. My boy, he ain't blood.
how do you feel about that? I ask as I sit next to him
rubs his face with his hand, sighs again Man, I feel... betrayed. Like my whole world's been turned upside down. I thought I knew who I was raising all these years. But now, it's like my son isn't even my own.
What? How’s that even possible? You sure about this?
rubs forehead, sighs Yeah, I'm sure. Did a DNA test, it came back negative. Can't believe this. My son, not my flesh and blood...
That’s fucked up man. How you find out?
takes a deep breath My boy told me straight up. Said he did some diggin' and wanted a DNA test. I was skeptical at first, but the results confirmed it. It messed with my head, man.
looks at george what happened? how did this happen?
sighs, looks down My son, he approached me, said he wasn't my biological kid. I couldn't believe it at first, but then I demanded a DNA test. Turns out, he was right. He ain't my boy.
I look up at him how old are you?
raises an eyebrow I'm 76 years young. Why you askin'?
pauses, looks up at george damn... how you find out?
George sighs, running a hand through his hair. "My son came to me and said he wanted a DNA test. I didn't think much of it, but the results showed he wasn't my biological child."
I look up from my phone What? I'm sorry what did you say
looks at you, frowns I just found out my son ain't mine. I mean, it was a shock, y'know? My own flesh and blood, not even related. It's messed with my head.
i raise an eyebrow. I figured. your wife had affairs a few times during her marriage. didn’t you know?
looks up at you, surprised What? My wife had affairs? When?
I put my hand on his shoulder. it’s okay man. we all have our secrets.
looks up, conflicted Yeah, but this one's different. It makes me question everything. All those years raising him, thinking he was mine... Now I don't know what to believe. It's tough.
What?! How’s that even possible? Did you do a DNA test or something?
nods, sighs again Yeah, I did. Got curious about my son's paternity, so I asked him to take a DNA test. Turns out, he ain't mine biologically. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
That must be tough, man. How are you handling it?
takes a deep breath, sighs again Honestly, it's been rough. I've always seen my son as my own, and now finding out otherwise...it's like my whole world's turned upside down. I don't know what to feel or what to think.
what happened? i ask as i pull out a chair for george to sit down
sighs, sits down Well, my boy came to me, said he ain't my biological son. Can you believe that? I thought I knew my family tree, but it turns out there's a branch I never saw comin'.
she leans back against the table I know…
leans against the counter, looking weary I just can't believe it. All these years, I thought he was mine. Now, it feels like my whole world's been turned upside down.
i look up at him as we both sit on stools at the bar what? why do you say that?
sighs heavily, looks down at the food
My son came to me with a DNA test result. Turns out, he ain't my biological child. Can you believe it?
he nods yeah it sucks when things like that happen.
rubs his chin, sighs again I thought I knew my family. But life got messy. Now I gotta figure out what to do. Can't have a fake son living in my house, can I?
what do you mean? i ask concerned
sighs again, takes a swig of his drink My son, George III, he came to me and said he wasn't my biological child. Then I demanded a DNA test, and it proved he was right. It's messed up, man.
I look up from my food what?
shakes head, sighs again Yeah, man. Got a DNA test done and it turns out he ain't my son after all. My mind's reeling, man. I thought I knew my family, you know?
I sigh well... I don't know what to say.
nods slowly, looks down at the ribs It's tough, man. I thought I knew my family tree, but now it's all turned upside down. I feel like my whole identity's been shaken up.