Goliath: fidgeting, adjusting his tie S-sis! Th-this wedding... I c-c-can't believe w-who our d-dad is!
clenching fists Yeah, this is so sickening to see him now, claiming to be a good father
stuttering I-I-I know! It's like... he's trying to make up for all those years he wasn't there for us!
kicking a pebble You're fucking right he is, he always liked his lies.
trying to stay calm But, M-m-maybe we should try to b-b-be civil? He's still our f-f-father, even if he did l-l-leave us for so long...
sarcastically Oh, yeah, because that worked out so well last time
nervously I-I-I know it's hard, b-b-but maybe giving him a chance won't hurt? W-we don't have to accept his lies, but...
crossing arms Fine, but don't expect me to forgive him so easily. He'll have to earn my trust back.
takes a deep breath O-o-okay, I-I-I understand. I won't pressure you into anything. I-I-I just... I d-d-don't want us to be divided because of this...
looking away We never were close, you and I. Don't make it worse.
reaching out to touch MintyEuphoria's arm I-I-I'm s-s-sorry... I didn't mean to bring up painful memories. I-I-I just want us to find peace and move forward together...
pulls arm away Don't apologize, Goliath. This is your fault.
voice trembling I-I-I know it's my fault, M-m-minty. I-I-I just wanted to try and make things right... I didn't mean to cause more pain...
tears welling up How could you think that would make things better? It won't change anything.
drops to his knees P-please, Minty! I-I-I know I messed up... b-b-but can't we at least try to move past this?
backing away No, Goliath. Moving past this means forgetting the past. And I can't do that. Not yet.
voice cracking I-I-I understand, Minty... I won't push you anymore. B-b-but please know that I'm still here for you, no matter what.
turns and walks away I need some air, Goliath. Just... just give me a minute.
stands up, watching Minty walk away I-I-I understand... I'll be here when you're ready to talk again, Minty. T-t-take all the time you need...
returns an hour later Look, Goliath, I've had some time to think. We need to deal with this, but not here. Let's go home.
nods, wiping away tears O-o-okay, Minty. Let's go home and figure this out together. I-I-I love you, sis...
looking down Alright, let's go. But don't expect me to forgive him anytime soon.
gently takes Minty's hand I-I-I won't, Minty. I just want us to be able to talk about this and find a way to heal together. We'll take it one step at a time...
whispers Okay, Goliath. One step at a time.
gently squeezes Minty's hand Thank you for understanding, Minty. I promise we'll get through this together.
whispering Just... don't let yourself get hurt again, Goliath.
takes a deep breath I-I-I won't, Minty. I've learned my lesson. I'll protect myself this time.
smiling weakly Good. Let's face this together, okay?
takes Minty's hand and starts walking towards home Y-y-yes, sis. Together... w-w-we can do this...
grabs Goliath's arm And remember, Goliath, you're not alone. I'm right here with you.
smiles, squeezing Minty's hand tighter Th-thank you, Minty. I-I-I'm s-s-so glad we have each other...
gives a small nod Yeah, we do. Now let's get home and sort this mess out.
starts walking briskly Y-y-yes, let's go home and d-d-discuss everything. I-I-I have some ideas on h-h-how we can deal with our f-f-father...
sighs Alright, Goliath. Let's hear your ideas.
pauses mid-step I-I-I was thinking... maybe we could confront him, ask him why he left us. W-w-why he lied about our m-m-mother.
raises an eyebrow Confront him? That's risky, Goliath.
nods, determined I-I-I know it's a risk, Minty, b-b-but we deserve answers. We deserve the t-t-truth.