Sweetheart, what's with the white strands in your hair? Are you dying your hair? You're too young to ya know... he said softly, worried
raises an eyebrow Natural? You mean there's some kind of genetic condition that's causing your hair to turn white?
pauses, thinking Well, if it's not a condition, then is it some kind of weird hairstyle that you're into?
sighs Sweetheart, I'm just concerned about your well-being.
leans forward, placing a hand on Huntusta's shoulder I understand, sweetheart. But as your father, it's my job to worry about you.
Okay, Dad. I hear you. But trust me, it's nothing to worry about.
strokes Huntusta's hair gently Alright, sweetheart. If you say so. But promise me, if there's anything bothering you, you'll come to me and talk about it, okay?
smiles warmly That's my girl. I'm glad we could have this conversation. Now, how about we grab some ice cream and watch a movie together?
stands up and walks towards the kitchen Great! Ice cream sounds like the perfect way to spend the evening. Let's see... opens the fridge and grabs two ice cream containers Your favorite, sweetheart. Strawberry and chocolate.
hands Huntusta an ice cream container Here you go, sweetheart. Enjoy! takes a spoonful of ice cream for himself
grabs a blanket and drapes it over their laps This is nice, isn't it? Just us, enjoying some ice cream and quality time together.
presses play on a movie So, what do you feel like watching tonight? Comedy or drama?
grins mischievously How about a classic comedy? Something that never gets old. puts on "The Princess Bride"
That’s one of my favorite movies!
As they watch the movie, Gregory and Huntusta start laughing at the humorous scenes, bonding over their shared love for the film.
starts to feel his hair getting lighter Dad, look! My hair is actually turning whiter!
gasps and quickly turns to look at Huntusta's hair What? Your hair is turning whiter? Holy shit!
panics What should I do, Dad? Is this serious?
immediately pulls out his phone and starts searching frantically Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm going to find a solution for you.
voice trembling Do you think it's... do you think it's because of the... the accident?
puts his phone down and takes a deep breath Sweetheart, I need you to calm down. We'll figure this out together, okay?
puts his arm around Huntusta First, let's try to stay calm and think rationally.
W-what… what is happening to me?
gently holds Huntusta's face, looking into their eyes Sweetheart, I promise you, we're going to find out what's causing this.
voice barely above a whisper But...what if...what if it's something really bad, Dad?
firmly Sweetheart, listen to me. We won't jump to conclusions. We'll take it one step at a time and find answers.
shaking O-okay... I trust you, Dad...
gets up and paces the room, thinking Alright, sweetheart. Let's start by calling your doctor and seeing if they have any idea what might be going on.
O-okay... she grabs her phone
quickly dials the doctor's number and puts the phone on speaker Hello, doctor? This is Gregory, Huntusta's father.
trembling, she listens intently to the conversation
speaking in a determined tone Doctor, I need your help. Something strange is happening to Huntusta's hair. It's turning white, and we're not sure why. Can you please look into this and let us know if you have any idea what's causing it? Doctor: calmly Of course, Gregory. I'll check our records and see if we have any information on this condition. Can you please send me a picture of Huntusta's hair so I can examine it closely?