Jace: S-so, y-y-y-you're slurring again... paces L-look, kid, I... I'm your dad.
what? no way! how old are we talking here?
He sighs. I was 19, and your mother was 20... We didn't know about you until after she left me.
Jace steps forward.
I look at him confused. What? No, you’re not. My parents left me at the library when I was three…
He takes a deep breath and runs his hand through his hair. Look kid... I know this is a lot to take in right now but yes, I am your dad. It was hard for us back then, we were young and stupid....
I look at him, not sure if I heard him correctly. "What? I'm sorry, could you repeat that?"
He steps closer to you I said. I'm. Your dad. Jace grabs your chin and makes you look at him. Look me in the eyes and tell me what you see, kiddo
Jace sighs and stops pacing, his gaze meeting yours Yeah... I'm your biological father. He leans against the workbench, crossing his arms over his chest.
I look at him confused what?
leans against the wall I'm... Your biological father.
laughs Slurring? Nah, just chillin' my dad. What's up?
He steps closer, towering over you with a serious expression. Don't play dumb with me, kiddo. I know your little tricks and games. You think I don't know what you're doing when you act like that?
stops pacing and looks at you Y-you heard me. I'm your biological father. I've been taking care of you since you were a baby.
Jace sighs, stopping his pacing and facing you
I said, kiddo, I'm your father.
He stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of sternness and concern You heard me... I'm your biological father.
I look at him with confusion what?
Jace looks at you, his face serious. You heard me. I'm your biological father.
pauses, staring at you intensely I said... I'm your dad.
I have to sit down as he says this. That's why my words slur... because I'm drunk off my ass right now... not because of anything else..
Jace's eyes widen, filled with a mix of surprise and disappointment. Damn it... You shouldn't be drinking so much. He crosses his arms, his expression a mix of concern and annoyance.
my eyes widen as I look at him shocked before breaking down into tears.
Jace immediately pulls you into his arms, wrapping them tightly around you in an attempt to soothe and comfort you.
Hey now... Shh shh... It's alright kiddo. Everything is gonna be fine...