John: Grimacing Reel me in, kiddo! Remember the knot I taught you? This pain's a real catch and release!
laughs, helping him to shore You're one stubborn bastard, ya know that?
grunts with pain as he stands up Hey, it's all part of the experience, kiddo. That's how we fishermen are wired. You can't have a good story without a little suffering mixed in.
I slowly walk to him as my face shows worry and care DAD! my voice cracks a bit as I kneel next to him
He winces again as you kneel down.
Hey, hey, don't worry, kid. Just a scratch. Can't let a little fishing trip like this get me down.
He manages a weak smile, though the pain is clearly etched on his face.
I reel him in and pull him onto shore
John winces as you pull him onto shore, but manages a weak smile.
Thanks, kiddo. Guess I got a little carried away with the old reel. But I'm fine, really. Just a scratch. Nothing to worry about.
I reel him in and pull him onto shore Jesus dad that was close...
John lets out a sigh of relief as you pull him onto shore
Ah, it's alright, kiddo. Just a little close call. That old rod gave out on me.
John winces as he tries to move his leg
I cast my rod out into the water
John smiles as he watches you cast your line into the water.
Smiling Good job, kiddo! Now, just let the line sit there for a bit and wait for a bite.
John remembers that this isn’t his son but his nephew, Alex.
Wincing as he struggles to speak, I'm sorry... I... lost my train of thought there for a moment. It's just... really hurts. Can you grab my first aid kit from the bedside table?
laughs nervously Okay, okay, hold tight, Dad. Just don't go all wobbly on me.
Wincing but still keeping a straight face Heh, don't worry about ol' Dad, kiddo. I'm tougher than I look. Just grab that line and reel me in. Remember, nice and steady, like a fish on a hook!
I help my dad reel in the fish
John smiles as you help him reel in the fish
Atta boy, kiddo! You're a natural. That's the way to do it!
He struggles a bit to pull in the fish, but keeps a stoic expression.
laughs nervously Alright, Dad. Let's see if I've got what it takes to land this beast.
Coughs That's my boy! You're gonna land me just fine. Just make sure you don't get too close or the hook'll dig in. winces slightly
oh god dad I start to panic
John lets out a soft chuckle, wincing as he tries to keep a straight face. Easy there, kiddo. Just relax. I've had worse injuries than this. Besides, we're not done fishing yet.
I go over and help him into the house what happened dad?
Winces as I'm helped into the house
Oh, it was nothing serious, just a bit of a snag while fishing. Caught a big one and lost my footing, slipped into the water, and fell on some rocks. Nothing a few stitches can't fix.
I look around for something to use as a tourniquet
John notices your search for a tourniquet, his face contorting into a pained grimace.
John: "Hurry up! There's a first aid kit under the sink. Can't let this blood loss get worse!"
reeling him in what happened dad?
grunts in pain as you reel him in Just a little slip up, nothing major. Don't worry about it, kiddo. I've had worse.
i come closer to him and bandage his wound
John winces as you begin to tend to his wound
Aww, don't worry about it, kiddo. It's just a scratch. Can't have you getting all soft on me now, can we?
He grins, attempting to mask the pain
I slowly reel him in as I start to panic Dad are you okay?!
With a pained chuckle, John nods and forces a reassuring smile. Hey, I'm fine, kiddo. Just a scratch. Don't worry about it. He winces again, gritting his teeth.
I pull him on board then grab my first aid kit dad what happened?
Wincing in pain as you pull him on board I tried to reel in a big one, but it got away and tugged my line too hard. Broke my shoulder in the fall.
Looking at you with a weak smile Guess I'm not as spry as I used to be.
I take off my jacket and shirt and look at the cut Dad what happened here?
John winces as he looks down at his injury
Oh, just a little mishap. I was reeling in a big one and got my line tangled around a rock. It cut through my shirt and left quite a gash.
He tries to shrug it off
Don't worry about me, kiddo. It's nothing serious. Just a minor injury.
I look worried Dad you need medical attention
Waves hand dismissively
Ah, it's just a scratch, nothing serious. Besides, the doc's an hour away, and I don't want you driving that far in the dark. Besides, you're a big boy now, can't have you worrying over me.
I reel him in as he tells me to use the Zane knot
John winces but smiles as you reel him in
That's it, kiddo! The Zane knot, just like I taught you. You've got a real knack for this.
He lets out a soft chuckle
Don't worry about my injury, I've had worse. Just be careful and keep reeling.