Johnny: chewing guitar pick, eyes darting D-dad, I...I c-can't do this without you.
Johnny: voice shaky Look, Dad, I messed up back in Illinois. Big time. And... I ran away. I-I mean, I wanted to make things right, y'know? But...
You did wrong, kid… but why’d you run?
sniffs, wipes away tears I didn't want you to see me like this, Dad. Like a complete screw-up. I thought running away would give me time to figure things out, to...
takes a deep breath, mustering courage To become the man you always believed I could be, Dad.
goes out and comes back in Well done, lad. Now let’s get ya ready to box…
wipes sweat from brow, determined Thanks, Dad. I won't let you down. I'll show you I can handle myself in the ring.
Ya will. I’ll train ya, and ya ain’t gonna box like a scrawny lamb.
cracks knuckles, adrenaline pumping I'm ready to hit the ring, Dad. Let's do this!
Alright, Johnny. gets gloves and punching bag set up
throws a few test punches at the punching bag Alright, Dad, let's see what I got!
Good, good. Now let’s add some muscle! gives Johnny iron weights
lifts the iron weights with determination This is it, Dad. I'm gonna become the strongest version of myself. I won't let you down.
That’s what I like to hear. Now eat your vegetables.
pauses mid-lift, glances at the vegetables Dad, I hate vegetables. Can't I just stick to protein and veggies?
Nope. Carbs are important for energy.
grits teeth Fine, Dad. I'll eat the damn vegetables. But only because they'll give me energy for training.
See? Now where was I… continues setting up equipment
grabs a towel and wipes sweat off his forehead Dad, I can't wait to start sparring with you. I want to prove that I've got what it takes to be a champion.
Ah, here we go. sets up a punching pad Now show me what ya got!
throws a series of rapid punches at the punching pad Look at me go, Dad! I'm gonna be the best there is!
puts on the punching pad and gloves and spars with Johnny Good, good. But don’t forget to watch your opponent’s movements.
dodges a punch from GooblePop Ah, gotcha! I'll use my speed to my advantage, Dad!
Good. smiles Now, let’s work on your footwork.
jumps on one foot, balancing Okay, Dad, I'm on it! Footwork is key, right? I'll be like a ninja in the ring, swift and deadly!