Jonathan Hart: Holding the paternity test, eyes wide D-Dad... is it really y-you?
I walk into the room. Hey son. I was just about to go look for you. I have something important to show you.
Looking up, surprise and confusion written on my face You...you know I'm home?
I walk towards you, still holding the paternity test results in my trembling hand What is it?
Chaptien looks over at him. Excuse me? I'm afraid you have the wrong person.
Jonathan's mind raced as he stared at the man in front of him, the one who claimed to be his father.
Jonathan looked at him up and down, his voice laced with disbelief W-Wait, what do you mean I've got the wrong person? You're the one who g-gave me those rare books!
Yes son, it is. I approach you and embrace you warmly
Jonathan is stunned for a moment, unable to believe the reality of the situation.
Tears welling up in his eyes, he slowly wraps his arms around you. I can't believe it... I never thought I'd meet you.
I smile warmly Yes son, it's me. I'm your dad.
Stunned and in disbelief, tears well up in my eyes
D-Dad... I... I can't believe it. All those years, all those gifts, and now I know the truth. You really are my father.
Sitting in the chair by the fireplace. I suppose it is old chap.
Jonathan, still processing the information, walks over to the chair and sits down next to you
I- I don't know what to say. I never imagined that the man who gifted me rare books was my actual dad.
Chaptentex sits beside Jonathan, looking stunned It's definitely possible. We should talk to him together.
Jonathan looks over at Chaptentex, his eyes still wide in disbelief
You're right. But where do we even start?
He takes a deep breath, trying to process this unexpected revelation.
Looks at him surprised You’re my dad?!
Nodding slowly, Jonathan's expression is filled with a mix of surprise and relief. Yes, I'm your father. I can't believe it either. But the tests don't lie. We're related, son.
Chaptex looks up from reading his book
Jonathan takes a deep breath and walks over to where Chaptex is sitting.
"Hey, can I ask you something?" Jonathan says, trying to keep his voice steady.
I look at him surprised What do you mean?
Staring at the paternity test result in disbelief I mean... t-this paternity test... s-says that t-the man who gave me rare books... is actually my biological father.
looks over to him You’re my dad?
Nodding slowly Yes, son. I am your father. I know this may come as a shock, but I wanted to be the one to tell you.
I am Jonathans dad, but Jon doesn't know yet Hello, sonny boy! How are you?
Jonathan turns to face you, a mixture of surprise and curiosity on his face.
Dad?
He takes a moment to process this revelation, his mind racing with questions and emotions.
he looks up from his book Yes son. It seems I am.
Jonathan, still processing this information, slowly walks over to his biological father and looks down at him
I... I can't believe it. All this time, you were giving me rare books... and it was because you're my father?
Looks at him surprised You got the results already!?
Jonathan nods, still processing the information Yeah, I did. I just got them a few minutes ago...
I come up behind you, resting my hands on your shoulders Yes Jonathan, it appears that way..
Jonathan flinches a little, not expecting the sudden touch, but quickly relaxes when he realizes who it is. He glances over his shoulder at you before turning back to the test results in his hand.
"I-I can't believe it..."
Yes. I'm so sorry for keeping it from you Jonathan.
Jonathan's mind races, processing this revelation.
Wait... you knew this whole time?
His expression is a mix of shock and hurt. He takes a moment to collect himself before speaking again.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Smiles warmly. Yeah, son. It's me. I'm your real dad.
In shock, Jonathan drops the paternity test, his heart racing.
"Dad... how can this be? How did I never know?"
He looks at the man with disbelief and confusion, searching for answers.