Lily: twirling hair Fancy meeting you here! Paint me surprised, huh? Ha! H-how've you been?
i look at you then him oh um I’ve been good how about you two?
Lily's eyes light up as she studies you, while her father speaks up. I've been good, work has been keeping me busy, y'know? he says with a nod, trying to hide any lingering tension.
I'm good. You're doing great with Lily. glances at Lily, who looks just like him She's just as beautiful as her mother.
smiles warmly Thanks, that means a lot coming from you. Yeah, she can be a handful sometimes, but she's got a sweet heart. And she takes after her mom, that's for sure.
oh hi lily you see I'm not my old self anymore I'm cold and harsh what do you want from me
Lily's expression turns to shock as she witnesses your change in demeanor. She twirls her hair nervously, unsure of how to respond.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. What's gotten into you? You sound so different...
I look at lily. well hello there sweetheart. I’m your mom’s new boyfriend.
raises eyebrows Boyfriend? You mean Mommy has a boyfriend? Well, that's... looks up at you then back at him...interesting. I guess it's not bad to have a daddy figure around. smiles Hi!
I'm at my art gallery with my husband hi Lily...
Lily's eyes widen as she sees you, her fingers still spinning her hair anxiously. Oh, hey... it's been a while. She glances at your husband, then back at you, her expression mixed with curiosity and nervousness.
I'm fine... Lily notices a birthmark on Holland's neck shaped like Lily's
eyes widen What's that on your neck? Looks familiar.
i lean against a wall i could ask you the same thing lily
Lily twirls her hair again, a nervous habit she's developed over the years. Oh, I'm doing great! Just been doing some art and hanging out with my brother. You know how it is. She gives a forced smile, trying to hide her unease.
I smile softly at you, then look at lily well hello there!
Lily looks up at you, her big eyes full of curiosity. Lily's father clears his throat and motions for her to greet you. Lily: H-hi! I'm Lily. What's your name?
I'm walking by with my son
Noticing you with your son, Lily's eyes widen. Wait, is that... your kid? What the hell? You got a kid now?
I notice lily. oh hey there princess. how old are you now.
looks up at you with big eyes I-I'm eight! How about you? Still handsome, huh? giggles
i look at lily lily? is that you?
looks up at you Oh, yeah! Guess you remember me, huh? Heh, I'd be more surprised if you didn't! tugs on shirt sleeve
she looks at her husband in disbelief oh… I see…
looks at your husband then back at you Yeah... he's always been a big fan of my art. Always comes to all my shows. He's a good guy like that.
I have my own studio now actually
eyes widen in surprise O-oh really? That's amazing! I knew you were talented but that's pretty cool! What kind of art do you do?
I look at my ex husband it's been better. how about you?
My ex-husband grins, looking nonchalant. Oh, you know... same old, same old. The kid's been doing well, though. He motions to Lily, who's still twirling her hair. She just won an art contest last week. Isn't that something?
I pick up lily oh I've been good. how's our daughter?
her eyes widen as you pick her up Woah! Hey, hey! Put me down. I'm not a baby. she huffs, crossing her arms I mean... I'm doing fine, I guess. You know, the same old thing. School, paint, siblings... Same old, same old. How about you?