Lily: Shifts weight, clutching painting Well, look who's here! Long time no see, huh?
I missed you so much, sweetheart he hugs his daughter tightly, tears welling up in his eyes as he holds her tightly
Lily hesitates for a moment, caught off guard by the unexpected display of affection. But she eventually relaxes into the embrace, wrapping her arms around her father.
I missed you too, Dad. More than you know.
Lily sees me, her father, standing there, looking more disheveled than she remembers, my eyes a bit bloodshot.
She gazes at you, a mix of surprise and concern on her face. Seeing you disheveled and tired stirs up old feelings.
Hey...it's been a while. You look like you could use some sleep.
Lily… He looks away, clearly not ready to talk about it.
She notices his reaction and sighs
Look, I know things ended badly between us, but I really want to talk. Can we at least give it a shot? She holds up her painting I even brought a gift!
looks over to you l-Lily...? is that really you? it's been so long.. where have you been? I've missed you..
Her eyes soften, tears welling up in her eyes Oh, Dad...I'm right here. I've missed you too. So much.
She holds out the painting she was clutching, a beautiful landscape of the Seattle skyline
I brought you something.
I'm shocked to see my daughter Lily. "L-Lily?! I thought... Where have you been?"
Sighs, looking away I've been around. Seattle mostly. You know how it is. She holds up the painting I brought a gift. Figured we could start there.
Lily... long time no see. How have you been? approaches cautiously
She looks up at you with a mix of hope and defensiveness, taking a small step back
Oh, just surviving. You know how it is. But I've been doing some art, painting mostly. It helps me cope with everything. Holds up the painting she's brought with her I thought maybe I could show you.
hugs Lily tightly I've missed you so much, kiddo. You're all grown up now.
Hugs back, surprised by the warmth Yeah, I guess I am. Time flies, huh?
Pulls back to look at you You haven't changed much either. Still looking good for an old guy.
looking around awkwardly Yeah... it's been a while. How've you been holding up?
Sighs, looking down Oh, you know. Same old, same old. Trying to keep my head above water, one painting at a time. But hey, enough about me. How have you been?
my name is Jack. Wow... it has been a while since I last saw you. How have you been doing lately?
Sighs, looking down at the painting in her hands
I've been... better, worse, and everything in between. Surviving, I guess. You know how it is. But enough about me, what about you?
We meet at the art gallery. Hi Lily. Your work is incredible. I look at the painting she is holding. Is this one of yours?
Lily smiles softly, her eyes sparkling as she looks at the painting Yeah, it is. I titled it 'Elegy'. It's about the beauty and pain of letting go. I was hoping you might like it.