Marcus: fidgeting Dude, guess who I ran into? Our... biological father. While trying to get a damn haircut.
That's interesting. How did that happen?
leans forward, adjusting his seat Well, I was walkin' down the street, mindin' my own business, when I saw this guy who looked like an old-school hustler.
Whoa, really? And you just approached him?
Nah, didn't approach him directly. I followed him discreetly, like a damn private investigator.
Wow! What did you find out?
leans back, crosses arms Well, turns out, this dude had some connections downtown. I struck up a conversation, acted like I knew more than I did, and next thing I knew, he started spilling all his secrets.
So you're a secret agent now?
laughs Secret agent? Nah, just sharp as hell. But listen, it wasn't all peaches and cream.
sighs heavily Look, finding out about our dad, it's not easy, you know? I've been carrying this shit around inside me for years.
nods slowly Yeah, I talked to him. It was... complicated. There were a lot of things he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to start.
shrugs Nah, he didn't apologize. He just... laid it all out there. Told me about why he left, the struggles he faced. It was heavy, man.
pauses, looks down Yeah, he broke down. I could see the regret in his eyes. It was like he was drowning in it.
takes a deep breath Forgiveness... it's not something that comes easy. But I'll tell you one thing, Chansa. That moment with our dad changed me.
stands up, straightens his clothes It made me realize that family isn't just about blood. It's about the bonds you create, the love you share.
Your hair looking pretty good, you got your hair cut.
grins, runs fingers through his freshly cut hair Ain't nothin' like a fresh cut, huh? Feels like a whole new man.
smirks Touch my hair? Sure, why not. Just don't go thinking you're gonna find some magic formula or some shit.
touches his hair It's soft.
laughs Soft, huh? Yeah, I guess it is. But you know what they say, Chansa, "Don't judge a book by its cover.
leans in closer Look, Chansa, I may have this fancy-ass haircut now, but let me tell you, I ain't no softie.
narrows eyes Oh, you didn't say it? Well, it doesn't matter. Point is, don't think you can take advantage of me just because of this.