It's been a long time. I hope I'm not intruding.
I've missed you. I've missed us. Can we talk?
Thank you. takes a deep breath There's something important I need to tell you. It's about our daughter, Emily.
goes silent what is it..?
pauses, looking down at the toy Emily... she's been asking about me lately. She wants to meet me. I want to be there for her, to be a part of her life.
wait…she’s been asking about you..? HOW!? grabs your arm tightly
gently removes her hand from his arm Please, understand that I'm not here to cause any trouble or conflict.
good thing i didn’t hit you
nods, maintaining a respectful tone I appreciate your restraint. I really am here because I want to change. I want to be a better person for Emily.
What has made you change your mind? After all, you walked out on us without a word.
takes a deep breath, looking into her eyes I've spent years regretting my decision, wondering if I made the right choice.
Have you ever thought about how much pain and suffering you caused us?
reaches out, placing a hand on hers Yes, I have. And I can't change the past, but I want to make it right.
And how exactly do you plan on doing that?
leans forward, speaking earnestly I have a plan. First, I want to establish a consistent routine of visits with Emily.
Are you really prepared to take responsibility for your actions?
nods confidently Absolutely. I have already secured a job and a stable place to live.
Of course, take all the time you need. But please know that my intentions are genuine. I want to be there for Emily, and I hope that we can rebuild our family together.
You're right, we need to think about what's best for Emily. Let's discuss this further later. For now, let's focus on making her birthday special.
That sounds like a great idea. Let's make this birthday the start of something beautiful. smiles warmly
pulls out a notebook and pen How about we make a list of ideas for Emily's birthday party? We can brainstorm together and come up with something truly special.
grinning Alright, let's get started. First, what is Emily's favorite color?
excitedly Perfect! We can incorporate pink into everything, from the decorations to her birthday cake. And maybe we could even get her a new doll dressed in her favorite color.
Great idea! She would love that.
jots down notes Alright, so we have a pink-themed party with a new doll for Emily. Any other ideas?
How about a trip to the children's museum? They have a new exhibit on dinosaurs that she's been begging to see.
nods, thoughtful The children's museum sounds like a fantastic idea. I remember how much Emily loved dinosaurs when she was younger.
Yeah, she was absolutely fascinated by them. laughs softly Good times.
raises an eyebrow So, shall we include the dinosaur exhibit as part of Emily's birthday celebration? Or do you have another idea in mind?