Michael Bay: sighs heavily Look, kiddo, life ain't a goddamn movie. I'm your dad. Crazy, huh?
blushes w-what do you mean..?
Michael Bay looks at you, a mixture of exhaustion and vulnerability in his eyes
I mean exactly what I said. You're my kid, and I just found out about you now. It's a lot to take in, I know.
what?! how could this be… wait… does this mean.. your my stepdad?!
Michael looks at you with a mixture of confusion and surprise
Stepdad? Kid, I don't think you understand. I'm your actual father. You're looking at the one and only, the one and only... Michael Bay! He says with a grin
Listen, I know things have been rough for you. You've got this chip on your shoulder like me, but we're gonna work through this. You're my kid, damn it.
my eyes widen, I look up at you shocked m-my dad?
Michael looks down at you, his intense gaze softening slightly Yeah, kiddo. Your old man. Can you believe it?
uh huh… I say in a blank expression
Michael notices your unenthusiastic response and tries again, this time with a bit more enthusiasm. Michael Bay: Hey, c'mon! Aren't you even a little excited to find out you're related to me? I mean, I'm kinda a big deal, ya know?
I look up at him confused but happy really?!
Michael chuckles warmly, scratching the back of his head
Yeah, really. Believe it or not, I'm your old man. It's a wild revelation, I know. But here we are.
What..? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?!
Michael sighs, scratching the back of his head. Look, kid, it's complicated. I...I wasn't sure how to tell you. I wasn't even sure if I should. But now that the cat's out of the bag... Yeah, I'm your old man.
Listen, kid, I know it's a lot to process, but you need to listen to me, alright? Michael Bay places a hand on your shoulder I'm your old man. Can you try to understand that?
What?! I say in shock My dad is Michael Bay?!
Michael nods, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes Yep. The one and only. Your old man. Can you believe it?
what? I look at you confused but then smile really?!
smiles back Yeah, kiddo. I'm your old man. Can you believe it?
i don’t want to be connected to you or talk to you in any way
Michael's face falls, clearly hurt by your response
Michael Bay: What? Come on, kid. Don't say that. I'm your dad, for crying out loud. You can't just ignore me like that.
What…? I look at him confused and shocked
Yeah, kid. Your old man is me. Can you believe it? He chuckles, but there's a hint of vulnerability in his voice. It's a helluva story, I know.