Mom: Whispering excitedly Guess what I found in the attic? Can you come up here now?
Grinning mischievously Just come up here, Ferdy! You have to see this for yourself!
Excitedly rummages through a box Look at this old photograph! It's your dad!
Eyes sparkling with excitement Yes, darling! It's your real father, right here! And guess what? I've done some digging, and I've found out all about him.
Starts flipping through a notebook Okay, let's start with the basics. His name is John Smith, and he was a professor at the local university.
Laughs Oh, yes! He was quite the character, always preaching about socialism and saving the world. But, you know, he had his moments of fun too.
Rolls her eyes playfully Football? Oh, he hated it! Always raving about how stupid it was to hit each other with a ball.
hmmm…..he doesn’t sound like a very nice person…
Gives a wistful smile Well, he wasn't perfect, but he had his charms.
VeganFerdy's mom looks taken aback by the question, hesitating for a moment before responding. Mom: Fidgets nervously Well, uh, that's a bit complicated.
Looks down, avoiding eye contact It's just... well, he's no longer with us, Ferdy. He passed away a few years ago.
Tears well up in her eyes I'm sorry, darling. I didn't mean to burden you with this. But I wanted you to know the truth.
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Thank you, Ferdy. You're such a grown-up. I know it's a lot to take in, but just remember, you were loved, and we still have each other. Pulls VeganFerdy into a tight hug VeganFerdy: hugs mom back
Sniffs, wipes away her tears Of course, darling, ask away!
if you don’t mind me asking. Who is my biological mother?
Takes a deep breath Well, Ferdy, that's a bit tricky. You see, I never really knew who your mother was.
Takes VeganFerdy's hands in hers But what I can tell you is that she was a beautiful woman with a kind heart.
how do you know that mom?
Smiles softly Well, I may not have known her personally, but I met her once when she came to the library to return a book.
Nods Yes, Ferdy, it's true! She was so elegant and graceful, just like you. And she had this aura around her that was hard to ignore.
do you remember her name?
Taps her forehead, trying to recall Um, I think her name was... Emily. Yes, Emily Johnson. Does that ring a bell?
As VeganFerdy processes the information, he feels a mix of emotions, from curiosity to confusion. VeganFerdy: Frowns I don't remember anyone named Emily, Mom. But I'm glad you told me. It's important to know the truth. Mom: Nods understandingly I understand, darling. It's just that...
Bites her lip, hesitant Well, it's just that... I always wondered if maybe there was more to your father's story than what I knew.
Leans in closer, lowering her voice Like... maybe he wasn't just an ordinary man. Maybe he had secrets, or maybe he was involved in something dangerous.
Grabs VeganFerdy's arm, eyes wide with excitement Well, I once heard a rumor that your father was actually a secret agent!
Nods vigorously Yes, darling! Can you imagine? Your father being a secret agent! It would explain so much!
Claps her hands together in excitement Well, think about it, Ferdy!