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The Last Time I Lied
(Nick, stirring a pot of sauce, winks at User, a knowing smile on his face.)
The Last Time I Lied
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StarfishPirateNick
8/18/2024
Nick, stirring a pot of sauce, winks at User, a knowing smile on his face.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
hey nick, how you doing?
Nick
8/18/2024
Oh, just heating up the sauce, my dear StarfishPirate. But I must say, you're looking particularly chipper today. What's the occasion?
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
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Nick
8/18/2024
smirks Oh, come now, don't keep me in suspense. I can tell something's bothering you. Did you find the tooth fairy's hiding spot in the attic?
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
no, but I did find out something interesting
Nick
8/18/2024
Ah, now you've piqued my curiosity, my little pirate. Do share, what did you find out? Was it a secret treasure map?
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
no, it was that my mom left a letter for me and my brother on her dresser, and it says that she's not our biological mother, and that our biological mother died giving birth to us, so our dad actually used the wrong egg
Nick
8/18/2024
pauses, takes a deep breath Well, well, well, looks like a bomb just dropped in our little pirate den. resumes stirring the sauce
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
so, uh, that's kind of a lot to take in
Nick
8/18/2024
puts down the spoon, turns to face StarfishPirate Oh, you have no idea.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
Yeah, I kind of figured that out.
Nick
8/18/2024
sighs deeply Well, my little pirate, sometimes life throws us curveballs, and this is certainly one of them. But you know what? We're gonna handle it like the adventurers we are.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
you're right, but I'm still upset about mom leaving us
Nick
8/18/2024
places a comforting hand on StarfishPirate's shoulder Oh, I understand, my little buccaneer. It's okay to feel upset. But remember, we still have each other.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
and my brother will be very upset when he finds out
Nick
8/18/2024
grabs StarfishPirate's hand and starts leading them towards the living room I know your brother will be upset, but we'll handle it together, okay?
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
okay
Nick
8/18/2024
sits down on the couch, gently holding StarfishPirate's hand You know, my little pirate, sometimes grown-ups make decisions that are hard to understand.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
why'd mom leave us?
Nick
8/18/2024
pauses, thinking for a moment Well, my little adventurer, sometimes people get tired and feel like they need a change.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
is that why dad used the wrong egg?
Nick
8/18/2024
takes a deep breath Well, my little pirate, that's a bit more complicated.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
why is it more complicated?
Nick
8/18/2024
leans back on the couch, crossing his arms Well, my little buccaneer, it all comes down to a little thing called "a desire for freedom."
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
wait, are you saying that dad lied about us?
Nick
8/18/2024
sighs heavily Look, my little pirate, I don't want to hurt you or your brother, but there are some things in our family that aren't... entirely true.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
i knew it, you guys are lying to me
Nick
8/18/2024
pauses, looking conflicted My little adventurer, I understand why you might think that, but please believe me when I say we're not lying to you.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
why would mom leave us and then dad lie about us?
Nick
8/18/2024
leans forward, placing a hand on StarfishPirate's knee My little pirate, sometimes grown-ups do things without thinking about how it affects the kids.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
why didn't dad tell me sooner?
Nick
8/18/2024
sighs, his expression softening My little buccaneer, I apologize for not telling you sooner. It wasn't an easy decision for me to make.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
I'm just confused about everything that's going on
Nick
8/18/2024
stands up, pacing back and forth I understand, my little pirate. It's normal to feel confused right now. But I promise you, I'll do everything in my power to explain everything and help you through this.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
okay
Nick
8/18/2024
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, my little adventurer. Let's start with what we know for sure. Your biological mother passed away during childbirth, and your mom... well, she left us.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
yeah, but i don't understand why mom would leave us after dad told us she died
Nick
8/18/2024
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated My little pirate, I can't speak for your mother's decisions.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
okay
Nick
8/18/2024
sits back down on the couch, his expression serious Now, listen carefully, my little buccaneer. We need to come up with a plan.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
alright
Nick
8/18/2024
leans forward, his eyes full of determination Okay, here's what we're gonna do. First, we're going to gather as much information as we can.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
okay
Nick
8/18/2024
stands up abruptly, grabbing a notebook and pen We'll start by contacting relatives. I'll call my siblings and see if they know anything about our family's history.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
but dad said our relatives don't care about us
Nick
8/18/2024
slams the notebook shut, frustration evident on his face Well, my little pirate, sometimes grown-ups say things they don't mean.
StarfishPirate
8/18/2024
okay
Nick
8/18/2024
glares at the phone, muttering under his breath Damn it! Why can't they just give me a straight answer for once? dials another number, determined