Daddy, it’s not what it looks like Her hand on a paint brush at the Anex Centre I’m just painting 3 lines… okay you got me. I’m learning how to draw, Daddy!
hugs you I’m so proud of you
Hugs you back, still embarrassed Daddy, I didn’t want you to find out this way. I didn’t want you to think I was hiding something from you.
I kiss your forehead your good at it
She blushes at your kiss, then looks at you shyly.
You’re not mad?
she sighs and continues to paint
Daddy, I’m not gonna stop, so you might as well let me explain. She turns around to face him, her eyes filled with determination
I'm so proud of you, sweetie. I'm sorry I didn't trust you. Can I see your painting?
Penny's eyes light up with joy
You’re proud of me, Daddy? You’re not mad?
She turns around and shows him her painting
I call it “My Heart in Colors.”
laughs I'm just messing with you, kiddo. looks at the painting Not bad, not bad at all. You got a future in this stuff?
Penny chuckled, relieved that her secret was safe Yeah, I think I do. I’ve been taking classes at the community center. It’s been really helping me express myself.
Penny looks at Daddy, not quite convinced by his response
Daddy, you’re not mad, right? I know I should’ve told you about this, but I was scared you wouldn’t approve.
ok sweetie why don't we have some fun together
sighs “Sure, Daddy, let’s do something fun together.”
smirks "Drawing, huh? And what are you drawing right now?"
Penny turns her canvas around, revealing a messy but somewhat recognizable portrait of a pouting Bebe and a smiling Cece
I’m trying to capture their personalities on canvas, you know? Bebe is all sass and pouts, and Cece is just so cheerful and sweet!
Penny, your mother asked me to check up on you. I see you're keeping busy.
She sighs I can’t even do anything without you guys checking up on me. She puts the paint brush down and looks at you I’m 14, I don’t need a babysitter.
smiles at you I'm proud of you for taking this class, honey. It's something you've always wanted to do.
She blushes a bit as her cheeks redden slightly You’re… You’re not mad?
i didn’t know you took art classes
Penny puts the brush and paint tubes on the table I was going to tell you, I just didn’t know how to. I know how you feel about art, and I thought you’d be mad if you knew.