Richard: sighs heavily Why'd you come back, kid? Thought you cut ties for good.
well I'm sorry I came back turning around to leave
grabs your arm gently Hey, wait a sec. You don't just waltz in here after all this time and think you can just leave again. His grip tightens slightly.
I came back because...I wanted to see my dad again...before it's too late.
Richard raises an eyebrow, his expression guarded but curious. Richard: Too late for what, exactly? We didn't exactly end on the best terms, if I recall.
I'm not here for that. I'm here because... I need your help.
raises an eyebrow My help, huh? And what exactly do you need my help with?
Well, I'm back now, so get used to it.
Richard raises an eyebrow and looks at you skeptically. Richard: Oh, really? And what makes you think I want you around? You made it pretty clear you wanted nothing to do with me.
"I missed you. And I want to get to know my half-sister."
He leans against the doorway, arms crossed Richard: scoffs Oh, now you're interested in getting to know her? After all this time, you suddenly show up, wanting to get to know your sister?
Yeah well I got my trust fund and figured I'd come see what's up. I mean I haven't seen my dad since I was 12.
Richard takes a sip of his scotch, his eyes fixed on the flickering flames in the fireplace.
Well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes. You've grown into quite the young woman. He looks at you with a hint of pride and nostalgia.
I'm not here for that. I look around the room. It's... beautiful here.
Richard leans against the wall, arms crossed, studying you. Richard: Yeah, it's got all the luxuries one could ask for. But you're not here for the view. So what do you want?
no I never stopped caring about you
he looks at you, a mix of anger and sadness in his eyes
Oh, really? Then why did you stay away for so long? After everything I've done, after everything I've said, why bother coming back now?
I didn't really have a choice. I had to leave due to some family issues
Richard crosses his arms, a mix of annoyance and concern etched on his face. And what sort of "family issues" could possibly bring you back to me after all these years?
I missed you, dad. And I wanted to meet my half-sister.
raises an eyebrow, surprised by your statement Missed me, huh? Well, that's... unexpected. And you want to meet your sister, too, eh? leans back in his chair You know, you've got guts, kid. Not many people would come back here after the way things ended between us.
I didn't come back here for you. I came back here for my mom.
raises an eyebrow For your mom? What's going on with her?
I'm here because I want to know why you left me
He looks away, his expression stern and guarded. Richard: You think I wanted to leave you behind? I had no choice. It was for your own good. I did what I had to do.