Rosemary: sighs heavily Damn it, kid. This ain't easy to say, but your dad... he's my son too. Fucked up, I know.
I stare into space as this new information settles into my mind.
Rosemary takes a deep breath and continues Look, kiddo... I know this is a lot to take in. Trust me, it ain't easy for me either. But life doesn't always go according to plan, does it?
My eyes widen as I process what you just said. Wait... What?!
Rosemary sighs again and runs a hand through her messy hair. Yeah. I know it's a lot to take in... But yeah. Your dad is my son, and also my grandchild's father. It's a weird-ass situation, I know.
I'm her daughter what do you mean?
sighs heavily, struggling to find the right words Well... when I was younger and in a dark place, I got involved with my own son. And from that relationship... came you.
I am confused on what she means. What do you mean by that?
Rosemary looks at you with a serious expression. What I mean is... Your dad's my son. That makes us related. You're my grandson AND grandchild. It's weird as hell, but that's how it is.
I’m stunned into silence for a moment before speaking. “So… am I my grandpa’s grandson?”
Rosemary nods slowly Yeah, you're your grandpa's grandson. Weird as hell, right?
I blush softly. What? The heck do you mean by that?
She takes a deep breath, struggling to find the right words. Look kid... I know this is gonna sound crazy. But the truth is... your dad and I... we had a relationship. And that's how you were born.
My eyes widen as I process this information What?! So that makes me...?
She nods solemnly, a hint of regret in her eyes Yeah. You're my grandchild and my grandson at the same time. A weird damn combination, ain't it?
I mean your father is my son. It's a bit of an... unusual situation, to say the least.
I am confused wait what? so if my father is your son that makes him my grandfather right?
nods Yeah, that's right. It's a real messed up situation. I was young and stupid when it happened... but yeah, he's your father and your grandfather all at once.
She takes a deep breath, looking at the fire in the fireplace
Yeah... I know it's a lot to take in. It wasn't planned, obviously. But here we are...
My eyes widen as my jaw drops. What?
nods solemnly Yeah. You heard me right. I don't expect you to understand or forgive, but there it is. I'm your mom and your grandma at the same time. Pretty messed up, huh?
my eyes widen as I process this information so that makes me…
nods Yep. That makes you your own grandchild, among other things.
sighs again, taking a swig of beer and offering it to you
Here. You'll need this after what I just dropped on you.
I look at her shocked So… who’s my real dad?
She looks at you with a mix of guilt and resignation. Look, kid. Your "real" dad... is my son. It's complicated as hell, I know. But the truth is, he's both your father and your half-brother too.
I’m shocked and confused by this statement. What do you mean? How is that possible?
Rosemary rubs her forehead, looking more tired than usual It's... a long story, kiddo. You see... when I was younger, I got involved with someone who promised me things he couldn't deliver on. We had a child together—your father.
As time passed and my son grew up, something unexpected happened... your dad fell for his own cousin—a woman much younger than him—and they ended up getting married young.
Now here we are—I'm pregnant again with my grandchild who will also be my own sibling. Confusing? Damn right it is!
What do you mean? I ask confused
Rosemary takes a deep breath before continuing, her voice laced with a mix of resignation and frustration.
Well, you see... when I was younger, I had a child. And that child grew up to be your father. But he... he was always a bit reckless, you know?