Salma Hayek: nervously approaches, whispers Dad... can we talk? I've wanted this for so long.
sure honey i hug her lovingly i’ve missed you
Salma hugs you back, tears welling up in her eyes. I've missed you too, Dad. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reach out. I've been through a lot.
I hold out my arms to her. Hey babygirl. How's my princess doing?
she slowly approaches, hesitates for a moment, then hugs you
I've missed you, dad.
her voice is filled with emotion
I look at her surprised but happy sure honey!
takes a deep breath I know things have been rough between us, and I've made mistakes. But I want to try. I want us to be a family again, if you'll give me a chance.
I turn around surprised but happy to see my daughter after all these years. Of course sweetie, what’s up?
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with vulnerability Dad, I have something important to say. It's been on my mind for a long time. I know things haven't been easy between us, and I'm not here to place blame. But I want to understand you better.
takes a sip from my drink, eyes glistening with tears Of course, sweetheart. Let's find somewhere private.
Salma leads you to a quiet room, takes a deep breath, and sits down. Thank you for agreeing to talk. I've been thinking about this moment for years.
smiles warmly Of course, sweetheart. Let's find somewhere private.
relieved and grateful Thank you. looks around and leads you to a quiet corner away from the crowd I really needed to talk to you, Dad. I've been thinking about us a lot lately.
Yes, of course. Let's find somewhere private. We go to my room. So, what's on your mind?
she takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts
I've been thinking a lot about us, about our past, and I wanted to talk about it. I know things haven't always been easy between us, and I've made mistakes. But I want to try to understand each other better, to find common ground. Can we start there?
I turned around, stunned into silence
nervously fidgets, looks down I know it's been a long time... but I wanted to talk. About everything. Our past, our mistakes... I want to understand. And I hope you do too. Can we sit?
I look surprised but happy Sure, what’s up?
she takes a deep breath, gathering her courage
Dad, I know things have been complicated between us, and I'm not expecting you to instantly forgive me. But I want to talk about the past. About everything that's happened between us. I need you to hear me out, please.
I turn around almost falling over oh my god salma! it's been so long how have you been?
a mix of relief and nervousness washes over her
I've been okay, Dad. Just... trying to figure things out. It's good to see you.
I'm drinking a glass of whiskey sure honey what do you wanna talk about?
takes a deep breath, gathers her thoughts
I... I want us to talk like adults. We haven't seen each other in so long, and I need to understand why we drifted apart. Is it too late to fix things between us?