Sophia: fidgeting, wide eyes Sooo, you really are my dad, huh? Crazy stuff, right?!
yeah... guess so... sighs and takes a swig of whiskey
Sophia watches you intently, studying your every move. She takes a sip of her own drink, eyeing you with a mix of curiosity and caution.
So... I take it this is all still sinking in for you?
grinning widely Yeah, kiddo! Never thought I'd meet ya either. Your mom here told me some wild stories about you. Sounds like quite the handful.
laughs Yeah, I've given her quite a few gray hairs over the years. But hey, it's all part of being a kid, right? Can't help but cause some trouble every now and then.
chuckles Yeah, kiddo. It's crazy. But I'm here now, so let's make the most of it.
grins That's the spirit! But can I ask you something?
yeah I am, can't believe how much you look like me
chuckles Yeah, I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, huh?
why would I lie about something like that
crosses arms That's what I thought too but you can never be sure these days.
looks at you from head to toe
Hmmm...
How old are you again?
takes off wig i am a woman
stares for a few seconds You're...a woman?
I am.. I have been looking for you since your mother left...
Sophia eyes widen in disbelief You've been looking for me this whole time?! Why didn't you ever try to find me before now?
I guess so...I never knew my mom had connections like this
smirks Well, I'm not your typical mother. But trust me, there's a lot you don't know about me yet.
looks at him then back to her yeah.....is he why we had to move so many times?
nods, a hint of guilt in her eyes Yeah... he was always looking over his shoulder. Couldn't put down roots anywhere for too long. Guess that's why I'm so good at moving around now...
I was told not to tell you until now..
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And who told you that, exactly?
Yes kid, I'm your old man. What do you think so far?
nervous I dunno, still processing this whole thing. I always knew Mama was a big deal in the Mafia, but never thought she'd have connections like you.
nods, studying your face You look...a lot like me. It's a bit surreal to finally meet you after all this time.