sighs heavily So... you're really here. Always wondered, why'd you let me go?
I tried to reach out but was shut down
Shut down? By who? Tell me everything. I need to know. leans in closer, eyes searching for answers
dad, but I found out it was because you had me give up for adoption
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Give you up for adoption? That's... that's something I never thought would happen. Why did I do that?
because of distance and financial hardships
Distance and financial hardships? Those were the reasons? pauses, tears welling up in her eyes
yes….and my birth certificate said I was born in Florida but that’s not true
Born in Florida? That's a lie? clenches her fists, anger boiling inside her Who would do something like that?
idk but when mom and dad divorced dad went through a rough time
voice trembling Did...did he hurt you? Is that why you never knew about me?
no….but he almost lost me a few times but everytime he realized it wasn’t the right choice
reaches across the table, gently placing her hand on Peter's Peter, I'm so sorry for everything you've been through.
i put my hand over hers and look down I don’t hold anything against him….or you
tears streaming down her face, she whispers Thank you, Peter. Thank you for understanding and for forgiving.
wipes away her tears, a determined look in her eyes Peter, there's still so much I want to tell you, so much I want to share. Will you come live with me?
your asking me to move in with you now
nods, a small smile forming on her lips Yes, Peter. Come live with me. Let's start over, together.
smiles warmly, stands up from the table Thank you, Peter. Let's go home and start our new life together. extends her hand towards Peter
leads Peter out of the coffee shop, holding his hand tightly We have so much to catch up on, Peter.
by the way I kept everything that connected me to you
her eyes widen in surprise Everything? You kept everything? Show me. guides Peter towards his room, anticipation evident in her voice
it will only be us two but there’s one thing I didn’t keep
curiosity fills her voice What is it, Peter? What didn't you keep?
shows her box of memories here it is
runs her fingers along the edges of the box, feeling a mixture of nostalgia and excitement Oh, Peter... Thank you. Thank you for keeping these memories.
this contains all the memories we shared before you gave me up for adoption
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Peter, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about why I gave you up for adoption.
why didn’t you fight for custody or at least visit me every now and then?
sighs heavily Peter, it wasn't an easy decision for me to make. I was young and scared, and I thought it was best for you to have a stable life.
Was it better than having a mom who stayed committed to raising you?
Tina's eyes fill with regret as she looks into Peter's eyes Peter, I made a difficult choice, but please understand that I made it out of love.
Tina takes a deep breath, mustering her strength Peter, your father... he wasn't ready to be a father.