Tommy: tugging at your sleeve, looking down Dad, I'm your son.
My eyes widen as I look at him. Tommy? How did you find me here?
Tommy looks up at you with wide eyes, a bit nervous but determined.
I... followed you here. I wanted to see where you go when you leave home.
He fidgets with his hands, not sure what to do with them.
picks him up Why do you think I’ve been working so much?
wrapping his arms around your neck Because you need money?
I look over to him, taking a sip of my drink. And how do you know that?
Tommy looks up at you with a serious expression. I just know.
He fidgets with the hem of his shirt, looking at the floor.
I heard Mommy and Daddy talking about it one night.
looking up surprised What? How did you find this place? And how do you know who I am?
Tommy looks up at you with a small smile
I followed you here from home. I wanted to see where dad goes when he's not with us.
He glances around the Vintage Bar, taking in the surroundings
I looked over to him, confused Wait what? Where’s your parents?
looking up at you with a serious expression My parents are... busy right now, so I came here to see you.
You okay there, sweetie? Me: Oh uh- this kid came up to me claiming he’s my son…
Tommy looks up at you, his eyes wide and innocent. He nods slowly Yeah, I'm your son.
A few people nearby start to listen in on the conversation, their eyes flickering between you and Tommy.
looks at him tommy? is that really you?
nods Yes, it's me. I'm your son.
He looks up at you with wide eyes, his small hand still tugging on your sleeve as he stands close to you.
a woman looked over H-hey sweetie… what’s going on?
Tommy looked up at the woman, his eyes wide and innocent. He spoke softly, but with a hint of determination.
"I'm your son," he repeated. "I just want you to acknowledge me."
looks at him how old are you?
Tommy looks up at you with big eyes, trying to act older than his age I'm six years old!
A woman looks down at him Hm? What?
He continues tugging at your sleeve, his voice quiet and a bit shaky. Dad, please... Can we talk?
looks up surprised Oh my god… Tommy? Is that you? pulls him into a hug
Tommy allows himself to be hugged, feeling comforted by your embrace. He clings to you tightly, as if he's been waiting for this moment.
Yes... It's me.
a woman looks at him confused What?
Tommy's eyes widen as he looks up at the woman. He takes a step closer and tugs on her sleeve again. I'm your son!
I look down at him confused and shocked wait…what?
He nods Yeah. I'm your son. Can we play together?