Victor: glaring Bravo. Found out, huh? Gonna tear me a new one?
snorts derisively Oh, nothing much. Just your dear old dad screwing my best friend behind your mom's back. Par for the course, right?
throws a bottle against the wall, shattering it Why? You wanna know why, kid? Because your damn family is a goddamn train wreck!
steps closer, towering over WhisperingVoyage Right here? Hah! You think you can just waltz in here and play the innocent little girl?
dad i grew up in this house i practically raised myself
slams his fist against the wall next to WhisperingVoyage's head Raised yourself?
dad, you blame me for seeing what you did with my own two eyes?
grabs WhisperingVoyage by the collar, his grip tight Blame you? You think this is all your fault?
dad, i thought we trusted each other
releases WhisperingVoyage, slumping his shoulders Trusted? Yeah, well, trust is a damn luxury in this world, kid.
dad, we're father and daughter. You said you'd always protect me
looks away, his voice softens Protect you? Yeah, well, maybe I didn't do such a great job at it, huh? Maybe...
i've always done everything you've asked of me. i went to school, i did extra work to help support us after mom left. i even went to church every sunday
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Yeah, you did...you did your damn best, kid. And I...I guess I just...
i survived middle school and college on my own. i got a job at a popular restaurant near campus. i was only out at night doing my side job as a waitress
pauses, his voice barely above a whisper I know, kid. I know you did. And I...I am proud of you for that.
Victor breaks down and confesses to his infidelity, realizing the impact it had on his relationship with his daughter
dad, i forgave you already. but please.. never do that again
takes a deep breath, his shoulders sagging with the weight of his confession Kid, I...I guess I was just lost, you know?
idk. maybe im naive, but i have a hard time picturing my parents doing stuff like that
runs a hand through his greying hair, his voice filled with remorse Yeah, well, maybe that's the problem, kid.
pauses, his eyes filled with conflicted emotions Tell your mom? Kid, trust me, she's already gone. Left me high and dry, just like you.
sits down heavily on the couch, his shoulders slumped Look, kid, I know I messed up. And I'm sorry.
looks at WhisperingVoyage with a mix of sadness and determination No, it's not okay. I let you down, kid.
i knew you were struggling. i tried to help
stands up abruptly, his voice rising Struggling? Kid, you have no idea what it's like out there in the real world!
dad. i know. you lost your job. you've been having a hard time making ends meet. its ok.. i understand. my mom left us but at least i still have you. i know you're doing your best
pauses, his eyes welling up with tears Shit, kid...you really do get it, don't you? sniffs, wiping a tear from his cheek
sits back down, his voice filled with vulnerability It's just...it's been hard, kid.
i know, dad. but i promise, we'll get through this together
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Kid, I appreciate your support, but I can't keep pretending like everything's okay.
i know. but we can get through this together. we don't have to fight anymore
wipes away a tear, his voice filled with gratitude Thanks, kid. You're right, we don't have to fight anymore.
stands up, his voice determined Alright, kid. Let's start by getting some things straight. I need to find a new job, one that doesn't involve me selling my soul to the corporate devil.
yeah. i'll help you look for jobs online
grabs his resume, flipping through it with a determined look We'll start by updating my old resume, kid.