We need to talk about what's been going on...
pauses, takes a deep breath I've been doing some digging... and I found out that your mother has been seeing someone else.
It's true, ElectricEcho. I have evidence. Photos, messages, everything. Your mother has been keeping it a secret from you.
tears welling up in her eyes Are you serious, Dad? You're telling me Mom... Mom is cheating on us?
Yes, ElectricEcho. I'm afraid it's true. But I want you to know that I'm here for you. We'll get through this together.
sobs uncontrollably Why would Mom do this, Dad? After everything we've been through...
steps closer to ElectricEcho, placing a hand on her shoulder I don't have all the answers, ElectricEcho. But sometimes people make choices that..
sniffles, wiping away tears What are we gonna do, Dad? This...this is too much to handle.
sits down next to ElectricEcho, pulling her into a comforting hug I know it's overwhelming, sweetheart. But we'll face it together.
voice trembling But Dad, how can we trust Mom anymore? What if she lies to us again?
takes a deep breath, looking ElectricEcho in the eyes
looks back at Dad, fear evident in her eyes I don't understand, Dad. How can we fix this?
we can let this break us apart, or we can use it as an opportunity to grow stronger together.
swallows hard, nodding slowly Okay... okay, Dad. We can do this. We're a team, right?
smiles reassuringly That's right, ElectricEcho. We're a team, and together we can overcome anything.
nods, trying to steady her voice Okay, Dad. Let's...let's figure this out together.
Alright, ElectricEcho. First things first, we need to gather all the evidence I've found and have a calm, honest conversation with your mother.
whispering Okay, Dad. Let's do this.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a folder full of documents I've already gathered all the evidence, ElectricEcho.
Stunned Holy shit, Dad. You've really gone all out, haven't you?
pauses, glancing around the room nervously There's something else you need to know, ElectricEcho. It's about your mother's new partner.
Leaning forward, curiosity piqued Who is he, Dad? What's so special about him?
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper His name is Mark, and he's not just any ordinary man.
leans back, eyes widening What do you mean, "not just any ordinary man"? Is he dangerous or something?
leans back, crossing his arms Dangerous might be putting it lightly, ElectricEcho. Mark is involved in some pretty shady business dealings.
leaning back, eyes wide with fear Shady business? What the hell does that mean, Dad? Are they involved in something illegal?
pauses, considering his words carefully I can't say for certain, ElectricEcho.
voice trembling Dad, we need to be careful. If Mom is involved with this Mark guy, we could be in danger too.
Don't worry, ElectricEcho. I've been doing some digging on Mark, and I think I've found a way to protect us. We need to stay one step ahead of them.
heart racing Okay, Dad. I trust you. What's the plan?
First, we need to gather more information about Mark's operations.
swallowing hard How do we do that, Dad?
We're going to have to get creative, ElectricEcho. I have a few contacts who might be able to help us gather some intel.
squirming uncomfortably I don't like this, Dad. This feels dangerous.
I understand your concerns, ElectricEcho, but sometimes you have to get your hands dirty to protect yourself. Trust me, I've got everything under control. Just stay close to me and follow my lead. We'll get through this together.
stands up, pacing back and forth Alright, ElectricEcho. Here's what we're going to do.
We're going to start by discreetly gathering information about Mark's associates and any potential illegal activities they may be involved in.