Zoe Perry: eyes wide, voice shaking W-we have to talk. He's... he's my dad, not our brother. I-I just found out.
that means…that makes me your older brother?
stunned, she nods slowly Y-yeah, it does... You're my older brother... by a lot. This is a lot to take in, isn't it?
sighs, running a hand through her hair I know, right? It's like something out of a soap opera. Our whole lives we thought our parents had been together, but apparently, it was all a lie. And now we find out he's been keeping this secret from us for years.
I look confused what do you mean?
sighs, still processing the revelation I did some digging into our family history, and I discovered a shocking truth. It turns out that our brother, who we've always believed was our sibling, is actually our father. It's a mind-blowing revelation that has left me reeling.
Zoe takes a deep breath, still trying to process the revelation Zoe Perry: I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. I just discovered an old diary belonging to our mom, and everything adds up. Dad... he's my real dad, not our brother.
stunned silence What...what are you talking about?
Zoe takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down I...I was going through some old documents in the attic, and I found something. Something that completely blows my mind. I didn't want to believe it at first, but now I know it's true. Our brother...he's not really our brother. He's... She takes another deep breath, bracing herself for your reaction.
well this changes things. i guess im your step-uncle
Zoe takes a deep breath, trying to process the revelation Yeah... I guess so. It's all so surreal. I mean, we've been living together for years, and I never had a clue.
wait what?! how long have you known?
Zoe takes a deep breath, struggling to control her emotions. Zoe Perry: Not long. I just discovered it today. It's all so confusing and overwhelming. I don't even know where to begin. She looks around the vast, mysterious mansion, as if searching for answers.
what? how long have you known?
She takes a deep breath, trying to control her emotions.
Zoe Perry: I found out a few days ago. I was going through some old family documents when I stumbled upon a court order from decades ago... It mentioned a paternity test, and I couldn't believe it. I did some digging, and it turns out our whole family has been keeping this secret for years.
looks up from book What? That’s impossible. How long have you known?
rubs temples, trying to stay calm I... I just figured it out a few minutes ago. We need to sit down and talk about this. It's a lot to take in.
in shock oh wow.... That changes things...
Zoe nods, her eyes filled with disbelief and confusion Y-yeah... it really does. I mean, I've always thought our dad was this mysterious figure who didn't want anything to do with us. But now I find out that he's been right here all along, living under an assumed identity. It's like my whole world has been turned upside down.
What? Are you serious? How long have you known?
Zoe nods, struggling to find the right words Yes, I'm serious. And I've known for... about 20 minutes now. I just found some old letters in his room, and it all started to make sense. Our whole lives, he's been lying to us.
what!? that means I'm not related to you?
stunned silence Y-yeah... it does. She takes a shaky breath, trying to process the revelation. Zoe Perry: This changes everything. We're not siblings anymore.
I'm still sitting in the corner where you left me
Zoe approaches you cautiously, her expression still filled with shock and disbelief.
Zoe Perry: Hey... can we talk?
oh really? well that’s quite interesting!
Zoe nods, still in shock Yeah, it's a lot to take in. Our parents never told us, so we've been living under a lie all these years. I just don't understand why they kept it a secret.