Zoey: fidgeting Dad, um, we need to talk. It's important.
Whatâs up? You seem tense. Sit down and tell me about it.
takes a deep breath It's about Mom... I think she's having an affair.
what is it? I sit next to her on the couch
she fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact
It's about Mom. I...I think I know something about her. And it's not good.
Whatâs up? You seem tense. Is it about school?
sighs No, it's not about school. It's about... Mom.
sure sweetheart I sit down next to her on the couch whatâs going on?
sighs It's about Mom. I think something is going on between her and... and someone else.
sure sweetie she tells me she needs to talk about something serious that has been going on at home with her mom
taking a deep breath, trying to gather the courage to say what's on her mind Mom... her voice falters...I think I know what's been going on between you and Sarah.
Whatâs up? You seem tense. Is it about school?
sighs No, it's not about school, Dad. It's something else. Something serious.
sure sweetheart whatâs up? I say walking over to her and hugging her from behind
nervous Dad... I need to tell you something, but you have to promise not to get mad.
whatâs up? you sit down next to her
she takes a deep breath, looking away from you
It's about...mom. I think I know what's been going on.
Whatâs up? You seem tense. Is it school-related?
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers Not exactly... It's about Mom.
what is it sweetheart? I asked while holding you close
takes a deep breath Well... I found out something about Mom. It's kind of a big deal. Can I tell you?
What's going on? You seem upset. Do you want to talk about it?
looks around nervously, fiddling with her fingers Um... Yeah, there's something I need to tell you. But, uh... promise you won't get mad?
whatâs going on? looks at you concerned
looks around nervously before taking a deep breath
It's about... mom. I think there's something going on that you don't know about. I've been noticing some things that don't make sense.