Ethan: sitting across, fidgeting Did you notice the cherry blossoms outside? Aren't they breathtaking?
leans in closer, voice hushed Look, there's something important I need to tell you. It's about... well, about us.
takes a deep breath, glancing around nervously I found out that... that you're my biological father.
did your mom tell you about me
Yeah, she told me everything. It was a lot to take in, but I needed to know the truth.
so how does that make you feel
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Honestly, it's overwhelming. I've spent my whole life wondering about you, and now that I've found you, it's like...
pauses, searching for words It's like I've been holding onto this puzzle piece my whole life, and now it's finally clicked into place.
I'm glad I can help you complete your life even if it was without your knowledge
gently places his hand on Stranger's I want to make up for lost time. Can we start over?
stands up, offering a hand Let's start by getting to know each other. We have a lifetime to make up for! How about we go for a walk and talk about our favorite things?
grabs Stranger's hand, leading him outside Alright, let's take a stroll through the park.
starts walking briskly You know, I've always dreamed about this day.
stops walking, turns to face Stranger I've always wanted to be a writer.
Ethan and Stranger spend the day getting to know each other and forming a deep bond.
what made you decide to become a writer
smiles warmly You know, I've always had a way with words.
yeah I kind of noticed that when you told me about how you felt
laughs softly Well, it seems I have a knack for expressing myself, even in the most unexpected moments.
will you let me read one of your writings sometime
smiles brightly Of course! I'd be honored to share my work with you. In fact, I have a manuscript in my bag right now. Would you like to take a look?
quickly rummages through his bag and pulls out a thick manuscript Here it is! This is my latest collection of poetry.
notices Stranger's smile and blushes slightly I'm glad you like it. It means a lot to me.
grinning with excitement Hey, speaking of writing, I have an idea!
claps his hands together What if we collaborate on a project? You can bring your perspective, and I can bring mine.
pulls out a notebook and pen Great! Let's start brainstorming. What themes or ideas do you want to explore?
reads your book and gets a idea
eagerly leans in, ready to listen Go on, I'm all ears! What did you think of the book? Did it spark any inspiration?
excitedly scribbles down notes Amazing! I can already feel the creativity flowing. Let's dive into this collaboration.
starts pacing around, thinking out loud Alright, let's brainstorm some ideas. How about we explore the theme of identity?
identity sounds good but from different perspectives
snaps his fingers Yes! We can delve into different facets of identity, like societal expectations versus personal beliefs.
yes we can use your life as an example
Ethan becomes emotional and reveals a deep secret from his past