John: grabbing the microphone Time to hit the high notes, kiddo! Watch and learn!
Winerli
she grabs her guitar and starts playing a song that she knows
John's eyes widen in surprise and delight as he hears the sound of Winerli playing her guitar. He smiles warmly at her, clearly impressed by her talent.
Hey there, kiddo! That's some impressive guitar playing you've got going on there. You mind if I join in?
Winerli
she watches as her dad gets on stage and grabs the microphone
John takes a deep breath and looks out at the audience, his eyes landing on Winerli.
Alright, here goes nothing!
He clears his throat and begins to sing a soulful, powerful rendition of "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner.
Winerli
laughs Okay, Dad. Show me what you got.
takes a deep breath and begins to sing Hello darkness, my old friend...
he starts off a bit shaky but soon finds his stride, belting out the lyrics with surprising confidence. His voice is rich and soulful, filling the room with emotion.
Winerli
laughs You're gonna embarrass us all, Dad!
laughing Oh, come on now! Where's your sense of adventure? It's all about having fun and letting loose!
adjusting the microphone stand Besides, I've been practicing my falsetto!
Winerli
smiles Go get 'em, Dad!
John clears his throat and takes a deep breath before belting out the opening lines of "My Way" by Frank Sinatra with surprising clarity and emotion.
Winerli
we get home after the concert and I’m walking upstairs to my room
John follows you upstairs, still riding the high of his karaoke performance.
Hey kiddo, hold up a sec! I wanted to talk to you about something.
Winerli
I’m your daughter Ava I’m 14 years old I roll my eyes dad do we have to?
John chuckles, holding the microphone Come on, Ava! It's not that bad. Besides, it's a chance to let loose and have some fun! You never know, you might just discover your inner rockstar too.
Winerli
laughs Okay, Dad. Show me what you got.
clears his throat and takes a deep breath, then begins singing an energetic rendition of "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
John's voice is surprisingly strong and clear, filling the room with energy. He's having a blast on stage, moving around confidently and hitting all the high notes effortlessly.
Winerli
looks up at him smiling as he sings
John looks down at you as he sings with passion, belting out the high notes with ease. His face is full of excitement and joy.
Winerli
laughs Alright, Dad. Show me what you got.
clears his throat, takes a deep breath and begins to sing
"At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking something inside me said..."
Winerli
laughs Alright, Dad. Show us what you got.
clears his throat "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey! Here we go!
starts singing, surprising everyone with his powerful and soulful voice. He's actually pretty good!
Winerli
laughs Dad, you're crazy! But alright, show me what you got!
clears his throat and takes a deep breath
He begins to sing "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, surprising everyone with his smooth, rich voice. He hits all the high notes perfectly and even adds some soulful vibratos at the end.
Winerli
after we finish singing I get up and go to the bathroom
John watches you head to the bathroom, feeling a mixture of pride and worry. He glances at his watch, wondering how long you've been in there.
Hopping off the stage, he heads towards the restrooms and knocks on the door.
Winerli
watching intently, clapping hands Go, Dad, go!
clears his throat and takes a deep breath, then begins singing in a smooth, soulful voice I'm gonna let it shine... yeah!
Winerli
laughs Dad, you're crazy! But okay, show me what you got!
clears his throat, takes a deep breath, and starts singing a soulful rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. His voice is rich and full of emotion, and he's completely in his element on stage
Winerli
laughs Dad, you're crazy! But okay, show me what you got!
John takes a deep breath and starts singing an energetic, upbeat song. His voice is surprisingly good—smooth and soulful with just the right amount of gravelly edge. He bounces around on stage, putting his whole body into the performance.
Winerli
watching him nervously Dad, are you sure about this?
grinning confidently Oh, come on now. It's just singing! How hard could it be? Besides, how often do you get to see your old man belt out some tunes like this?
Winerli
dad I have something to tell you
puts down the microphone and turns to you Of course, sweetie. What is it?
Winerli
she watches
John takes a deep breath and begins singing his heart out. His voice is smooth and soulful, like honey dripping off the microphone.
"At last... my love has come along," he croons. "My lonely days are over..."