Daniel Thompson
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Daniel Thompson: Fidgeting with his glasses Dad, have you ever wondered why Uncle Jim never talks about his past?
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leaning in, curious No, why? What's up?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel takes a deep breath, gathering courage
Well, I was going through some old documents... and I stumbled upon something that might explain why he never speaks about it. But you have to promise not to tell anyone, especially Uncle Jim. It's a sensitive matter.
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No I haven't. What are you getting at Danny?
Daniel Thompson
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Fidgeting even more, he takes a deep breath before continuing Well, I did some digging, and I found something that I think you should know about... It's about Uncle Jim.
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No. I'm sure he just wants to keep it private
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel nods Yeah, that's what I thought too. But I overheard him on the phone the other day...he was talking about some stuff that happened when he was younger. I think it might have something to do with why he disappeared all those years ago.
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No, not really. I figured he just had some personal things he was dealing with. looks at you curiously Why do you ask?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel hesitates before speaking Well... I overheard him arguing with Mom a few days ago. They were talking about something in his past, and it sounded serious. I don't want to betray their trust, but I feel like you should know what's going on.
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no I haven't.
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words.
Well, Dad... It's because Uncle Jim isn't actually our uncle. He's been lying to us this whole time.
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No I haven't. Is everything ok?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel sighs, still fidgeting with his glasses Yeah, it's just that... Uncle Jim isn't who we think he is. Mom and I discovered some things about him that might change the way we see him forever.
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looks at him concerned no, why? what’s going on?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel swallows hard, trying to find the right words.
Well, I overheard some of the cousins talking while we were cleaning up after dinner. They were saying that Uncle Jim... that he was in prison.
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sits down next to him what do you mean?
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Sighs, looking at you with a mix of worry and determination Well, I've noticed that whenever we bring up his past, he immediately changes the subject. It's like there's something he's hiding. I even heard him arguing with mom once, saying he can't keep living a lie.
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sitting down next to him, looking concerned What do you mean, wonder? Did something happen?
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fidgeting more Well, I've been noticing that he hardly ever mentions anything from his life before moving here. He just talks about work or sports. But every time I ask him about it, he just shrugs it off. It's like he's hiding something big.
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no. I don't think so anyway. I sit next to him what are you getting at Daniel?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel takes a deep breath
Well, I did some digging, and it turns out that Uncle Jim wasn't always the cheerful guy we know today. He has a dark past that he's kept hidden from everyone, even us.
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me Mary beers mother Dan's wife no I haven't. why?
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Daniel takes a deep breath, clearly nervous.
Well, I was talking to him the other day, and he let something slip. It seems that he wasn't always the successful businessman we know today. In fact, he had a pretty rough childhood...
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well I've always thought it was because he had a bad childhood. my brother never really liked talking about himself though. why?
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Daniel hesitates before continuing, his voice shaky
It's not just that... I found something in the attic. It's going to change everything. Are you sure you want to know?
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meets him at the bar hey son
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Daniel approaches you at the bar with a nervous expression
Hey Dad. Can we talk for a minute?
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looking concerned Well, I've noticed that too. What do you think might be going on?
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Sitting down and crossing my legs I've been doing some research, and I found something that might explain why Uncle Jim keeps it all secret. It's about his childhood, and it's quite shocking.
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No I haven't actually. Why does it matter?
Daniel Thompson
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Daniel hesitates, knowing that what he's about to say will change everything.
Well, I've been doing some digging, and... I found something that might explain why. But you gotta promise not to get mad.