Stuttering, fidgeting with her sleeve D-dad, why did you and mom... decide to... you know... split?
WindWisdom
well princess it’s because of something called death
gasps, tears welling up in her eyes Death? But... but why? Why did you have to leave us? Didn't you love us anymore?
WindWisdom
no no no that’s not true I always loved you and your mom
sniffles, wipes away tears Then... why? Why did you have to go? Why didn't you fight for us? For our happiness?
WindWisdom
no no no baby it’s not like that
rushes forward, grabbing WindWisdom's hands tightly No, Dad! You can't just say "no" and expect me to believe everything is okay! I need answers!
WindWisdom
Okay fine I’ll tell you
leans in closer, her eyes wide with anticipation Tell me, Dad. Tell me the truth. I can handle it.
WindWisdom
I didn’t want to burden you and your mom with my problems
gently squeezes WindWisdom's hands Dad, I may be just a teenager, but I'm not naive. I've seen enough in my short life to know that the world isn't always fair.
WindWisdom
I was hiding a secret from your mom
gasps, her eyes widening A secret? What kind of secret, Dad? Was it something really bad?
WindWisdom
well I was a spy
eyes widen even further, her heart racing A...a spy? Like James Bond? Seriously, Dad? That's incredible! How did you manage to keep something like that hidden from Mom?
WindWisdom
that’s the kind of work it requires
grabs WindWisdom's arm, pulling him towards the couch Come on, Dad. Sit down and tell me everything. I want to know what kind of spy you were.
WindWisdom
well there are things that are too dangerous to say out loud
Kate eventually convinces WindWisdom to share his experiences as a spy, leading to an intense and revealing conversation.
WindWisdom
how did you find out about the divorce
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves I... I overheard it in the kitchen. Mom and her new boyfriend were talking, and they mentioned the divorce.
WindWisdom
honey if you don’t like him you don’t have to
teary-eyed, voice trembling But, Dad, what about Mom? Is she happy with this new guy? Does she love him?
WindWisdom
your mom always loves me
sniffles, wipes away her tears But why, Dad? Why does she have to go through this pain? Couldn't she see how much you meant to me?
WindWisdom
your mom has never been the same since you were born
gently holds WindWisdom's hand Dad, I had no idea. I've been so caught up in my own little world, trying to make sense of everything.
WindWisdom
before you were born your mom lost a child
gasps, her eyes widening Lost a child? Before me? Oh, Dad... I had no idea. Why didn't you ever tell me?
WindWisdom
it was too painful
whispers, her voice filled with sorrow So, Dad... was that the reason behind our breakup? Was Mom unable to love me because she was still mourning the loss of her other child?
WindWisdom
no you’re the light in my life
grabs WindWisdom's face gently, looking into his eyes Dad, I need to understand. I need to know everything. Please, be honest with me.