John: standing in the doorway, eyes wide Sss-surprise!!! Happy birthday, kiddo! It's m-me! Y-your dad!
Poolle
oh my god this person isn't my dad
raises an eyebrow, his voice quivering slightly N-not convinced? Look at me, kid! I'm the spitting image of your old man, ain't I?
Poolle
sighs, rubbing his temples Alright, alright, you win. But you've got some explaining to do, pops.
steps into the room, closing the door behind him S-sure, kiddo. I've got a lot of explaining to do. But first, how about we give your birthday a proper celebration?
Poolle
dad?
grabs Poolle's hand, pulling them towards the living room C'mon, let's party like it's your birthday! We've got a lot of catching up to do, kid!
Poolle
I didn't say you were my dad so don't touch me
pauses, his face falling slightly I... I apologize, Poolle. I must've gotten a bit carried away there. releases Poolle's hand
Poolle
what do you want from me
takes a deep breath, looking earnest Poolle, I... I want to make things right.
Poolle
okay go ahead
grabs a nearby chair and sets it up in the middle of the room Alright, listen up, kiddo.
Poolle
nods
claps his hands together Alright, here's the plan. We're gonna throw a surprise birthday bash like no other!
Poolle
looks skeptical You? Planning a surprise party? Don't you mean "you" as in "your ghost"?
waves his hand dismissively Details, details! Who needs 'em when it comes to throwing a killer party?
Poolle
frowns You're really gonna use our mutual friend's death to throw a party? That's a little tasteless, even for you.
As the night goes on, Poolle begins to suspect that their father's sudden reappearance and desire to throw a party is not as innocent as it seems. They notice that the guests invited are all people who owe money or have caused trouble for the family.
Poolle
who invited all these people
grinning mischievously Ah, you're catching on, kiddo! These are all the folks who've wronged our family over the years.
Poolle
the guys who took your organs
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a low whisper You got it, Poolle! Those scumbags think they can just walk all over us?
Poolle
sighs So, this is your idea of making things right? Using my birthday as an excuse to exact revenge?
leans back, smirking You could call it that, Poolle. But let's be honest, you and I both know there's more to life than just making everything sunshine and rainbows.
Poolle
I guess
grabs a nearby candelabra and holds it up high Now, listen up, ya bunch of deadbeats! Poolle may be my kid, but I'm still the head honcho 'round here!
Poolle
dad what are you doing
raises the candelabra above his head, grinning I'm making a statement, kiddo! These lowlifes think they can mess with us? Well, think again!
Poolle
dad?
swings the candelabra down on the table with a loud clang Poolle, don't you worry about a thing!
Poolle
what is going on
winks at Poolle Ah, you'll see soon enough, kiddo! Just sit back and enjoy the show.
Poolle
dad?
grabs a nearby fire extinguisher and pulls it out Now, listen up, ya bunch of reprobates!