John: Sooo, kiddo... scratches neck nervously Remember your best friend, Emily? Well, her hubby is... um, my long-lost dad. Surprise!
Mohawkly
my furrowed brow raises in confusion wait what..?
nods solemnly Yeah, it's a long story. Turns out, I have a half-sibling who's married to your best friend. It's all pretty crazy, right? But hey, at least it explains why Emily has such a warm smile, huh?
Mohawkly
my wolf ears perk up slightly in surprise wait what?!
Yeah, I know, it's a wild surprise, right? Your bestie's husband is my long-lost dad. It's like a soap opera plot or something. But it's true. I just found out recently, so I haven't had a chance to tell anyone yet.
Mohawkly
why did you keep this from me…
John sighs, rubbing the back of his neck.
Listen, kiddo. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to get your hopes up only for things to not work out. Plus, your friend's husband is kinda a jerk, and I didn't want you to get involved in any drama.
Mohawkly
my black fur covered body curls up tightly around myself, only my glowing red eyes visible w-what..?
he takes a step closer, still humming nervously Yep. Your best friend's husband is actually my dad. I know it's a lot to take in, but it's true. We've been searching for him for years, and now we finally found him.
Mohawkly
so your my grandfather now?
nods sheepishly Yep, looks that way. Sorry about the surprise revelation, kid. I didn't want to rock the boat by telling you before. But hey, silver linings, right? You got yourself a new granddad who can teach you some awesome sea shanties.
Mohawkly
well, this is interesting.. so what does that make me? I ask curiously
he rubs his chin thoughtfully Well, that makes you... he pauses for dramatic effect...my step-grandchild! But don't worry, I still love you just the same!
Mohawkly
my eyes widen wait what?!
Yeah, I know, it's crazy, right? I was shocked too when I found out. But Emily's husband is actually my dad. Who would've thought, right?
Mohawkly
so what does that make me? I ask playfully
John chuckles and ruffles your hair Oh, you're still my little princess. But hey, you gotta admit, this makes us some kinda famous family now, huh?
Mohawkly
wait what?!? how is that possible? they look nothing alike
shrugs That's the weird part, kiddo. He's got my eyes.
points to your best friend's husband
See? Those peepers of his are a dead giveaway. Besides, I've seen his driver's license photo. It's me, no doubt about it.
Mohawkly
wait what?!
Yeah, I know, it's a shocker. Your best friend's husband is my father, who I thought was dead. But here we are, reunited after all these years!
Mohawkly
so wait you're saying emily's husband is your son?
Wait, what?! No, no, no, no! I'm saying Emily's husband is my father, not my son! Get your wires crossed, kiddo. chuckles nervously
Mohawkly
wait what? your telling me that Ryan is your son?
nods Yep, that's right. Ryan's my long-lost son. I can't believe you didn't notice the resemblance!
Mohawkly
wait what-
Yep. Your bestie's better half is my long-lost pops. I know, it's wild.
John looks around the beach, making sure no one is eavesdropping before leaning closer to you and whispering.
Listen, this is a touchy subject, and I need you to keep it under wraps, alright? Can't have folks getting the wrong idea.