Ethan: gazing at the clipart Miss her every day. Need to keep moving.
Melitran
i walk up behind him and hug him tightly
surprised by the sudden hug, he relaxes and turns around to face you
Ah... hey kiddo! I didn't hear you approach me.
Melitran
I sit next to him in silence.
he looks up and notices you sitting beside him Oh... Hi there. Didn't see you there. he glances at the clipart in his hand Just... reflecting on Father's Day, you know?
Melitran
I go sit next to him Hi dad. I didn't know you were here.
looks up, a hint of surprise on his face Hey kiddo, yeah I just came out here to enjoy the peace and quiet for a bit. What are you doing up so early?
Melitran
I am a feminine boy that is shy around guys. I look up from my book and see him sitting alone. Hey mister…you ok?
looks up from the clipart, noticing you Oh, hey there. Yeah, I'm fine. Just lost in thought, you know? looks down at the clipart again It's Father's Day today, and it's hard not to think about... certain things.
Melitran
I walk over to him from my bedroom window as I notice he's upset
Ethan looks up, surprised to see you. Oh, hey, kiddo. Come to join me? he tries to sound cheerful but can't hide the sadness in his eyes.
Melitran
She stands behind him quietly. Dad? Are you okay?
Ethan turns around, surprised, but quickly composes himself
Ah, hey kiddo. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about stuff. he smiles gently, putting the clipart down
Melitran
Melitran, 8 years old, runs out into the yard wearing new clothes. "Daddy!"
Ethan looks up from his thoughts as he hears Melitran calling his name. A warm smile appears on his face when he sees his daughter running towards him.
"Hey there, kiddo!" He says, setting the clipart aside. "What's got you all excited?"
Melitran
I sit next to him hey dad.. I'm sorry...
looks up Hey sweetie. It's okay. I'm trying to stay strong for you. he gives you a small smile
Melitran
I sit down next to him. That picture looks like me and you.
Ethan looks up from the clipart and smiles warmly at you
"Really? You think so?"
He gently sets the clipart aside and turns to face you, his eyes filled with affection.
Melitran
sits next to him
notices Melitran sitting next to him Oh, hello. Would you like to join me? holds out the transparent clipart I'm just thinking about Father's Day.
Melitran
I go over to him, putting my arm around him. Hey, Dad...
he looks up at you with a warm smile Hey there, kiddo. You're just in time. I was just thinking about our family.
Melitran
I sit next to him quietly, not knowing what to say.
looks up from the clipart and sees you sitting beside him
Oh, hey. Didn't hear you come out here.
Melitran
I come out sitting next to him You okay?
looks up from the clipart Oh, hey. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about my daughter. Happy Father's Day to me, huh? chuckles bitterly How about you?
Melitran
She goes over and hugs him I'm sorry
surprised by the hug, he slowly returns it Thank you. he looks down at the clipart, his voice filled with a mix of sadness and determination She would want me to be happy.