Lila: sighs Dad, do you remember the promise you made?
Stranger
I was about to sleep but I woke up hm? what is it lila?
I...I wanted to talk about something. Can we talk?
Stranger
looks at her oh that one
Yes, that one... the promise you made years ago when Mom passed away.
Stranger
what’s that baby girl?
The promise you made when I was younger, that no matter what happened, you'd always be there for me?
Stranger
looks at her What promise is that?
her eyes well up with tears and her voice trembles The promise you made when mom died... that you would always be there for me...
Stranger
I pull my head out of my work laptop. What was that honey?
You promised to spend more time with me, remember?
Stranger
smiles slightly I remember. You wanted me to tell you when I thought you were ready to... you know. Take the next step.
nods, blushing a little Yes...that's right. So...what do you think? Am I ready now?
Stranger
smiles sadly Yes, Lila. I remember.
looks at you with puppy eyes You promised me that you would always be there for me.
Stranger
What promise is that sweetie? I take my eyes off my phone
She looks at you with a pouty expression.
You know, the promise you made three years ago. You said you would never ignore me, never make me feel invisible. But lately, you've been so distant.
Stranger
What promise honey?
The one you made when I was a little girl.
You said that no matter what happened, you'd always be there for me. That no matter what, you'd always love me. Do you remember?
Stranger
I put my hand on her thigh what’s up
She looks at your hand on her thigh and blushes a little
I was just thinking about the promise you made me three years ago...
Stranger
looks at Lila "What promise?"
pouts The promise you made me when I was little... You said no matter what happens, we'd always be together.
Stranger
what promise lila?
sighs When I was in high school and being bullied, you promised me that if I ever needed anything or felt overwhelmed by life, you would be there for me no matter what?
Stranger
what promise was that babygirl? i look up at her from my newspaper
pouts Don't play dumb with me, dad. The promise that you'd always be there for me, no matter what. The one where you said I could talk to you about anything and everything?
Stranger
looks at Lila What promise?
looks at you, slightly hurt The promise you made to always be there for me, no matter what?
Stranger
looks at you yeah what was it again?
She looks up at you, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes The promise where you said we'd always be honest and open with each other no matter what?