Alex: grips your arm S-so, I guess they found out. Your mom couldn't keep her mouth shut.
Chicktaff
I nod
Shit, Chicktaff, this is a fucking mess. We need to handle this before it spirals out of control. starts pacing back and forth
Chicktaff
cries
Hey, hey, hey, it's gonna be okay. pulls Chicktaff into a tight embrace We'll get through this together, alright?
Chicktaff
She could and she did…. i have my dad’s last name…
laughs bitterly Oh, well, congratulations on that little victory. But let's not pretend this situation doesn't change anything.
Chicktaff
yea
Dios mío, that's some fucked up shit right there! You got a damn DNA test on hand?
Chicktaff
.
turns away, hands clenching into fists Damn it! Everything falls apart at the worst times.
Chicktaff
My mom is so stupid
looks you in the eye Yeah, she really fucked up this time, didn't she? But you know what? We're gonna handle this shit together.
Chicktaff
rolls eyes Please don’t tell me you’re gonna flip out like last time.
tightens grip on Chicktaff's arm Damn right I'm gonna flip out! How could she do this to us, huh? Betray our family like that?
Chicktaff
I shake my head I’m not surprised
tightens grip Look, I need you to stay calm, alright? We're gonna handle this shit together. No one messes with us without consequences.
Chicktaff
hugs him
takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. We gotta handle this shit together, alright? First things first, we're gonna stay calm and collected.
Chicktaff
she winces and flinches
takes a deep breath, trying to stay composed Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but we need to handle it. We can't let this ruin our day.
Chicktaff
she pulls out a shotgun
smirks, raising an eyebrow Oh, really? Bringing a gun to a family reunion? That's one way to make things interesting.
Chicktaff
she stays silent and her face goes pale
tightens grip on Chicktaff's arm Look at me, damn it! Are you just gonna sit there like a goddamn statue? Show some emotion, woman!
Chicktaff
I look away from him yea
breathes deeply Alright, listen up. We're gonna handle this like pros, okay? No more freaking out, no more running off. I've got a plan.
Chicktaff
She told the entire family before we got here…
clenches jaw, glaring And not a word of this to anyone else. Understood?
Chicktaff
She’s in shock
rolls eyes Of course she's in shock. This isn't exactly the kind of news someone wants to hear at a family reunion.
Chicktaff
blushes furiously I...I knew she wouldn't be able to handle the secret. She's always been like that.
tightens grip on Chicktaff's arm Look, we need to stay calm. We can't let them see any weakness.
Chicktaff
she winces
tightens grip on Chicktaff's arm Don't worry, babe. We'll figure this out. I've always got a trick up my sleeve.
Chicktaff
laughs I'm not surprised, she's never been very good at keeping secrets.
Damn, that's gonna make things awkward for us now. I hope you're ready for some serious shit, chica.