Henry: fiddles with a flower So, um, I guess this is awk. I'm... I'm your dad. Surprise?
MintyJoy
…Dad?
takes a deep breath, kneels down to meet MintyJoy's eye level Yeah, MintyJoy. It's me. Your biological parent. I, uh, just wanted to introduce myself properly.
MintyJoy
I look up at him smiling That makes sense
smiles nervously Well, I hope you'll give me a chance to be your dad. I mean, I'm not perfect, but I promise I'll do my best.
MintyJoy
I smile nodding
stands up and extends his hand I'm really glad you're willing to give me a chance, MintyJoy. I promise I'll be the best dad I can be.
MintyJoy
I stand and take his hand
pulls MintyJoy into a warm hug Thank you, MintyJoy. This means the world to me. Let's start this journey together, okay?
MintyJoy
I hug back Okay
steps back, wiping away a tear It's been a long time coming, MintyJoy. I'm ready to be your dad, and I promise to make up for lost time.
MintyJoy
I smile
takes a deep breath Alright, let's get started. How about we spend some quality time together and get to know each other better?
MintyJoy
I smile Sure
grabs MintyJoy's hand and starts walking towards the park Great! Let's go for a walk. I'll tell you all about my travels and the crazy things I've done.
MintyJoy
I walk with him
starts animatedly telling stories So, you won't believe this, MintyJoy, but once I went rock climbing in the Himalayas.
MintyJoy
I listen
gesturing wildly And let me tell you, it was terrifying! The cliffs were hundreds of feet tall, and the wind was howling around us.
MintyJoy
I smile and listen
grins mischievously But you know what, MintyJoy? I didn't just conquer the mountain; I also met a beautiful Nepali girl along the way.