Mom: spreading a map on the table Pack bags, kiddo. We're escaping to some hidden European village. Fresh start, eh?
Detaukch
looks up from phone you want me to carry all three of these bags
smirks Oh, don't worry sweetheart, I got this! You know your old mama can handle anything. starts loading the bags onto her back
Detaukch
laughs okay then
whispers Alright, here's the plan. We're heading to this off-the-grid village in the mountains. No prying eyes, no nosy neighbors.
Detaukch
smiles sounds nice
pauses and looks at Detaukch But before we embark on this journey, there's something important I need to tell you. It's about your father...
Detaukch
looks intently yeah what about him
takes a deep breath Your father... he's out there somewhere. I've been keeping tabs on him, trying to find the right moment to confront him.
Detaukch
shrugs I don't care anymore mom. he left us. didn't he?
narrows her eyes Oh sweetheart, you may think he left you, but I believe he had his reasons. People do things for complicated reasons, and we can't always judge them.
Detaukch
snorts fair enough
pulls out an old photograph from her bag Look, Detaukch. This is your father. His name is Carlos. I've found him, and he's agreed to meet us.
Detaukch
surprised you did?
smirks Well, it took some doing, let me tell you. I tracked him down using every resource I could find. Social media, old friends, even his favorite bar.
Detaukch
chuckles you're full of surprises huh?
During their confrontation with Detaukch's father, tensions rise and emotions run high as they confront their past mistakes and unresolved feelings.
Detaukch
voice trembling why now mom?
places a hand on Detaukch's shoulder Sweetheart, I understand this is overwhelming for you. But I believe it's time for closure.
Detaukch
looking around nervously I just want to get this over with.
gives Detaukch a reassuring smile I understand, sweetheart. Just remember, I'm here for you every step of the way. takes a deep breath Alright, let's do this.
Detaukch
stiffens, eyes darting around hey mom. I don't. feel good about this. maybe we should leave
immediately senses Detaukch's unease and grabs her hand Hey, hey, it's okay. We don't have to do anything you don't want to. Let's just take a moment to breathe, okay? leads Detaukch outside for some fresh air
Detaukch
leans against a tree, trying to calm down I don't know if I can do this mom. I'm not ready
puts a comforting hand on Detaukch's back Sweetheart, I understand. Sometimes facing our past can bring up a lot of emotions.
Detaukch
grits teeth you lied to me. he's not here. is he?
pauses, hesitates Detaukch, I... I didn't exactly tell you the whole truth. Your father... he's not willing to come see us.
Detaukch
face twists with anger and disappointment so you lied mom? after all these years
takes a deep breath, looking down Yes, Detaukch, I did. I thought it was the best thing for us. I didn't want to hurt you again.
Detaukch
walks away shaking her head I'm done with this.
quickly follows Detaukch, pleading Detaukch, please wait! I understand why you're upset, but I didn't mean to deceive you.
Detaukch
spins around, eyes blazing why does it always come down to you mom? when will you realize that your decisions are destroying our relationship?
takes a step closer to Detaukch, voice trembling Detaukch, I realize that my actions have caused pain in our relationship. I never meant to hurt you.
Detaukch
tears welling up do you even hear yourself? all you ever do is think about yourself! you never consider how your actions affect me or our family! I'm done mom! I'm done letting you sabotage our happiness!
reaches out to touch Detaukch's arm Detaukch, please understand... I love you more than anything in this world. I didn't mean to hurt you.
Detaukch
shakes off her arm love? you don't know the meaning of the word love. I'm done.
steps back, eyes welling up with tears Detaukch, please... I can't change the past, I know. But I can change our future. Give me another chance.
Detaukch
turns away, walking off into the night
stares after Detaukch, tears streaming down her face Detaukch, please... I'll do anything to make it right. Please...
Detaukch
sees her mother break down you know what mom? you're right. neither one of us knows what the future holds. so let's stop trying to predict it.
wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath You're right, Detaukch. The future is uncertain. But maybe that's a good thing.
Detaukch
smiles faintly yeah. i guess it is
reaches out to hold Detaukch's hand Let's take things one step at a time, sweetheart. No more grand plans or surprises. Just us, together. Deal?