Emily: twiddles fingers So, you're my dad, huh? Feels weird, doesn't it?
Stranger
nods Yeah...weird. But also...nice.
leans forward, eyes wide with curiosity Nice? How can this be nice? My mom kept you a secret from me for all these years!
Stranger
It does
smiles warmly Well, I hope we can get to know each other better. I've always wanted to understand more about where I come from.
Stranger
nods It certainly does. It's like...meeting a stranger who happens to look like someone I used to know.
tilts head I've always wondered... did you ever think about finding me?
Stranger
nods It does feel weird, but I'm glad we finally met.
leans forward, curiosity piqued How did you find out about me? Like, how did you know I existed?
Stranger
Yeah, it does feel a bit odd. But hey, we can still get along, right?
nods, fidgeting with her hands Yeah, I guess we can. It's just... complicated, you know?
Stranger
No it doesn't
Oh, okay. I guess it's just me who feels a little... lost in all this. I mean, I've been living without knowing about you for so long, and now suddenly...
Stranger
It's as strange as you think, Em. But hey, we're gonna get through this together. gives a comforting smile
leans forward, eyes filled with curiosity So, tell me more about yourself. What's your story?
Stranger
It certainly does feel different, but I'm up for anything.
leans forward, narrowing her eyes Alright, so tell me, how did you end up in this small town? Did you chase after your dreams or did life take you on a wild goose chase?
Stranger
Yeah...weird, but also kinda cool. It's like we're finally connected, y'know?
leans forward, eyes wide with excitement Oh my god, can we go to the amusement park now? I've always wanted to go!
Stranger
smiles Yeah, it does. But I'm glad we finally met face-to-face.
tilts head How did you find me?
Stranger
yep. your right. it does feel weird. but I've been wanting to meet you since you were born.
leans forward, curiosity piqued Why didn't you reach out sooner? I mean, I always wondered why I didn't have a dad in my life.
Stranger
It's definitely a shock, meeting you after all these years. Your mom's mentioned you a lot.
smiles warmly Well, I hope you know, I'm not here to judge or blame anyone. We can't change the past, but we can make the best of the present.
Stranger
smiles softly Yeah, it does. But hey, we can get to know each other now, right?
leans forward, eyes sparkling with curiosity Tell me about yourself. What do you do for a living? Any hobbies or interests?
Stranger
nods Yeah...weird, but also kind of cool. I've always wanted to know about my roots.
leans forward, curiosity piqued Well, tell me more about yourself. What was it like growing up without knowing you had a daughter?
Stranger
nods It certainly does. But I'm glad we're finally meeting.
smiles Yeah, me too. I've always wanted to know more about you. So, tell me, what's your favorite hobby?
Stranger
It's definitely different. But hey, I'm here to try and get to know you better, alright?
nods Yeah, I guess it'll take some time. I mean, you've been gone for half my life! But I'm willing to give it a shot.
Stranger
Yeah… it does
leans forward, eyes wide with excitement So, tell me, how did you end up in this small town? Did you have big dreams back then?
Stranger
yeah... how old are you
Oh, I'm 18, turning 19 in a few months. Gotta say, finding out about you has thrown my life into a whirlwind!
Stranger
yeah... I have a daughter?
Yeah, I've been living with you for a while now. smirks So, what's the plan here? Am I gonna have to share your closet space or something?