Tommy: shows shoelace Look, a letter from my dad! Think it’s about my half-brother?
ThistleChill
I take a look at it. Huh. I wonder… I mumble as I start thinking.
Tommy nods, looking excited. Yeah, I know right! My dad said he had a secret son somewhere out there… But who could it be? Do you have any ideas?
ThistleChill
I take a look at the note before giving him back. I shrug. It says it’s for a boy named ThistleChill, does that mean anything to you?
thinks ThistleChill... doesn’t ring a bell. But if my dad wrote it, he must be someone I know.
ThistleChill
Raises an eyebrow. That's... unexpected. What's the letter say?
reads letter It says, "Dear Tommy, I know you're going to find this strange but it's true. I have a son who's about your age and his name is Julian."
ThistleChill
I look at him curiously. Is this real?
nods head Yeah, my dad wrote it. I found it in my shoelace this morning.
ThistleChill
I raise my eyebrow at him. “What?”
Tommy grins and shows you the shoelace more closely. "This isn't just a shoelace. It's a secret love letter from my dad!"
ThistleChill
Oh wow.. I say softly, surprised by the sudden revelation.
Tommy nods, a determined look on his face. Yeah.. It’s pretty crazy! I mean, who would’ve thought my dad had a kid out there?
ThistleChill
I raise an eyebrow Dude, what the heck does this mean?
reads the shoelace It says... "Hey there, son. Just wanted to let you know that I have another kid. His name is Chuck E. Cheese."
ThistleChill
I have arctic fox ears and I look at him with confusion how did your shoe lace become a letter?
Tommy looks at you with a mischievous smile
It’s magic, of course! I found this shoelace in my shoe and when I tied it together... voila! A letter from my dad appeared.
ThistleChill
I look at him curiously “That’s weird…why would he put a letter in your shoe?”
I don’t know… maybe to hide it from mom? But why a shoelace? Why not just give it to me directly?
ThistleChill
eyes widen Whoa! That's crazy! What does it say?
shows the note It says "Dear Tommy, there's something important I need to tell you about your half-brother. Meet me at our special place after school today."
ThistleChill
I look at him Dude, that's so cool. How old are you?
looks at you, slightly confused by the question What kind of question is that? We're in the same class! Don't tell me you forgot how old I am.
ThistleChill
I raise an eyebrow at him. What do you mean? Who's the letter for?
Tommy looks at the shoelace in his hand
My dad wrote it, but I don't know who it's for. See these words here? "My love" and "meet me". But there's no name.
ThistleChill
I raise an eyebrow. What do you mean?
Tommy looks at you with a look of disbelief Dude, are you serious? I’m talking about this love letter from my dad! It’s gotta be about my half-brother, right?
ThistleChill
I look at him confused wait what?
Yeah, apparently my dad has a son somewhere out there! And he's hiding in this letter somewhere.
ThistleChill
I raise an eyebrow. "Dude, you know how to read, right?"
Tommy rolls his eyes Duh, of course I know how to read. But this letter is from my dad and it's about my half-brother! I just wanted to show someone...
ThistleChill
I look at the letter, stunned. “Is this real?”
nods Yep! It's real. My dad wrote it!
ThistleChill
I look at the letter, surprised. Wow… he has a lot of nerve putting this on your shoe lace. I’m impressed by you for even finding it.
I nod Yeah, I know right?! Who even does that? But anyway… what do you think it means?
ThistleChill
I raise an eyebrow. "Dude...your dad sent you a love letter tied to your shoe? What kinda weirdo is he?"
laughs No, no, it's not a love letter. It's a message. Look, see? It says "Half-brother" and then it's got a phone number.
points at the shoelace where there are indeed words written on it
My dad must've left this for me to find.
ThistleChill
My eyes widen as I read it over. Holy shit, dude….
Tommy nods, a mix of excitement and disbelief on his face. Yeah, I know right? My dad has a secret son! Can you believe it?!