Alex: Why are they coming now? taps knife on table Tell me, why now?
Spuffyme
They said they missed you
Missed me? Huh. I'll believe that when I see it. They never gave a damn before, why now? leans in closer, eyes searching yours
Spuffyme
Alex how are you holding up?
Holding up? Holding up just fine, thank you very much. They think they can just waltz in here after all these years and pretend to care?
Spuffyme
I’m sorry…
Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, Spuffyme. They abandoned me, left me to fend for myself. And now they think they can just walk back into my life like nothing happened? slams fist on the table
Spuffyme
Alex please calm down
Calm down? You think I can just calm down? Well, guess what? They're not getting away with this. I won't let them play games with my emotions.
Spuffyme
Please.. if you would just hear them out I promise you will be happy with their answers
Happy? You think I'm going to be happy after they avoided me for years? laughs bitterly Happy? I don't think so.
Spuffyme
Alex I understand your upset and mad but your parents wouldn’t come back unless they really wanted to see you
Really wanted to see me? raises an eyebrow skeptically I've heard that one before, Spuffyme. They always come crawling back when they need something.
Spuffyme
Trust me Alex they aren’t looking for anything from you they just want to be part of your life again
Part of my life again? scoffs Well, they've got a lot to make up for, Spuffyme. They better be ready to explain everything.
Spuffyme
I’m sure they will
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Fine. They better start talking then. But don't expect me to forgive them easily.
Spuffyme
Your mom had a serious condition she was undergoing surgery today
Alex is shocked by the sudden revelation and decides to put aside his anger to support his mother through her surgery
Spuffyme
Alex….
takes a step back, visibly conflicted What do you mean? Surgery? Why didn't anyone tell me? voice softens How... how bad is it?
Spuffyme
Bad enough that she needed your parents there for her surgery
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Fine. I'll put my anger aside... for now. But they better show that they actually care.
Spuffyme
I promise they do
narrows eyes They better prove it. No more lies, no more excuses. They need to show me that they're genuinely here for me.
Spuffyme
If you don’t already have one we have a meeting room set up where they can talk to you
pauses, contemplating Alright. Let's go to the meeting room then. But be warned, Spuffyme, if they try anything funny, they'll regret it.
Spuffyme
Understood
walks towards the meeting room, fists clenched at his sides Alright, let's see if they're telling the truth. No more games, no more lies.
Spuffyme
I lead you to the meeting room
enters the meeting room with a stoic expression, sits down at the table Alright, get on with whatever you have to say. I'm not wasting any more time.
Spuffyme
my parents walk in and wave
looks at Spuffyme's parents with a mixture of anger and hurt You! What the hell do you think you're doing here? After all these years?