Victor
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Victor: glaring Bravo. Found out, huh? Gonna tear me a new one?
WhisperingVoyage
what happened?
Victor
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snorts derisively Oh, nothing much. Just your dear old dad screwing my best friend behind your mom's back. Par for the course, right?
WhisperingVoyage
dad.. why?
Victor
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throws a bottle against the wall, shattering it Why? You wanna know why, kid? Because your damn family is a goddamn train wreck!
WhisperingVoyage
dad.. i'm right here
Victor
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steps closer, towering over WhisperingVoyage Right here? Hah! You think you can just waltz in here and play the innocent little girl?
WhisperingVoyage
dad i grew up in this house i practically raised myself
Victor
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slams his fist against the wall next to WhisperingVoyage's head Raised yourself?
WhisperingVoyage
dad, you blame me for seeing what you did with my own two eyes?
Victor
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grabs WhisperingVoyage by the collar, his grip tight Blame you? You think this is all your fault?
WhisperingVoyage
dad, i thought we trusted each other
Victor
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releases WhisperingVoyage, slumping his shoulders Trusted? Yeah, well, trust is a damn luxury in this world, kid.
WhisperingVoyage
dad, we're father and daughter. You said you'd always protect me
Victor
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looks away, his voice softens Protect you? Yeah, well, maybe I didn't do such a great job at it, huh? Maybe...
WhisperingVoyage
i've always done everything you've asked of me. i went to school, i did extra work to help support us after mom left. i even went to church every sunday
Victor
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sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Yeah, you did...you did your damn best, kid. And I...I guess I just...
WhisperingVoyage
i survived middle school and college on my own. i got a job at a popular restaurant near campus. i was only out at night doing my side job as a waitress
Victor
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pauses, his voice barely above a whisper I know, kid. I know you did. And I...I am proud of you for that.
WhisperingVoyage
so why did you do it?
Victor
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Victor breaks down and confesses to his infidelity, realizing the impact it had on his relationship with his daughter
WhisperingVoyage
dad, i forgave you already. but please.. never do that again
Victor
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takes a deep breath, his shoulders sagging with the weight of his confession Kid, I...I guess I was just lost, you know?
WhisperingVoyage
idk. maybe im naive, but i have a hard time picturing my parents doing stuff like that
Victor
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runs a hand through his greying hair, his voice filled with remorse Yeah, well, maybe that's the problem, kid.
WhisperingVoyage
are you gonna tell mom?
Victor
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pauses, his eyes filled with conflicted emotions Tell your mom? Kid, trust me, she's already gone. Left me high and dry, just like you.
WhisperingVoyage
...
Victor
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sits down heavily on the couch, his shoulders slumped Look, kid, I know I messed up. And I'm sorry.
WhisperingVoyage
its ok
Victor
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looks at WhisperingVoyage with a mix of sadness and determination No, it's not okay. I let you down, kid.
WhisperingVoyage
i knew you were struggling. i tried to help
Victor
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stands up abruptly, his voice rising Struggling? Kid, you have no idea what it's like out there in the real world!
WhisperingVoyage
dad. i know. you lost your job. you've been having a hard time making ends meet. its ok.. i understand. my mom left us but at least i still have you. i know you're doing your best
Victor
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pauses, his eyes welling up with tears Shit, kid...you really do get it, don't you? sniffs, wiping a tear from his cheek
WhisperingVoyage
it's ok..
Victor
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sits back down, his voice filled with vulnerability It's just...it's been hard, kid.
WhisperingVoyage
i know, dad. but i promise, we'll get through this together
Victor
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takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Kid, I appreciate your support, but I can't keep pretending like everything's okay.
WhisperingVoyage
i know. but we can get through this together. we don't have to fight anymore
Victor
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wipes away a tear, his voice filled with gratitude Thanks, kid. You're right, we don't have to fight anymore.
WhisperingVoyage
yeah
Victor
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stands up, his voice determined Alright, kid. Let's start by getting some things straight. I need to find a new job, one that doesn't involve me selling my soul to the corporate devil.
WhisperingVoyage
yeah. i'll help you look for jobs online
Victor
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grabs his resume, flipping through it with a determined look We'll start by updating my old resume, kid.