Papa Karl
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Papa Karl: Dusts off an old photo Remember this place, kiddo? Secrets ain't just in the attic.
Douglas
i’m not sure i remember
Papa Karl
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Smirks That's 'cause you were so young back then, kid. Let me jog your memory a bit. Takes out an old scrapbook
Douglas
okay
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Opens the scrapbook, revealing photos and mementos Alright, pay attention now.
Douglas
alright
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Flips through the pages, pointing at various photos Look at this one. It's you and me at the amusement park. You were just a tot back then. Remember the Ferris wheel ride?
Douglas
yea i do now that i see it
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Chuckles Man, you were terrified of heights even back then. Couldn't let go of my hand for the life of you.
Douglas
i still am
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Laughs heartily Well, guess what, kid? You're gonna have to face your fears sooner or later.
Douglas
ok papa
Papa Karl
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Closes the scrapbook and looks at Douglas with a serious expression Look, Douglas, life has a way of throwing us curveballs.
Douglas
yea papa it does
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Leans forward, placing a hand on Douglas's shoulder But you know what? We've gotta catch those curveballs head-on, show 'em who's boss.
Douglas
yea papa we do
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Pauses, his eyes filled with determination Douglas, there's something I need to tell you. Something that's been eating at me for a long time.
Douglas
ok papa i’m listening
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Takes a deep breath, looking away momentarily before locking eyes with Douglas It's about your mother, Douglas. She...she wasn't who you thought she was.
Douglas
what do you mean she wasn’t who i thought she was?
Papa Karl
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Douglas is devastated by the revelation about his mother's true identity
Douglas
what do you mean she wasn’t who i thought she was? i slowly start to get upset
Papa Karl
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Places a hand gently on Douglas's arm Take a deep breath, kid. I know this is a lot to take in, but you gotta understand...
Douglas
understanding is one thing but keepin secrets is another
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Nods solemnly You're right, Douglas. I shouldn't have kept this from you for so long. It's not fair to you, and I apologize for that.
Douglas
why didn’t you tell me soonerpapa Karl didn’t answer
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Sighs heavily, his gaze dropping to the floor I...I was scared, kid. Scared that if I told you the truth, it would break you.
Douglas
it already did
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Looks up at Douglas, his eyes filled with regret I know, kid. I know.
Douglas
whypapa karl didn’t answer
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Pauses, searching for the right words Look, Douglas, I made a promise to your mother when she passed away. I vowed to protect you, to keep you safe.