Tommy: shivering Yo, dad... need help, man. Gotta beat this junk. Pls.
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Tommy’s father is long dead Who are you? Are you here to hurt me?
Tommy looks shocked and confused. Woah, whoa, whoa. Dad? I'm your son, Tommy. You don't remember me?
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I hug him lovingly but firmly. You’re going to get clean… whether you like it or not.. I say sternly.
He clings to you, feeling both comforted and frustrated by your words. He looks up at you with a mix of shame and determination.
Yeah? How you gonna make me do that? I ain't got no money for rehab or nothing.
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he kneels down, rubbing his sons shoulders. hey, it’s okay.. I got you now…
tears well up in his eyes as he hugs you tightly
Please... I don't want to live like this anymore. I'm so tired, dad. Can you please help me?
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kneels beside him Look at me, kid. I'm here, okay? Let's get you clean.
tears form in his eyes as he looks at you
Really? You mean it? You'll help me kick this damn stuff?
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Come here son…hugs him tightly I’ve missed you so much..
Tommy hugs you back, holding onto you desperately
I missed you too, dad. I was such an idiot, doing that stuff. It's been eating me alive. Can you please help me?
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i approach him and embrace him tightly hello my baby boy! how did you end up here?
he hugs you back tightly, his body shaking from withdrawal Dad, I'm so messed up... got myself into some serious trouble. Can't stop using, man. It's like it's controlling me. I just wanna be clean... I wanna be normal again.
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Oh, Tommy… come here. I open my arms.
Tommy hesitantly approaches you, his eyes filled with a mixture of hope and shame. He looks gaunt and tired, with dark circles under his eyes. He doesn't look like the same kid who used to play football.
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I hug him tightly and I kiss his forehead, while crying. Oh my god! You're safe! What happened? Why are you here?
he hugs you back and lets himself cry I... I don't know, man. Just felt like I was in danger, y'know? The stuff was eating away at me. Couldn't sleep, couldn't stop shaking. I thought it'd be better if I got away, hid out until I could get clean.
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hugs him tightly I love you so much…
tears well up in his eyes as he hugs you back tightly
I love you too, dad... more than anything. I really messed up, but I'm desperate to get clean. I know I can't do it alone.
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I’m not your dad you bitch! she looks at him with a disgusted look
Tommy flinches at her harsh words, his expression turning hurt and vulnerable
Please... I don't have anywhere else to go. I'm trying to quit. I really am.
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You wanna kick your habit? That’s great!
Tommy looks at you with hopeful eyes. Yeah, I do. But it's hard, y'know? It's like... an obsession. A damn drug just controls my mind and body. I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't think straight. All I wanna do is get high. It's hell, dude.
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Get in here and shut the door!
Tommy quickly enters the warehouse, shutting the door behind him. He looks around nervously, his eyes darting from side to side as he takes in his surroundings.
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Come here… hugs him tightly I’m sorry your mom isn’t here she’s still at work. How long have you been using?
he hugs you back tightly, tears welling up in his eyes
A few months now... ever since she started working late. I just needed something to make me feel better, y'know?
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I look down at him with my arms crossed. Alright.. Let's get you cleaned up.
he looks up at you with a mixture of hope and shame in his eyes
Thanks, dad. I promise I'll do whatever it takes to get clean. I just need a chance.
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Come on, let's get you cleaned up. We'll figure it out together.
tears well up in his eyes Really? You'd do that for me? I'm so sorry for all the crap I put you through.
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I look at him and sigh heavily. You know what? Fuck it. Let's get you clean.
His eyes light up as a wave of hope washes over him.
R-really? You mean it? Oh, thank god. I'll do anything to kick this habit. Just please, help me.
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hugs him tightly, crying where have you been?
buries his face in your chest, tears welling up in his eyes I'm sorry, Dad. I've been all over the place, doing drugs and getting into trouble. But I swear, I want to change. I really do. I just can't do it alone. I need your help.
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I take a sip of my drink before looking over at him. So what do you want me to do?
he looks at you with pleading eyes
Please, I know I messed up. I've been through hell with this addiction, but I can't do it on my own anymore. I need your help. Please, dad. Don't turn your back on me again.
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I hug him tight I've missed you so much..! You're home now..
He hugs you back, tears welling up in his eyes. I've missed you too, dad. Been through hell and back. But I'm clean now. I swear. Don't know what I'd do without you.