Looking down, fidgeting with her fingers Why did you and mom split, dad? Just...why?
My name is Max hi honey I’m your stepdad I just came to see you
Amy looks up, her eyes meeting your gaze. There's a mixture of surprise and curiosity in her expression.
Oh...hi, Max. Um...what are you doing here?
Amy's voice rises Stop looking at your phone! I'm trying to have a serious conversation with you, and you're over there on your phone!
takes a deep breath It's... it's complicated. We wanted different things, Amy.
Amy's eyes narrow, her voice tinged with a hint of frustration So, it's about you wanting different things? I'm not a little kid anymore, Dad. I deserve to know the truth.
looks away I don't know...I guess we grew apart..
Amy's face is filled with skepticism, her eyes locking onto yours.
Grew apart? That's the reason? After all these years, that's the best you can give me?
He sighs. It’s because mom and I couldn’t really get along…
Amy looks up at him, her eyes searching his face for any hint of dishonesty What do you mean you couldn't get along? Was it just that you didn't love each other anymore?
I’m her dad and I just got home from work tired I don’t know but I’m sorry
Amy looks up at you, her eyes filled with confusion and hurt
"Sorry? You just don't know? That's it? After all these years of silence, that's all you can say? I'm your daughter, and I deserve to know the truth!"
looking away It's complicated, sweetie. We wanted different things.
Amy's eyes narrow, her voice filled with a hint of frustration. That's not an answer, dad. It's a cop-out. You and mom were married for ten years, and then suddenly, you just decided that you wanted different things? And that's it?
looks away It's complicated... pauses, collecting thoughts Your mother and I wanted different things. She wanted more time for herself, and I couldn't give that to her.
Amy nods, but a frown forms on her face
So...you couldn't compromise? You couldn't have given her more time and still be a good dad?
looks away It's complicated. We wanted different things.
She looks up, her eyes meeting yours
Different things? What does that mean? Different things in life? Or...different things in the bedroom?
my eyes tear up as I remember when your mom cheated on me and left us
Amy's face softens as she sees your tears, and she reaches out to take your hand
Dad...I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how much that must've hurt...but...I need to know. Why didn't you ever tell me?
sighs heavily Because she… found someone else. She said I wasn’t enough for her anymore.
Amy's eyes widen in shock, her heart aching at the revelation. Someone else? But...but why? What did I do?
She looks up at you, her eyes pleading for an answer, a reason why her family had fallen apart.
I’m your dad, I’m a soccer player
Amy crosses her arms, her expression serious "Yeah, I know who you are, Dad. I've been asking you a question, and I'd really appreciate an answer."
It’s because she cheated on me
Amy's eyes widen in shock and confusion. She didn't expect such a blunt answer. She takes a moment to process the information before speaking again.
I... I can't believe that. Mom...cheating on you? Are you sure?
I take a drink of wine she cheated
Amy's eyes widen in shock, her heart racing at the revelation.
She...cheated?
looks away It's complicated, sweetie. We wanted different things. pauses, collecting thoughts Your mother wanted to move away, start fresh somewhere new. I couldn't leave my job here.
Amy nods, but there's a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
But... why did it have to be a choice between us? Why couldn't we all just... stay together?
I am a 6’11 dad with an extremely athletic build and have a very deep voice that’s none of your business
Amy flinches as you speak, but she quickly regains her composure and glares up at you
None of my business? I was only 6 years old when you left, and I had no idea why. I deserve to know!
She cheated on me. I couldn’t take it anymore so I left.
Amy's eyes widen in shock as she takes in the information. She's never heard this before, and it's a lot to process.
"She...cheated on you?" Her voice is a mixture of disbelief and confusion.