EP6 - Missing Unity

Dreamchasers  - Episode 6

“Missing Unity”

# Scene 1

Belle, Julia, Ash

* Belle: Wow… this is getting interesting! The day they left…what day hmmm??

* Julia: Ah, the day our bond was torn apart.

Flashback

Julia and Ash behind the elementary school building. It was a snowy day outside so it was rather cold. Both Ash and Julia were wearing appropriate clothing for the weather, as they stood in front of each other on the snow-covered schoolyard.

* Julia: Ash, I've made up my mind. I think it's time I tell you something important…

* Ash: Hmm? I'm listening.

Ash smiled in a way that is rare to see.

* Julia: It’s about our relationship. I hope you'll understand.

Ash’s smiling face turned into a more serious expression in response.

* Ash: Oh…I….I think I can…

* Julia: So I've been thinking… and I realized that… I don’t really feel anything for you.. we don't really fit each other either …Everything between us is just.. too awkward…

Ash started watching her in mere shock while looking with an obvious sad expression. They look like they are about to burst out crying. But seem to be trying to hold back.

* Julia: So Ash…in this case….no one is at fault … but… I want to end this relationship…. I want to be the same way we were before this all sta-

Ash looked really hurt after hearing those words. From the moment they couldn’t hold back their tears anymore, they turned their back against Julia and ran away.

* Julia: WAIT! Ash!

Flashback end

* Julia: I mean, it was a strong 8 months. It lasted pretty long…  I didn’t want you to be hurt if we stayed together. You would find out how I felt by yourself…which…could have taken longer for you. I had to take time too, to discover them.

Ash made a bitter expression in response.

* Julia: I never had romantic feelings for you, but I didn’t know at the time when I confessed what I was dealing with.
* When we lived our moments out, something always felt wrong to me. After a while I realized that I liked you as a friend so much that I could have never lived with the thought of you being rejected.

# Scene 2

Julia, Ash, Kayla

Flashback

It was a pretty warm day in May, at the end of 7th grade.

Ash is walking in the elementary school halls. Julia noticed them and ran after Ash.

* Julia: ASH!!! HEY!!

* Ash: huh? Oh! Hi..

Now Ash and Julia are walking next to each other.

* Julia: Ash, I want to tell you something.

* Ash: Oh, okay. I am all ears!

Ash smiled at Julia sweetly. It could be read from their face that they really like Julia.

* Julia: So…I just wanted to tell you that I really like you.

Julia got something out of her bag now. She has given Ash a poem in their hand now.

* Julia: Here. I tried writing like you do. I admire your style.

Julia smiled. Then she waved at Ash and walked off the other way to her class.

Ash looks at the poem Julia handed over to them.

* Ash: Wait…this is….it’s…

Ash blushes really hard while reading it.

* Ash: IT'S A LOVE POEM!?!!

Ash looks flabbergasted just by reading that one piece of paper Julia gave them. They almost cried from happiness.

* Ash: I….I need to give this a response!!!!

Ash in another break during lessons seems to be writing enthusiastically on another piece of paper. Though…They seem to be erasing then writing something over and over again. Kayla, as usual, tries to persuade Ash to come with her somewhere. She always finds the worst time..

* Kayla: Ash!!

* Ash: GAH!!

Ash seemed to be jumpscared by Kayla popping out of nowhere. They quickly cover the paper they were writing on with their arms and blushes hard.

* Kayla: Hey uh…do you want to grab a drink and have a walk on the schoolyard? Maybe we could talk about school with each other.!

* Ash: Kayla… uhhh…uhmmm…

They blush even harder than they try to look away.

* Ash: Can I…finish…this thing first.?

* Kayla: The paper? Is that an assignment?

* Ash: Not really…uh…

Ash seems to be unwilling to talk further about it.

* Kayla: Okay Fine! I will leave you alone…

Kayla then walks off. Ash continues writing their letter.

In the end, Ash was so shy that they really hesitated on doing anything with the poem they wrote.

Ash walks towards Julia’s locker, then tries to slip in the paper. Then suddenly backs off. Then they attempt the same thing again. Then they back off again. For the 5th time, they actually slid in the piece of paper.

Ash was shook when the paper slipped out of their hands right into Julia’s locker.

* Ash: OH MY GOD…I JUST… GAHH!! Oh no…I think I made a slight mistake in the poem! Oh god…oh god…And this thing is…inside of her locker now!! God please help me…

Ash storms off with severe anxiety. Of course they couldn’t hide the blush on their face.

* Ash: Julia confessed…And I just…accepted it…haha…hahaha!

Ash started to look happy again as they were walking away from the locker.

Flashback end

# Scene 3

Ash, Julia, Kayla, Belle

Ash lifted up their head towards Julia. They sometimes look at Julia now.

* Julia: I wanted to make you happy, Ash. But…I never wanted to make you live a delusion.

* I just want you to know that this isn't your fault, and it isn’t mine either. You're an amazing person, so never think that you weren’t enough for me. Ash, I would be glad to stay friends with you. But this is your decision. I respect your wishes and I will understand if you do not wish that anymore.

Ash seemed to have looked at Julia now in the eyes. They had a worrisome face. Though not as afraid anymore as earlier.

* Belle: Decide wisely, okay? Be friends with Julia or be friends with Julia!

Kayla seemed to walk in the halls as well now. She noticed Julia and Belle surrounding Ash. So she now starts walking up to the unusual group of 3.

* Kayla: Ash!

* Ash: ?!?

Ash looked backwards now as they heard Kayla from behind.

* Kayla: What's happening here?! Did they do something to you??

Ash looks at Kayla who is approaching them.

Ash just slightly shakes their head sideways.

* Belle: Aye we're not criminals! Don’t put it that way ehehe..

Kayla looks worryingly at Ash.

* Kayla: You sure?

* Ash: …..it’s o-okay, Kayla….

* Kayla: Want to come and join us in the cafeteria? We're gonna have a drink. George, Blake and Sophia will be with us!

Ash nods. Kayla starts to lead Ash out of the conversation Ash got dragged into earlier.

Julia smiles at Ash one last time before they turn their head away towards Kayla.

When they got further away, Kayla looked slightly frustrated.

* Kayla: WHAT WERE YOU EVEN TALKING ABOUT?

* Ash: Ah…Julia…was just telling me how she felt…

* Kayla: Julia this, Julia that…eugh…

* Ash: She told me that she wants to be friends with me again…

* Kayla: This girl…what is she trying to do???

* Ash: Don’t worry…it’s…probably not something bad…

* Kayla: Are you gonna be friends with her again???

Ash is silent.

* Ash: ……..

* Kayla: Be careful, okay? I don’t want you to be hurt. Do you want me to come with you every break? I will-

* Ash: KAYLA!!!!! I told you I'm fine! Nothing bad happened!!!

Ash blushed.

* Kayla: A-oh…

# Scene 4

Ash, Kayla

Ash and Kayla arrive at the cafeteria. No one is there yet but Ash and Kayla.

* Kayla: Shucks!!! We were at the snack bar while no one was here…

* Ash: Let’s sit down while we wait…

The two friends sit down at a table.

* Kayla: This will be boring…

Kayla starts to fidget with her fingers.

* Ash: We should find something to talk about then..

* Kayla: Right, right!!! Hmmmmm…..

Kayla started brainstorming about what thing they should talk about.

* Ash: I wonder what kind of topic she will come up with this time..she can be very random sometimes.

Kayla got an idea.

* Kayla: OH! Ash, what animals do you  think we will be in our next lives??

* Ash: I mean, I never thought about that before…That's a good question…

* Kayla: Maybe, you would be a cute little kitty!! A fluffy and adorable cat!

* Ash: Cat?…Well…It would be pretty nice to be a cat to be honest…and I do love cats.

* Kayla: YES! YOU WOULD BE A CAT!! Ash, what would I be??

* Ash: What animal would you be?

* Kayla: YEA YEA!!! I know you can say something that is cool!

Ash started thinking about what Kayla would be.

* Ash: What would Kayla be? Well, definitely not a cat.. rather like a…dog? Hmmm…well…wait she isn’t really an obedient type…

Ash was silent for a few seconds then something popped in.

# Scene 5

Ash, Kayla, Daisy

Small flashback

Small Kayla and Ash at a zoo on a school trip.

* Kayla: Woah! Look at all of those tigers!

Ash walks over to the place Kayla is looking at.

* Ash: Pretty…

Kayla looks at Ash.

* Kayla: I know right? OH!!!

She noticed something in the distance.

Kayla suddenly runs off to another nearby cage. Ash is trying to catch up to her.

* Kayla: ARE THOSE…

She stops at a cage. Ash manages to catch up to her.

Ash slightly huffs a few times and looks where Kayla is looking.

* Ash: …..F…Fo…Foxes?

Kayla is nodding intensely.

* Kayla: WOOOOWW!!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!! LOOK AT THEM!!!!

Ash nods in response.

* Kayla: Anything to say? You look like you wanna say something..

Ash looks around. They point at the zoo store.

* Kayla: The store? Ah..I'm not really in the mood for that…I'll wait here outside!

Ash goes inside. After a few minutes, they came outside with a fox plush and a notebook. They slowly approach Kayla from behind. She is talking to Daisy so she doesn’t notice Ash is behind her.

* Kayla: Daisy look! there they are!

* Daisy: Oh that is so cooooll!!

* Kayla: One of them is eating the meat!

Ash doesn’t know how to give any comments at the moment. In the end, they just tap Kayla’s shoulder.

* Kayla: Huh? Ah!

She notices Ash with the plush. Ash looks like they want to hand that plush to her.

Kayla’s eyes sparkled up in huge excitement.

* Kayla: YOU ARE GIVING THIS TO ME?? AHHH THIS IS SUCH A CUTE PLUSHIE!!!

Kayla grabs the plush and jumps around with it.

Ash starts writing in a book with a cheetah on it. A book they bought to back up the one that got kicked in the sewer earlier.

* Ash: Thank you…

Kayla looks at that in surprise.

* Kayla: What are you thanking me for?! I'm thanking you!!!

* Ash: For choosing me…

I know you have better people to talk to..

Ash gives a slight smile.

* Ash: I'm giving your kindness back to you.

* Kayla: AWWW!!! I JUST WANT TO HUG YOU RIGHT NOW!!!!

Kayla hugs Ash (even though she has a plush in her hand as well.)

* Kayla: YOU GOT ME MY FAVORITE ANIMAL!! THANK YOUUUU!!

Ash smiles back sweetly.

Flashback end

# Scene 6

Ash, Kayla, Blake, George

Kayla seems to be waiting for Ash. She is now playing with the small salt shaker that was placed onto the table. She tilts it left and right and watches as the salt goes the way she is tilting the salt shaker.

* Ash: I have an idea …
* Could she be…a fox?

Did she mention foxes before.? Oh yeah she did..

She’s a lot wilder than a dog could be..and some foxes are friendly…

* Kayla: What is it??

* Ash: Maybe… You could be a fox?

Kayla finally puts down the salt shaker. Her eyes started shining when she heard the word “fox”.

* Kayla: OOOHH!! A FOX?! FOXES ARE MY FAVORITE ANIMAL!

* Ash: At first I was thinking of a dog but it didn’t feel right…
* After giving it more thought, I thought maybe a fox would fit your personality more..
* …do you agree? Or…should I think more.?

* Kayla: Can you explain how you came up with that?? I'm curious!

* Ash: Well…you like them…
* And you're wilder than a d-dog could be…D-don’t think of that in a bad way…
* Foxes are pretty cute…sometimes they get angry but they can be friendly too…

Ash smiles warmly while saying these words. Kayla slightly blushes on that. She feels her heart throbbing more.

* Ash: They are playful and loyal..and emotional..

Kayla’s face slowly turns more and more flushed while listening.

* Ash: You are really curious and quick too…just like a fox…I barely can keep up with that pace of yours..
* You are also kinda competitive and ambitious…

Meanwhile in the background, Blake and Sophia walk in the room. These two do not notice them appear at all.

* Ash: I also really love your motivation for everything..
* Am I right? I think you are like a fox…

* Kayla: R-right! Hahaha I'm a fox alright! Absolutely! Really!! Hehe…

Ash and Kayla herself as well noticed that she is a little unusual again.

Sophia tries to say something, but Blake puts his hand on her mouth.

Now, they silently watch Ash and Kayla.

* Ash: …Are you sure I was right.? Oh, did I say something wrong.?

* Kayla: YES YES!! YOU'RE RIGHT!! I…I'M SURE!! You're absolutely right.! What is wrong with me?! I DO AGREE WITH ASH!!! Hah…It’s that weird thing again…

Kayla awkwardly stares with a red face with a nervous smile.

* Ash: Are you okay though? You look a little red…

* Kayla: Yeah.! I am. Heh…

* Ash: If you feel sick I can take you to the nurse… I don’t want you to be hurt either..

Blake face palms.

* Blake: Ash, you knucklehead.. How do you not get it?? She is so in love with you!!!!

Sophia stares at Blake, really wanting to say something. Blake doesn’t take his hands off her mouth yet. Meanwhile, George appears as well. He joins the two spectators.

* Kayla: I'm okay!

* Ash: LET ME CHECK YOUR TEMPERATURE!!

* Kayla: I SWEAR I AM NOT HO-

Ash takes their hand on Kayla’s. Kayla heavily blushes in return while getting even more nervous than before.

* Kayla: A-a…a…ah…uh…auh…

Blake, George and Sophia started slightly giggling in the background.

* George: Pfff…This is hilarious! I can't with them.!

Kayla doesn’t understand what is going on at all.

* Kayla: Why is Ash doing that??? I TOLD ASH THAT I'M FINE!!!!! Oh god just stay calm…What is with me again?! Ash thinks I'm sick?!

Ash seems to notice that Kayla is probably not sick. Though Ash couldn’t help but to keep checking for a few more seconds.

* Ash: She's warm..but…not flaming hot…Maybe she's not having a fever? But then what's with her face?? And her pulse…is rather high…

Kayla keeps focusing on the fact that Ash’s hand is touching hers. In her nervousness, she started twirling one of the strands from her hair with her other hand.

Ash releases her hand now.

Kayla seemed to be still blushing as hard as before because her mind is running on that one thing over and over.

* Ash: Is this a kick-in from her disorder thingy? What is it.? Is it…HUH? No…It can’t be… Are you nervous? T-Try calming down,…okay? Uhm… I can p-put my…hand…back? if it helps….or…..I don’t know…

* Blake: It’s getting really awkward…

* Kayla: Ah…uh!!!! I'm o-okay!!...I am!!! Hah.! I don’t know what's gotten into me..hehe..

She keeps playing with that one strand meanwhile.

Blake thinks he could interfere now. He lets go of Sophia and approaches Ash and Kayla. Sophia and George follow.

* Blake: Hey you two…what is going on?

Kayla and Ash both seemed a little jumpscared by Blake and the others.

* Kayla: AH! Oh hi.! Nothing much.! Just a little talk! Heh…

* Ash: Hello…I-…I'm not sure…

George smirks at Kayla.

* Kayla: GEORGEE!! WHAT'S THAT FACE OF YOURS?!

* Blake: Let’s just grab a drink…

* Sophia: LET'S DO THAT!!! I want….a coke!

# Scene 7

George, Kayla

In the afternoon, at home. George gets home while Kayla was sitting on the couch, writing something. Kayla seems a little embarrassed in front of George.

* George: I'm home! Kayla.. Can we talk?

* Kayla: Oh.?

He sits down next to her.

* George: I don’t mean to nag you about this but…are you really sure about the…Ash thing we talked about earlier.?

* Kayla: So that's why you smirked at me earlier…! You and Blake are wrong!

* George: Please Kayla, just listen to me…It'll make your life easier if you do…

Kayla stays silent.

* George: I just want to help you, alright? Trust me, the world isn’t gonna end if you admit it. It’s okay, Kayla…It happens. I should know.

* Kayla: Huh.?

George blushes slightly while smiling at her.

* George: There's this girl I'm interested in from the 2-B class… She usually hangs out with that girl with pink hair. We talk sometimes after class.

* Kayla: Girl with pink hair.? Second year.?

* George: NO! NOT THE PINK HAIR! Kayla you don't pay attention sometimes..She has black hair with purple dye on her bangs.

* Kayla: She paints her hair? Pfff…

* George: Now that I shared with you, it's time for you to share your interest with me.

* Kayla: I NEVER AGREED TO TRADING WITH YOU AND I DON'T HAVE ANY CRUSHES!! I TOLD YOU!!

# Scene 8

Ash, Dorothy, Amber

The next day. It’s a Saturday morning. The amusement park day got scheduled to Sunday due to family activities…

Dorothy, as usual, came to wake up Ash.

* Dorothy: Aaaaaasshhh! Wake up!! It's 8am, and dad is going to be here soon!

* Ash: AAUuuughhh….okayyyyy….

Ash sits on the side of the bed.

* Dorothy: Amusement park day will be tomorrow, don't worry.

* Ash: How come he is coming back?? Wasn’t  planned for December??

* Dorothy: Well, dad-

* Ash: YOUR dad.

* Dorothy: …Dad managed to come earlier! He’s finally going to be with us!

Ash sighs in small anxiety.

* Dorothy: He loves you, you know? You should call him your father…

* Ash: But he's not my real dad…

* Dorothy: I know I know, but doesn’t it make you feel more safe knowing that you're part of a full family?
* You haven't had anyone else but your mom since you were born…before we came.
* He is a good person and you know that damn well. You lived with him!

* Ash: But it’s…

Amber (mom) starts shouting from the other room meanwhile.

* Amber: Quick, dress up now!! Come have breakfast!! He's almost here!!

* Dorothy: Right…Kitty pajamas off, normal clothes on, Ash!

# Scene 9

Ash, Dorothy, Amber, Vincent

After breakfast. The three family members are sitting on the couch while the tv is on. Dorothy is on her phone meanwhile though.

* Amber: Please try to talk with your own father. I know it can be hard to get used to, but-

* Ash: uh…

* Amber: Ash, please. He treats you right…

The doorbell rang.

Amber stood up and walked to the door. She then let in Ash’s stepfather (and Dorothy’s father) aka Vincent.

Vincent’s face and hair is similar to Dorothy’s. He has green hair and brown eyes. He looks quite young despite the fact that he has a grown up, blood-related daughter.

His voice could be heard in the other room as he spoke to Amber.

* Vincent: Hey Honey. I'm glad I could come back earlier.

* Amber: OH MY GOD!! I MISSED YOU!

Amber hugs him, and Vincent hugs her back.

* Vincent: I missed you too.

He smiles sweetly.

* Amber: The kids are waiting for you on the couch. Come inside! Make yourself at home.

* Vincent: Alright. Could you show me around too? I’ve never seen this place before.

* Amber: Sure, Honey.

Amber then leads him into the living room. Then Amber leaves to wash the dishes.

* Vincent: Hey sweethearts!

He greeted Ash and Dorothy with fatherly love.

* Dorothy: Hey dad! I missed you!!

* Ash: H-hi…

Vincent opened his arms in front of both Ash and Dorothy.

Dorothy stands up and hugs him.

Ash started thinking..

* Ash: …How would my real dad react if he saw me? Well I don’t know if he would recognise me though…

Now they let go of the hug.

* Vincent: How is it going, sweetie?

* Dorothy: Oh, I just got into uni. I had to find a university in this area that doesn’t have people with powers….

* Vincent: I've heard you all moved here because Ash has powers, right?

* Dorothy: Yeah! Fortunately, their best friend does too. Now she is our next-door neighbor.
* If you've seen another flat on this floor, it's hers.

Vincent now turns to Ash.

* Vincent: Oh I congratulate you two, Ash! I bet you will have amazing powers. Are you going to join the Heroes’ League? Is your friend going to?

* Ash: …That's what everyone keeps asking me…and the answer is still a no…but my friend will probably go…

* Dorothy: You'll probably go too. You never know..

* Ash: NO I…I WON’T!!!!

* Dorothy: Heh…Ash is really concerned.

* Vincent: I see…but doesn’t Ash know how well-paid someone is if they get into a High-Rank team? Or the Top Heroes?

* Dorothy: Ash knows, but see for yourself, they're really unwilling to go. But the fact that their da-..

Vincent shakes his head slightly at Dorothy.

* oh I mean…uh…you….want them to join, right?

Ash looks at Dorothy and Vincent in suspicion for a second.

* Vincent: Well I think they should but…it is their decision after all.

By the way, how is the new school going for you, sweetheart?

He turns to Ash again. It seems like Vincent is trying to feel like a father to Ash.

* Ash: Uhhh…it’s….okay….I guess….

* Vincent: How are your studies? I'm curious about the difference between magic and normal school.

* Ash: There are…additional classes…for people with powers…

* Vincent: And do you know yours?

Awkward silence…..

* Ash: No…

* Vincent: Have you made any friends there?

* Ash: Yea….

* Vincent: That's great to hear! Can you tell me more about your friends? Who are they?

* Ash: Aoi…Kayla…Blake…Sophia…George

* Vincent: Wow!! That's great! I'm really proud of you sweetheart. I'm so glad you're making friends now. Last year you only talked to Julia..

Ash stays silent.

* Dorothy: It’s kinda awkward when it comes to Julia…But! Ash is bringing Kayla to the amusement park tomorrow! I think it will work out well.

* Vincent: As best friends or as a couple?

Ash slightly blushed.

* Dorothy: More like friends.

* Vincent: I wish you good luck! That girl is a great friend to have.

When Ash was in 8th grade,

She tried to come over to see Ash in our old flat. I was the only one at home.

She ended up waiting for a whole hour just to be disappointed..

but we talked a lot.

She is a very……..unique girl.

It was clear then and now that she adores Ash.

* Ash: Adores…..me…?

* Dorothy: Oh I didn’t tell you this yet…last summer Kayla was diagnosed with ADHD…

* Vincent: Ah thank you! Now I know…

She shared a lot of things with me when I talked with her.

That girl talked about how she started chatting with a lot of people online because she wished for more friends.

Ash shook with surprise.

* Ash: So this is how she got to know Blake! He's not her childhood friend at all!
* She met him on the internet not so long ago!
* I was confused why Blake and Kayla told different things about their friendship to me..!
* I’ll note that Blake tells the truth more often..

* Dorothy: Huh… She's quite the oversharer, isn’t she?

* Vincent: Anyways, would you like to go somewhere today? As a whole family? I will treat you all.

* Dorothy: oh!! Sure!

* Ash: Uhhh….

Amber could be heard from the kitchen.

* Amber: sure honey!

Now Ash is the only one who did not answer…

* Dorothy: Ash?

* Ash: Oh…uh….uhhhhh….o-okay…

# Scene 10

Ash, Dorothy, Amber, Vincent

The family decides to go to a mall. They are also going to watch a movie there later.

* Vincent: It was kinda difficult to choose the movie..

* Amber: You know we cannot choose anything too violent…

* Vincent: Yea. I understand that..

* Dorothy: Both Amber and Ash aren’t fans of violent movies..

* Vincent: But most of what we could choose were that. I guess most people like these kinds of films..

* Amber: Anyway, let’s do something until the movie starts, shall we? Let’s look around the mall.

Now the family strolls around the mall in a group of four for a while.

In a shop…

* Amber: Look at these Honey! I think It would fit you really well!

* Vincent: I told you to focus on clothes for yourselves and not me.

* Amber: Please try these ones out! They look like they were made for you!!

* Vincent: Fine, I’ll be right back. I'm heading to the dressing rooms..

Now it’s only Dorothy, Ash and Amber. Amber continues looking around in the clothing store.

Dorothy and Ash just stand next to each other since they have nothing better to do.

* Ash: Dorothy..

* Dorothy: Hm?

* Ash: I…uhh…still feel very…awkward…..a-around your father…I'm really sorry…I feel so distant... you have your mom, you have memories with her, your father is here, Vincent loves my mom... and i'm here with my mom. That's my only connection..

* Dorothy: It’s okay…

* Ash: Huh?? You're not going to lecture me.?

* Dorothy: No..I don't blame you for feeling that way…I would feel the same way If I were in your shoes.

* Ash: Oh.?

* Dorothy: I would feel awkward too If I had to get used to your father..

Amber overhears them then suddenly appears next to them in no time.

* Dorothy: I never really knew much about him so…

* Amber: Ah, he looks so charming... His appearance…it's the same as Ash’s. Same hair, same eye color..

* Ash: That's why I look so odd between you all…

* Amber: Even your faces look very similar. You look like the younger version of your father, muffin.

But…if I think about it, we have each other's qualities.

Your father was a remarkable man. Unlike anyone else, he had a trait that made me feel drawn towards him. His unique and distinct characteristic was his strong will. He was brave and always stood up for what he thought was right. He was smart and knew what he wanted. His wild sense of style and love for punk rock were also admirable. And even though we were kinda different,

I guess opposites attract. Right?

* He was such a lovely person…I remember that one time when we went to the mall and…

While rambling her random stories, Dorothy got a bored look on her face now. Ash seemed to be more interested since they finally started to know something about their dad.

* Amber: And then he was-

* Ash: mom... if you loved him so much why did you remarry so soon?

Amber becomes very silent just by that one sentence. Now there's an awkward pause in this conversation..

* Amber: I lost myself after your fathers death… I was depressed. It felt like my whole world collapsed and yet I was there with the responsibility of caring for a small child, all alone in this big dark world with dark scary thoughts…

* Amber: I kept pushing because I knew I couldn't let you down as a mother, and I would've never forgiven myself if I'd done that to you. You were the only small ray of sunshine in my life during that time but it gave me so much hope.

* Amber: Then I met your now step father who has become a pillar for me during those times, providing me with the stability I needed, both mentally and financially. Thanks to him i could climb out from that dark pit i was stuck in and finally stand on my own

* Ash: Mom…

tears started to form in Ashes eyes. Ash quickly wiped it off and pretended like something got in their eye.

* Ash: If I were you I wouldn't be able to look at a car ever again and yet here you are working with them. You're really strong, mom.

* Dorothy: A car? Why a car? What does a car have to do with anything?

* Ash: My dad…died in a car crash.

Dorothy stood there with a remorseful look fidgeting not knowing what to do. Ash started smiling a bit but they realized this has become a conversation where laughing would be very offensive. Amber looked as if she had something to say but she looked unwell, like she was hurting.

* Amber: I think it's time we had this conversation…

* Ash: huh?

* Amber: I'm so sorry for lying to you all these years. Your father is not dead; he left us before you were born without saying anything. I thought this lie would be better for you than having to live with the shame and regret of having an absent father. But deep down, I knew this lie would come back to haunt me. You deserve to know the truth. I hope you can find the strength to make peace with this.

Ash stares with huge surprise.

* Ash: WHAT DO YOU MEAN “LEFT US”!?

* Amber: He…Disappeared. Without saying anything…

Ash looked really frustrated.

* Ash: DID HE EVEN CARE ABOUT ME!?

* Amber: I…I thought he did…He left 2 months before you were born…He used to say he was excited about you…but…I don't know anymore…

# Scene 11

Vincent, Dorothy, Amber

Suddenly, Vincent shows up again..with a bunch of clothes Amber gave him of course. He was kinda surprised to look at his family like that…

* Vincent: What in tarnation is going on over here??

Ash looked at everyone like they were about to cry.

* Dorothy: Mom said something about Ash’s biological dad.

* Amber: I…I…Ashie…Don’t cry…no no no…sweetie…

She hugs Ash.

* Dorothy: ….That was painful to witness..

* Vincent: Ah…Who knows what that person’s intentions were…

Dorothy looks at Vincent holding a bunch of clothes.

* Dorothy: DAD!? Are you buying all of those clothes??

* Vincent: Only some of them..Amber wanted me to get all of them. But the majority didn’t even fit. Amber wants me to get myself more clothes..probably because I don’t have much since I moved here..

* Dorothy: When is that movie starting, by the way? Can you check the time? We should get to the place on time.

She checks the clock.

* Vincent: Oh, we have 20 minutes untill we can get our reservation. The movie starts at 2pm…We should calm your sibling and your mother down first though…

* Dorothy: sigh that’s why I shouldn’t have mentioned Ash‘s biological dad…

# Scene 12

Kayla, George

These two are playing a video game in their flat. George meanwhile starts to ask Kayla.

* George: Is the hangout gonna be tomorrow? I thought it was today..

* Kayla: No, Ash had family plans..And yes, it's tomorrow. I might dress up in my cool clothes! Or cute clothes? What do you think?

* George: Depends on what kind of vibe you want to give off. Although, it would be best to dress up for the right weather, I don't want you to freeze to death. I could help you choose your clothes..

Kayla got distracted with that and wasn’t basically playing anymore.

George put the game on pause.

* Kayla: I want to make sure everyone will have the best time!

* George: …How many people did you invite??

* Kayla: TWELVE!! Wooooo!!!

* George: HOW DID YOU GET 12

PEOPLE?!

* Kayla: SHEILA HELPED ME GATHER THEM!!

* George: Sh- SHEILA? FROM THE LITERATURE CLUB?? That’s…surprising!