In Another Lifetime By Yosh Episode 85A Chapter by Yosh Continuing to ask for forgiveness, Marvin processes his father's newfound passion to make things right with him in disbelief. Will things work out, or will Marvin dismiss it all?
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Anything in bold is narration. Anything highlighted in yellow is inner voices. Anything in italics is stage directions. Anything in bold and italics is context to the scene. Anything highlighted in blue is numbered lines. Anything highlighted in red is more information to the scene. Episode 85: The day is Sunday. April 30 1967. Marvin and his dad are talking in their balcony about mending their relationship together. Marvin Line 1) I-I don’t know what to say. Marvin’s dad Line 2) You don’t have to give me an answer now. Just be on board with what I’m trying to do. Marvin’s narration: Line 3) He wants to fix things between us? Line 4) But, why now? Line 5) There was a time in my life where I could’ve really used this… Line 6) But now, it just seems so out of place. Line 7) I’ve outgrown needing my father’s assurance. Line 8) And now that he wants to restore things… Line 9) I don’t know if I should hear him out. Line 10) Or tell him there’s nothing he can do. Marvin sighs and tries to gather his wits. He leans closer to the balcony, getting the fresh breeze in his face to cool him down. He sits in silence for a bit. Marvin’s dad Line 11) Is there anything you’d like to know? Marvin is caught off guard. Marvin Line 12) Know about what? Marvin’s dad Line 13) Like an explanation from me, on why things are the way they are? Line 14) Marvin: Way to point out the obvious, of course I want to know everything. Marvin Line 15) At this point in my life, I’ve just concluded that you’re straight up evil. Marvin’s dad is caught off guard. Marvin’s dad Line 16) B-But. I’m sure I have an explanation for all that you’re wondering. Marvin Line 17) An explanation, or an excuse? Marvin Line 18) And are you just doing this to make yourself feel better? Marvin Line 19) Or do you really want to make things between us better? Marvin squares up his dad. Marvin Line 20) Because knowing how you are, I’m sure it’s just so that you can spare yourself the guilt for how you’ve treated me all your life. He walks closer to him as he gets madder. Marvin Line 21) And if that’s truly that case, well then screw this whole meetup! Marvin Line 22) I don’t need you to promise me anything with your empty words! He is finally a couple of inches away from him. Marvin Line 23) In fact. I don’t need you in my life anymore! Marvin Line 24) I was contemplating quitting my job, and distancing myself from you. Marvin Line 25) And now knowing that you’d pull something this pathetic. Marvin Line 26) I think I’ve made my decision. Marvin’s dad hugs Marvin. Marvin is truly left speechless. Marvin’s narration: Line 27) He’s hugging me? Line 28) When has dad ever hugged me? Flashback to Marvin as a kid again. Line 29) I could’ve really used something like this back then. Line 30) But now, it’s too late. It’s far too late. Marvin pushes his father away. He gets emotional. Marvin Line 31) No! You don’t get to do this! Marvin Line 32) It’s not fair! Marvin Line 33) Do you not understand that it’s too late?! Marvin’s dad Line 34) If you want to quit your job, and never see me ever again. Then do that. I won’t stand in your way. Marvin’s dad Line 35) But, I won’t waste anymore time that we have together which is why I’m going to take responsibility for what I did to you. Marvin’s dad Line 36) You may not believe me, but I am truly sorry. Marvin’s dad Line 37) I am saying everything to you with the greatest sincerity. Marvin’s dad Line 38) I know I’m late, but I won’t turn a blind eye to this because you are my only child. Marvin’s dad Line 39) You’re the only one I have in this life. Marvin Line 40) Why’d you make her leave? All of them go silent. Marvin’s dad is confused. Marvin’s dad Line 41) Mama Milly? We had a contract- Marvin Line 42) No! Why’d you make my mom leave? Marvin Line 43) Why’d you make Luna’s mom leave too? Marvin Line 44) If they were in our lives, you wouldn’t be alone. Marvin Line 45) Mama Milly told me that my mom wanted to be a part of my life. Marvin Line 46) So, why’d you make her leave? Marvin Line 47) Are you that selfish to separate your kids from their parents? Marvin Line 48) If our moms were in our lives, things would’ve turned out different. And for the better. Marvin Line 49) But, you only thought about yourself didn’t you? Marvin’s dad keeps quiet. Marvin Line 50) You’re not saying anything because you know it’s wrong. Marvin Line 51) How could you be so selfish? Marvin’s dad Line 52) I made them leave because… Marvin’s dad Line 53) They weren’t going to add value to the both of your lives. Marvin’s dad Line 54) You and your sister were unplanned. Marvin’s dad Line 55) It seemed to me that they wouldn't want to be associated with an unplanned pregnancy. Marvin’s dad Line 56) So, I told them I would raise you guys in a way for them not to be burdened. Marvin’s dad Line 57) Even though your mom wanted to raise you with me. Marvin’s dad Line 58) I knew she wasn’t capable enough. Marvin’s dad Line 59) She was a frail woman, who didn’t have the time nor money to care for a child. Marvin’s dad Line 60) That’s why she died so soon. Marvin’s dad Line 61) With Luna’s mother, she completely didn’t want to be connected with the child whatsoever. Marvin Line 62) You could’ve helped her. Marvin Line 63) If she was so weak and poor, you could’ve helped her be there for me. Marvin’s dad Line 64) I already made up my mind then. Marvin’s dad Line 65) I realized it was a mistake shortly after. Marvin’s dad Line 66) But, I was too late because she already passed away. Marvin’s dad Line 67) I know I messed up there. Marvin Line 68) How could you be so thoughtless? Marvin Line 69) Did she mean nothing to you? Marvin Line 70) How could you be with someone like that and not love them? Marvin Line 71) Are you incapable of feeling emotions, or something? Marvin’s dad Line 72) It’s something I deeply regret. I know it was wrong. Marvin’s dad Line 73) And I’m sorry I wasn’t better for you then. Marvin’s dad Line 74) Through the way I made decisions. Marvin’s dad Line 75) I should have come up with a way to compensate for what you lacked. Marvin’s dad Line 76) But, I didn’t give you any of my attention. Marvin’s dad Line 77) Although you got that care from our caretakers and housekeepers. Marvin’s dad Line 78) You needed it from me. And I wasn’t there for you. Marvin’s dad Line 79) I’m really, really sorry. Marvin’s dad Line 80) I take full responsibility for all the hardships you went through. Marvin’s dad Line 81) I sincerely apologize for everything. Marvin’s dad Line 82) I’m just glad you’re in good care now. Marvin’s dad Line 83) You have Calista by your side. Marvin’s dad Line 84) She’s great at being there for you. Marvin’s dad Line 85) Hopefully she’ll fill in the holes I left in your heart. Marvin’s dad Line 86) If you don’t want to talk to me, I completely understand. Marvin’s dad Line 87) I'm sorry it's taken me so long to apologize. Marvin’s dad Line 88) I just want you to know. Marvin’s dad Line 89) Even though it may not sound possible to you. Marvin’s dad Line 90) That I love you. Marvin’s dad Line 91) I know you don’t believe me because I never showed it. But, it’s really true. Marvin’s dad Line 92) I love you and wish you all the best. Marvin’s dad Line 93) I never intended for all of this to happen. Marvin stays silent. Marvin Line 94) I need some time to process this. Marvin’s dad Line 95) Take all the time you need. Marvin leaves and walks home. He gets back to his place and Calista greets him. Rex comes by to greet him too. Calista immediately notices how upset he looks. Calista Line 96) You’re back. How did it go? Calista Line 97) Hey, you look upset. Are you okay? Marvin hugs Calista and melts into her. She hugs him back. He cries on her shoulders. She gently rocks him back and forth and rubs his back. Calista’s narration: Line 98) Marvin felt so heavy on me. Line 99) He put his whole weight on my shoulders. Line 100) As if he’d been holding in all the pain and agony that’s been bottled up inside him. Line 101) I didn’t pry to know what happened. Line 102) I just let him get it all out. Line 101) He cried so heavily. Line 102) He needed my shoulders to cry on that night. Line 103) Since I promised he could count on me. Line 104) I let him, and consoled him. Line 105) Because I have to be there for him in his hard moments too. End of episode. © 2024 YoshAuthor's Note
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