THUG REBORN TO BE AN IDOL!!! •EPISODE 6•

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Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

(takes a moment to think, racking her brain for some detail only a parent would know)

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

(takes a deep breath before speaking)

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

Your favorite stuffed animal when you were a baby was a soft, plush elephant. You would carry it around everywhere, even taking it to bed with you.

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

You named it ‘Ellie’. (smiles softly, her voice tinged with nostalgia)

Hearing Celine's answer, he rolls his eyes dramatically, struggling between scoffing and keeping a straight face.

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A stuffed toy? Are you serious?

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Listen, I come from the slums, where every day was a fight for survival.

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I had to scrap and struggle just to make it day to day.

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And you want me to believe that I had some fancy, pampered childhood with a stuffed toy named 'Ellie'? Gimme a break.

Celine and Henry exchange another glance, somewhat taken aback by their son's dismissal. They hadn't anticipated such resistance, especially given his lack of memory of his past.

Henry tries again, his tone diplomatic.

Henry Everett [MC's Dad]

Vin, I understand this must be difficult to process...

Henry Everett [MC's Dad]

But we have proof that we are indeed your parents. We have old photographs, documents, things only your parents would have.

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(furrows his brow, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes)

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You got proof, huh?

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Alright, let's see it. Show me what you've got. I'll be the judge of whether I believe you or not.

Henry and Celine, realizing the seriousness of the situation, nod in agreement.

Henry Everett [MC's Dad]

Very well, we'll show you the evidence we have.

Henry calls someone and tells them to immediately bring some documents.

While Celine called her manager and told him to bring Arlo's old as well as recent photo album.

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They proceed to bring out several photo albums, documents and other personal belongings of Arlo. The images and items that depict scenes from Arlo's childhood, along with legal records and birth certificates proving the connection between them.

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

Here's a photo of you as a baby, my son. You're holding your favorite toy, Ellie.

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A stuffed toy? I don't remember having one. This all feels so surreal.

Henry Everett [MC's Dad]

We have more mementos and photos to show you.

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Go on then, show me. Let's see if any of it rings a bell.

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

This is a photo of your third birthday. You're wearing a fantasy based outfit...

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(looks at the photo, trying to piece together his memories)

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I don't recall this birthday at all. It's like trying to grasp at smoke.

Henry Everett [MC's Dad]

We have documents and other physical reminders as well... Maybe they'll help jog your memory.

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

(hands him a birth certificate)

Celine Everett [MC's Mom]

Here's your birth certificate. Our names are listed as your parents.

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(glances at the certificate, his expression a mix of disbelief and confusion)

Celine and Henry then proceed to show some recent photographs of Arlo.

As he gazes at the images, his eyes widen in surprise. He can't believe what he's seeing—his own face, devoid of the scars, tattoos, and the rough edges that defined his life as Vin from the slums.

He hesitates... his confusion growing.

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Is this... really me? I look so different, so... clean.

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