Daddy’S Little Matchmaker
E 5
Theo Adelio (SA)
(Sighs sadly)
Theo Adelio (SA)
We pushed him too hard, Orion.
Theo Adelio (SA)
He’s always been… different. And we kept expecting him to be something he’s not
Orion Adelio (DA)
(Frustrated)
Orion Adelio (DA)
He’s right.
Orion Adelio (DA)
We should’ve considered the challenges before adopting him.
Orion Adelio (DA)
But we loved him, Theo.
Orion Adelio (DA)
We still do.
Theo Adelio (SA)
But does he know that?
Theo Adelio (SA)
Have we ever shown him enough?
They fall into a heavy silence, each lost in their thoughts.
Damien Adelio (E)
(sitting on the edge of the bed, watching Louis quietly as he gets ready for bed)
Damien Adelio (E)
Do you understand what’s happening, Louis?
Louis Adelio (SA)
(Hesitant)
Louis Adelio (SA)
Dad and Papa won’t be together anymore ?
Damien’s breath catches in his throat at the question.
He hadn’t expected Louis to grasp the gravity of the situation so quickly.
The divorce was something he wanted to protect Louis from, but now he realizes his son has felt the shift.
Damien Adelio (E)
But we will always love you, louis
Damien Adelio (E)
That won’t change
Louis Adelio (SA)
But, you don’t love Papa… Do you ?
Damien Adelio (E)
(Eyes softens, a flicker of pain crossing his eyes)
Damien Adelio (E)
(leans forward and gently pulls Louis into a hug)
Damien Adelio (E)
I’m sorry, Louis.
Damien Adelio (E)
I’m sorry that things have changed.
Damien Adelio (E)
But I’ll always be there for you
Damien Adelio (E)
Nothing will change that.
Louis hugs him back, his tiny arms wrapping around Damien’s neck.
He doesn’t fully understand what’s happening, but the reassurance from his father is enough for now.
Louis Adelio (SA)
I love you, Dad
Damien Adelio (E)
(heart cracks a little at the words)
Damien Adelio (E)
Love you too, baby
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