The Bloodline Lie

GeorgeSteve, think about your son. He's the reason you've fought this hard, isn't he?
Steve flinches, as if he's just been hit.
SteveHe was everything. I thought he was the one good thing the world finally gave me.
GeorgeWhat changed?
Steve tries to steady his breathing, but his voice is thin and brittle.
SteveI found the birth certificate. I'd never had a reason to look... I just assumed he was mine. He was my boy.
SteveBut under "Father"... it wasn't my name on that paper.
SteveIt was the one person I actually trusted.
GeorgeSteve... who was it?
SteveLucus. My own brother.
SteveHe's theirs. Everyone knew but me. I was the last one to find out my life was a lie.
GeorgeThey lied to your face.
SteveIt wasn't just a lie. They stole my life. They took my family and left me with nothing.
GeorgeBut you still loved that boy, didn't you?
Steve (Weeping)I loved him more than my own life. But now... I can't even stand to look at myself.
GeorgeAnd that's why you're here.
SteveIt's not that I'm in a hurry to die, George. It's just that there's absolutely nothing left to live for.
George (Softly)I hear you. But there's a piece of the story you're missing. You still have a reason to stay.
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