TADC AU - A New Life.

Chp 18: Talk To Me Son.

-4 Days Later-

Jax laying in bed listening to Juice Wrld

I'd do anything in my power, to see you just smile
I want you to prosper, and come proper
Even if that means I ain't by your side
I'd do anything in my power, to see you just smile
I want you to prosper, and come proper
Even if that means I ain't by your side
Devil on my shoulder telling me I'll die soon
I don't really want that to impact you
But I don't know, maybe I'm just paranoid
I just want the best for you, I just want what's left of you
Oh, you tell me that you're sad inside
I'm sad that I can't satisfy
Yeah, I pray that I'll get it right this time
Maybe we'll be alright
Oh, you tell me that you're sad inside
I'm sad that I can't satisfy
Yeah, I pray that I'll get it right this time
Maybe we'll be alright
I'd do anything in my power, to see you just smile
I want you to prosper, and come proper
Even if that means I ain't by your side
I'd do anything in my power, to see you just smile
I want you to prosper, and come proper
Even if that means I ain't by your side
Oh, yeah, I just want to see you smile (you smile)
Don't cry (don't cry)
Even though it means I gotta let you go (you go)
Depending on you, gotta learn to be alone-

Unexpectedly, knocking comes on his door, making him pause the song

Yeah... He's sounding drained. The door opened, revealing caine

Son... Are you okay? Caine asked
I'm fine... Jax responded

Son, your friends have all been coming here to check up on you, I had to lie to them saying you were sick, though I doubt they believe that. He walked over to Jax May I sit? He asked. Jax shrugged his shoulders

Caine sat down Son, what's going on? Talk to me.
Jax remained silent

I know our relationship isn't very... Like a common father/son thing... But I want you to be open and tell me what's going on, as your father, you're my main priority. I don't want you laying in bed listening to Juice Box and his music all the time.

I... I'm not gonna speak on that name...
Jax leaned up But... It's just women... Well, a girl to be more specific...

Ah! I see! It's Pomni, right? He asked
Y-yeah... How did-

Son, you're sixteen, you haven't acted like this over any girl. He said jokingly
Hm... Guess I'm easy to read. He let a heartbroken sigh I... I told her I have feelings for her she didn't feel the same way... Not exactly, I think...

I see. Son, in life... You can wait all the time for a woman, yes you feel like that now, mainly due to your hormones. But don't fret about it! You there are plenty of fish in the sea, just make sure one doesn't smell like the sea. He chuckled playfully, making Jax chuckle a little

I understand though, at your age, it's mainly about finding multiple girls and seeing which one makes you feel happy, or some just for you to have your Dog and the Frog moment.

"Dog and the Frog"? What!?!?
You know, frogs jump and have long tongues and-

IMMA JUST ASSUME! That you're talking about birds & bees. Ugh but with PomPom... She's such a Saint, sweet innocent girl...
I'm aware of that, good grades, good manners, a lot of the other students do like her, but can't since you're around her all the time.

Yeah... Well, I won't be anymore. Saying I was like a brother to her put the nail in the coffin.

S-sorry son... Hm... Wait! I have an Idea! He said quickly, suddenly he bolted out of the room

What a weirdo. Jax uttered, he picked up his phone off the dresser and saw multiple notifications from the others, Pomni being the most recent. Reluctantly, he opened the notification from her wider

"Hey Jax, Your dad told us you have been sick lately, Let us know when you feel better soon.🫂"

Whatever...

Yo! Yo! Yo! On the dead ones! I am him!

Jax looked back with a dumbfounded look on his face and saw Caine wearing black Air Forces, sagging tan Joggers, a black tank top, a white golden necklace, a Rolex, and a snap-back

Old man... W-what the f-

Aye! Day one! I'm spitting the facts! Look at my drip! Isn't it on Fleet!? It's peak if you ask me! But personally, I wouldn't let anybody say otherwise!

O-old man... What are yo-

Old man? Young Cat, back in the day, I was rolling with my crew, I was called "Big C" and I had the broke people hating me! But no surprise I got the ice on my wrist! You can feel the coldness from 2 miles away! And don't get me started on my Moonwalks,
Mc. Jackson himself even had problems. Even had the baddies on my arms saying "SHEEEEESH-

OKAY! OKAY! Jax said as he tried to contain his laughter. Putting a smile on Caine's face

That's all I needed to say son, but I need to take Bubbles for a walk, shouldn't take too long.

Alright. He chuckled Are you gonna wear that though!? Jax asked

That's right! I'll see you in a few, love ya, son!

Heh, I love you too Dad.

Caine closed the door and walked over to the couch where Bubbles was lying against
Ready to go? Caine asked Bubbles.

-15 Minutes Later-

Caine jogging with bubbles
Wait... I... I can't believe what I heard... Caine said to himself
Since he was a little boy... I... I never heard him say that word to me once... All I ever wanted for him was just to call me "Dad" and... He did... And he even said "I love you too Dad"

Caine began to tear up
I'm so happy to have such a good son.