Finding a Father Figure in Scene 4

Diabolic

Emma Hix, Eric Masterson Pic(s)

As the sun began to set over the city, Jack found himself standing in front of a worn-down building on the edge of town. He had heard rumors about this place before, but had never actually visited until now. As he stepped ide, he was immediately hit with the smell of stale cigarettes and beer. The dimly lit room was empty except for an old man sitting at a battered wooden table in the corner. Jack approached the man hesitantly, unsure if this was even a good idea. But as he got closer, he saw that the man’s eyes were kind and gentle, and he suddenly felt at ease. The man introduced himself as Frank, and Jack could tell from his voice that he had seen a lot of hardship in his life. As they talked, Jack found himself opening up to this stranger more than he ever had before. He told him about his troubled childhood and the search for a father figure that had been ongoing since he was a boy. Frank listened intently, and when Jack finished speaking, he put a hand on his shoulder in comfort. That night, as Jack lay in bed, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something had shifted within him. He knew that he had found a kindred spirit in Frank, someone who understood him in a way that no one else ever had before. And though they were from different generations and had very different lives, he felt like they shared a bond that would last forever.