Maybe that's all that matters. That you two got each other out of the equation. Realistically, there's still a chance that this man may wind up being a disappointment. And there's also a chance that he doesn't even want to meet the guy. He just wants the answer to the question.
[Sometimes an answer can do a lot to soothe any questions. If only Rudy knew what a can of worms Ben and Dickerson were about to open up. He slides the turkey into the oven before placing his hands on her shoulders gently.]
And I know my son. If he's out there, if someone is out there, Ben will meet him. And that's okay. And, is it crazy I don't want him to be a disappointment? It's the last thing Ben needs and - I'd rather there be something to find. Maybe this isn't a bad thing. Just a surprising thing.
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[Sometimes an answer can do a lot to soothe any questions. If only Rudy knew what a can of worms Ben and Dickerson were about to open up. He slides the turkey into the oven before placing his hands on her shoulders gently.]
You raised a good kid, Lisa. He'll figure it out.
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( He leans against him. )
And I know my son. If he's out there, if someone is out there, Ben will meet him. And that's okay. And, is it crazy I don't want him to be a disappointment? It's the last thing Ben needs and - I'd rather there be something to find. Maybe this isn't a bad thing. Just a surprising thing.
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Maybe. And maybe it'll answer some questions for you too.
[He can't imagine it's been easy, having no idea who fathered your child. Maybe this can put those parts of her to rest as well.]
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( She puts the knife down and turns around. )
I'm really lucky I found you, you know that?
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[He smiles as he smooths a hand over her back.]
But I got pretty lucky too.
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( But his hands feel that, don't they. )
God, I just hope he's going to --
( She hears her phone ding and pulls it out. She holds it out to Rudy. )
I'm officially a part of Who Is Adam Milligan. Sounds like a True Crime doc. Oh, that reminds me, we have to finish the Winnipeg Whiteout tonight.
( Serial killers in a blizzard. )
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Me too. It's nice to be included.
[He puts his phone back on his pocket and nods.]
But yes. As soon as the boys go home, it's a date for you, me and the leftover pie.
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( It's quite the show! )