Book Excerpt from "Inspiring Adoptive Love" (ISBN: 978-1-312-19215-7)
INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - TWO MONTHS LATER, 4 P.M.
Michael watches as Ty walks over.
TY
You've been very patient with me.
MICHAEL
It isn't hard.
TY
Thank you.
MICHAEL
You are my son and I love you.
TY
I care about you.
MICHAEL
I know.
TY
Why can't I say it?
MICHAEL
Do not be hard on yourself. You have been through a lot.
Gabriel walks over.
GABRIEL
You show love with your actions. Many say it but how many show it?
MICHAEL
You are wise beyond your years.
Kye, Jye, and John James walk over.
MICHAEL
You all are.
INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - THREE HOURS LATER
Michael watches as Kye walks over.
KYE
I'm sorry I have been such a jerk to you.
MICHAEL
You have nothing to be sorry about.
KYE
I've been a jerk to you. All you've done is try to help us but I've been a jerk.
MICHAEL
You have not been a jerk. The five of you have been through a lot.
KYE
I know I’m a jerk.
MICHAEL
You are not a jerk. Do not insult yourself. You have been hurt badly.
KYE
I should not have taken it out on you.
MICHAEL
Do not be so hard on yourself.
MICHAEL
(beat)
I love you.
KYE
I care about you.
MICHAEL
I know.
KYE
I trust you.
MICHAEL
I am glad.
Kye walks off.
INT. - MICHAEL'S HOUSE - AN HOUR LATER
Michael watches as Ty walks over.
TY
I hope one day I can say it back to you the way you say it to us.
MICHAEL
You will when you are ready. Do not be so hard on yourself.
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