[ TEXT MESSAGE ] To Julian @ bitchpls

[newhorizon]

Jules, I have to take a raincheck on our breakfast date. I'm not feeling the best. Sorry, son.

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[newhorizon]

Jules.

[bitchpls]

You just met her.

[newhorizon]

And you proposed to Harley not long after you met him from your hospital bed. You don't think there are exceptions to all rules?

[bitchpls]

What if she hurts you? I don't want anyone hurting you.

[newhorizon]

Do you think all relationships will end in hurt?

[bitchpls]

Well, no. But a lot do.

[newhorizon]

Jules, I haven't been happy in a long time. I've had a hell of a lot of hurt even alone. I'm willing to take the risk.

[bitchpls]

I'm not going to be nice if she hurts you.

[newhorizon]

You're not going to be nice until you get to know her either. You're Julian Beaumont, Head Bitch. But how will you get to know her if you've already assumed she's gold digging?

[bitchpls]

Nice takes more effort for me lately. I'm not sure there's a lot of nice people left in the world.

[newhorizon]

Which is okay. You nearly lost your life. Can you make an exception this time? For me?

[bitchpls]

Do you think she would be okay to sort of stand in as surrogate mother-of-the-bride, seeing as my own mother wants nothing to do with my wedding now I'm not doing it her way?

[newhorizon]

I think she'd be honoured. Give her some practice. She's a parent herself, Jules. And nothing like your mother, okay? I would really like for you to get to know her and have a relationship with her.

[bitchpls]

Dad, can I ask you something and you promise you'll give me an honest answer?

[newhorizon]

I'll always be honest with you, son.

[bitchpls]

Were you ever in love with Mom? Or is, like, Karla your first chance at that?

[newhorizon]

No, I was never in love with her. It was obligation. I tried very hard, but we were so different. I guess you're correct, Karla would be my first real chance at it.

[bitchpls]

You're definitely my dad, right? I mean, was she fucking around on you back then too?

[newhorizon]

I'm your dad, son. I don't think anyone could doubt that. I had them do a DNA test when you were born.

[bitchpls]

So, you always knew she was cheating on you? Did you ever cheat on her?

[newhorizon]

Yes, I knew. I turned a blind eye for the sake of reputation. No, I never did. I was busy enough enjoying being a father, I didn't care what she was doing. We both always knew the marriage was one of convenience.

[bitchpls]

I'm sorry you had to live your life like that, Dad. And I'm glad you have something to be happy about now. Happy's nice. It feels good.

[newhorizon]

I had enough to be happy about back then, Jules. I had you boys. You were my life.

[bitchpls]

But that didn't even turn out how you wanted it. Your straight son wanted nothing to do with the family, and your other son was gay.

[newhorizon]

Hey. I have never not loved you with my whole heart, no matter what your sexuality is. You're beautiful. I don't care if you're straight, gay, or somewhere in between. You're still my world.