[ 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]

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.

[bitchpls]

But I can't have kids now. Everything got too damaged.

[newhorizon]

Jules, I don't need you to have kids. Okay? That's all my past, it's not your future.

[bitchpls]

But what about the company?

[newhorizon]

I don't know. Maybe Richie will have children. Or maybe Zoran and Caleb will. Who knows? I don't think it will crumble to nothing if a biological offspring doesn't take it over. Someone who cares about is as much as we do is all that matters.

[bitchpls]

Dad, are you delirious?

[newhorizon]

I don't think so.

[bitchpls]

Had a stroke?

[newhorizon]

I don't think people can still text message when they've had a stroke.

[bitchpls]

What the fuck is a Caleb?

[newhorizon]

Zoran's partner. You met him at Christmas.

[bitchpls]

I did not. I met a Brett, and he's not getting my company.

[newhorizon]

Brett's almost a fully qualified Psychologist, I don't think he wants it.

[bitchpls]

Maybe you need to book an advanced appointment with him.

[newhorizon]

Who would the company have gone to if you hadn't survived and I passed away?