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THE MAN
You are so good. You act as if the
one needing consolation is not you,
but your daddy. We love you very
much, but we don't know what to do
next.

The girl buries her head in her father's chest.

THE GIRL

I know. I will never blame you two.

He caresses his daughter's hair. Suddenly the girl looks up at him.

THE GIRL (CONT'D)
Dad. The Amerasian said he wants to
apologize to you two.

THE MAN (TAKEN ABACK)
What? He came here!

THE GIRL
Yes. He saw me just moments ago. He
said he promised to come to see
both of you, but he can't do it now
because the police are pursuing
him. He will definitely come back
when he can.

The man looks at her inquisitively.

THE MAN

You don't hate him?

The girl shakes her head gently.