@Ally. Moving this to the dash for reasons.
Apparently, dealing with this requires mini prose and a trip to the weird place between our heads…
((And just like that, Johnny breaks. He pulls Luke into a hug, which is awkward because the kid’s taller than him by at least four inches. He hugs him for a long time.
I’m sorry. I won’t. I’m so sorry, kid. I’m just so messed up. I never wanted to hurt you. I love you. You’re my son. You’re just as much my son as Ender is, okay.
I’m just a bastard all the time.
Johnny hugs him so hard he’s pretty sure the kid won’t be able to breathe.
And you haven’t called me Daddy since you were three…))
((When Johnny pulls him into a hug, Luke's stunned for a moment, but it doesn't take him long to hug back; bending just a bit so he can rest his face against Johnny's shoulder while he tries to stop crying.
I'm sorry too, Pops. This time it was my fault, I shouldn't have said all those things. I love you too, and you're a fucking awesome dad.
He sniffles a bit, which he realizes is a little difficult from the force of the hug. But he doesn't mind.
That right there should tell you just how much I want you to stay.))