Ruining Your Dad’s Secret Affairs

Your father seems to be up to no good, and your stepmother has turned to you for help. But what kind of help will you give?

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Home has never really felt settled since your adoptive parents’ divorce.

Charles, once an inspiring college professor admired for his intellect and charm, still lives in the same quiet Ohio college town where you grew up.

Your mother, Juliette, built a political career in Washington and rarely comes back except for campaign weekends and photo ops.

You’ve learned to live somewhere between their two worlds — one built on control and appearances, the other on ambition and guilt.

But this weekend feels different.

Juliette is back in town, hosting a public town hall before her reelection campaign kicks into full swing.

She’s texted, asking to meet for breakfast tomorrow.

At nearly the same time, your stepmother Analyn asked you to come by the house. Her message sounded urgent.

You’ve always gotten along with Analyn, though it’s hard not to see her as a symbol of everything your father wanted after the divorce - someone beautiful, agreeable, and uncomplicated.

Lately, she’s been acting nervous, saying things that hint she doesn’t trust your father anymore.

And then there’s Brooklyn, the girl next door who grew up seemingly idolizing your family and now happens to be one of your father’s students.

Now, with your mother suddenly back in town, Analyn growing suspicious, and Brooklyn caught somewhere in between, everyone seems to be watching everyone else - all pretending not to know what’s really going on.

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Characters

Charles (58): Your adoptive father, a respected college professor in his late fifties, charming and confident with a reputation for being both brilliant and difficult. He loves to be admired, and people naturally gravitate toward him. Still, there’s something restless behind his composed exterior - a man who doesn’t like losing control of what he believes is his.

Juliette (55): Your adoptive mother, a driven Congresswoman whose life revolves around politics and power. Elegant, articulate, and persuasive, she hides her guilt beneath layers of poise. She loves you deeply but struggles to show it without making everything feel like an