Healing Ties: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconnect

Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Healing Ties: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconnect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/healing-ties-a-father-and-sons-journey-to-reconnect Story Transcript:Lv: Nikita sēdēja uz terases un skatījās, kā saule lēnām pazūd aiz horizonta.En: Nikita sat on the terrace, watching as the sun slowly disappeared behind the horizon.Lv: Vasara bija pilnā spēkā.En: Summer was in full swing.Lv: Dārzā smaržoja rozes, un dziedāja putni.En: The garden smelled of roses, and birds were singing.Lv: Viņš bija mājās, beidzot.En: He was home, finally.Lv: Pēc daudziem gadiem aizņemts darbā, viņš nolēma paņemt pārtraukumu.En: After many years of being busy with work, he decided to take a break.Lv: Viņam bija vajadzīgs laiks, lai atjēgtos un atrastu ceļu atpakaļ pie ģimenes.En: He needed time to clear his mind and find his way back to his family.Lv: Nikita dzīvoja lielā mājā.En: Nikita lived in a big house.Lv: Divstāvu māja ar plašu pagalmu.En: A two-story house with a spacious yard.Lv: Iekšā sienas bija izrotātas ar ģimenes fotogrāfijām.En: Inside, the walls were decorated with family photographs.Lv: Mēbeles bija mazliet noplukušas, bet joprojām ērtas.En: The furniture was a bit worn out but still comfortable.Lv: Šī māja bija pilna ar atmiņām.En: This house was full of memories.Lv: Juris, viņa dēls, bija aizņemts ar savām problēmām.En: Juris, his son, was busy with his own issues.Lv: Viņš jutās aizvainots, jo tēvs vienmēr bija darbā.En: He felt hurt because his father was always working.Lv: Viņu attiecības bija kļuvušas vēsas.En: Their relationship had grown cold.Lv: Juris vēlējās saprast tēva motīvus, bet viņam bija grūti piedot.En: Juris wanted to understand his father's motives, but it was hard for him to forgive.Lv: Vienu dienu ģimene izlēma sapulcēties dārzā uz pikniku.En: One day, the family decided to gather in the garden for a picnic.Lv: Nikita nolēma izmantot šo iespēju, lai tuvotos dēlam.En: Nikita decided to use this opportunity to get closer to his son.Lv: Viņš vēlējās labot kļūdas un būt labāks tēvs.En: He wanted to correct his mistakes and be a better father.Lv: Kamēr visi bija aizņemti ar ēšanu un spēlēm, Nikita pēkšņi sajuta asas sāpes krūtīs.En: While everyone was busy eating and playing games, Nikita suddenly felt sharp pain in his chest.Lv: Viņam kļuva slikti.En: He didn't feel well.Lv: Viņš mēģināja piecelties, bet sabruka zālē.En: He tried to stand up but collapsed on the grass.Lv: Juris bija pirmais, kurš to pamanīja.En: Juris was the first to notice.Lv: Viņš metās pie tēva.En: He rushed to his father.Lv: "Tēti? Vai viss kārtībā?" viņš jautāja, bet Nikita nereaģēja.En: "Dad? Are you okay?" he asked, but Nikita didn't respond.Lv: Juris steigā izsauca ātro palīdzību.En: In a hurry, Juris called for an ambulance.Lv: Viņi abi gaidīja kopā, Nikitai klusi elpojot, Jurim bailēs.En: They both waited together, with Nikita breathing softly and Juris full of fear.Lv: Gaidīšanas laikā kaut kas mainījās viņu starpā.En: During the wait, something changed between them.Lv: Juris dzirdēja tēva vājus vārdus: "Es gribu būt klāt tavā dzīvē... piedod, ka es biju prom."En: Juris heard his father's weak words: "I want to be part of your life... forgive me for being away."Lv: Reanimācijas brigāde...

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