kicks open the door What the hell? You think you can hide a damn bump under baggy shirts?
Don't "hey dad" me right now, Sebastian. We need to talk about this... situation. points at the bump
there’s nothing to talk about, mom’s just really curvy sometimes ya know…
Curvy? Are you kidding me, Sebastian? Your mother is carrying your damn child! And you think you can just brush it off like it's nothing?
grabs Sebastian by the collar This isn't some goddamn joke, boy. You've got a baby on the way, and you better start taking responsibility for it.
releases Sebastian's collar Look, I may not have all the answers, but we can figure this out together. First things first, we need to talk to your mother and make sure she's okay. Then we can start looking into options for the baby. Adoption, maybe. Or if you're sure you're ready, we can discuss paternity and support. But this is serious business, Sebastian. We can't just sweep it under the rug. We need to be adults about this.
sits down on the couch Sebastian, I want you to understand something. I may be tough on you sometimes, but I'm only doing it because I want you to grow up to be strong. And that means facing your responsibilities head-on, even when they're difficult. I know this is a lot to take in, but we're going to get through this together. I promise.
ok, i will. sebastian walks out of the room and dials his mom’s number
watches Sebastian walk out of the room He's growing up so fast, it feels like just yesterday I was changing his diapers.
picks up phone and puts it up to his ear mom? hi.
pauses, takes a deep breath It's time to have a serious conversation with her. We need to make sure she's okay and that we're all on the same page.
oh hey babe, how’s it going?
leans against the wall, listening intently to Sebastian's end of the call Let's see how she responds to the news. Is she taking it well?
i- i’m fine, and mom said she’s good too. she wants us to come over
Alright, let's head over to their place and have a serious talk. We need to make sure everyone is on the same page and that we're supporting each other through this. stands up and heads towards the front door Let's go, Sebastian.
o-okay. hangs up phone and walks back into the room, hesitatingly sitting next to cordell walker
puts a hand on Sebastian's shoulder Hey, I know this is a lot to take in, but we're going to get through this together.
squeezes Sebastian's shoulder gently We're going to talk to your mom and figure everything out. Just remember, I'm here for you, no matter what.
yea. alright. let’s get going.
pulls up to the house and takes a deep breath Alright, Sebastian, let's go inside and face whatever comes our way.
o-okay. sebastian walks inside, with cordell walker following behind him
enters the living room and greets Sebastian's mom Hi, Eliza. Thank you for having us over. We need to talk about something important.
-hushed tone- Dad, I don't know if I can do this. What if I mess everything up?
puts a hand on Sebastian's shoulder Sebastian, listen to me. We're in this together, and I believe in you. We'll figure it out step by step, and I promise you won't mess anything up. We're a team, okay?
-softly- Okay, Dad. I trust you.
nods with determination That's my boy. Now, let's sit down and have a serious conversation with Eliza. We need to make sure everyone is on the same page and that we're supporting each other through this. leads Sebastian and Eliza to the living room Alright, let's get started.