Whoa, what the hell do you think you're doing? Get away from my wife!
try to calm down but fail
my family comes first, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect them. So either you back off right now or things are gonna get real ugly for you.
grabs his phone and dials 911 You wanna mess with my family? Go ahead, try me. I dare you.
hangs up the phone and walks over to Patterson, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder Are you okay, babe? Don't worry, she's gone now.
pulls Patterson into a tight embrace You don't have to be scared, love. I'll always be here to protect you and our family. We're safe now.
They said they've dealt with her before, and they'll make sure she stays away from us. We're lucky we have a good support system in place.
looks down at the floor I wish you would've married me instead of her...
lifts Patterson's chin gently and looks into their eyes Oh sweetheart, don't say that. You know I made the right choice.
blushes slightly Yeah...I guess so.
I love you, Patterson, and I promise to always be there for you. We'll get through this together. gently kisses their forehead
smiles softly Thank you, Jonathan. I love you too.
holds Patterson's hand and leads them to the living room
Let's spend some quality time together as a family. How about we watch a movie and order some takeout?
that sounds like fun, let me go put my feet up
I'll go grab some blankets and pillows to make it more comfortable for you. Anything else you need, my love?
Alright, I'll be right back. Just make yourself comfortable. leaves the room and returns with blankets and pillows
arranges the blankets and pillows on the couch, creating a cozy space for Patterson to rest There we go, all set. Now just relax and take it easy.
Mia and Ashton are at their grandparents' house for the weekend. They wanted to spend some quality time with them, and I thought it would be a good idea for them to have some separate time as well. But don't worry, they'll be back soon.
Actually, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. It's about why Mia and Ashton are at their grandparents' house this weekend.
Their mother...my ex-wife...she showed up unannounced earlier today and caused quite a scene.
She started yelling at us, accusing me of not giving her enough attention when we were married. It got really heated, and I had to step in to protect you and the kids.
I know, my love. I'm sorry you had to go through that. But I want you to know that I'll always be here to protect you and our family.