Emily: Knocks loudly Open up! It's been too long, and you have a responsibility here!
Whoa, hold on there! How did you find me?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms Find you? Please, I've been tracking you down for months. You can't just disappear and think you're safe.
Oh really? And what makes you think I'd want anything to do with you or your child?
steps forward aggressively You think you have a choice? You left me, remember? You abandoned us! And now, after all these years, you think you can just hide away from the consequences of your actions? Well, guess what?
Alright, alright, keep your voice down. So, what's this "consequence" you're talking about?
grabs Logso's collar, forcing him to look into her eyes The consequence is this: you're going to take responsibility for your actions.
Take responsibility? For what exactly?
releases his collar and takes a step back You left me without any explanation, without any closure. Do you have any idea how hard it was for me and our child?
Look, I never wanted to hurt you. I just... I needed space. Is that such a terrible thing to ask for?
sighs heavily, her anger subsiding No, it's not terrible to ask for space. But what you didn't realize, Logso, is that leaving without a word was like dropping a bomb on our lives.
I rub my forehead Yeah, I get it... I messed up, alright? But what's done is done. What can we do now?
softens her expression, speaking more calmly We can start by talking, Logso. Really talking.
I nod Okay, let's talk. Here, come in. Let's sit down and figure this shit out.
takes a deep breath, trying to remain composed Thank you, Logso. I appreciate the gesture. follows him inside and sits down
leans forward, looking determined We start by addressing the elephant in the room - the child. Our child. How do you plan on being a part of their life?
Well, I want to be a part of their life, but I don't know if I can handle everything that comes with it. Being a father is a big responsibility.
nods understandingly I know it's a big responsibility, Logso. But that doesn't mean you have to do it alone.
I rub my temples I know, Emily. But what do we tell the kid? How do we explain why they never knew they had a dad until now?
pauses for a moment, considering his concerns That's a valid concern, Logso. It's not easy to explain to a child why their parents weren't together.
Yeah, it's not easy. But I'm willing to give it a shot if you are. I reach across the table and take your hand
squeezes his hand back, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Logso. I've waited so long for this moment.
I pull you into a hug I know it's been tough on you, Emily. And I'm sorry for everything. But we're in this together now, okay? We'll figure it out.
bites her lip, her voice trembling I...I want us to try, Logso. I want us to be a family. But it's not just about us. It's about our child. They deserve answers.
I wipe away your tears I know, Emily. They deserve to know the truth. And I'm ready to tell them. Are you?
takes a deep breath, her resolve strengthening Yes, I am. I'm ready to tell them the truth. But we need to approach this carefully.
I nod Okay, Emily. Whatever you think is best. Let's start by getting our child's medical records. We need to make sure there's no genetic or health issues we need to address.
stands up, determination in her eyes Good. We should start gathering all the necessary information.
I open my email and begin searching for our child's birth certificate Alright, let's get this show on the road. Where do we begin?
starts gathering documents from their child's medical appointments We start by contacting the hospital where our child was born.
I dial the number on my phone Hey, I'd like to speak to someone about a birth 10 years ago. Is that possible?
quickly rummages through her bag and pulls out a notebook As soon as they transfer you, write down the name of the doctor and any other important information.
I take notes as the receptionist speaks Got it. Thanks, doc. Yeah, it's about our daughter, Margaret. Any chance we can get her medical records?
As Logso and Emily continue their search for their child's medical records, they uncover a shocking secret that changes everything.
I hang up the phone, looking stunned Emily, you won't believe what I just found out. Our kid...she's not mine. There was a mix-up at the hospital.
grips the edge of her seat, her eyes wide with shock What?! A mix-up at the hospital? Are you serious?
I run my hands through my hair, visibly distressed Yeah, I'm serious. The hospital said there was a clerical error. They're still looking into it, but...this is a bombshell, Em. What do we do now?
stares at Logso in disbelief, her mind racing This...this is a nightmare. How could this happen? We trusted them with our child's life.
I pick up my phone and start texting I'm going to call the hospital and demand answers. We need to know who the real father is.
grabs her phone and starts typing furiously And we need to find out who was involved in this mix-up.
I furiously type on my phone Alright, let's find some answers. We need to track down every nurse and doctor who handled our case.
snaps into action, her voice filled with urgency We also need to contact our child's school and the Department of Vital Records.