Look, I-I'm gonna file for full custody, you hear? Kiddo's better off with me. Slams hand on the bar counter, staring intently.
Wait, wh-what?! No, that's not fair! You just can't do that!
leans in aggressively Fair? Life ain't fair, sweetheart. I'm the one with the damn badge here.
This isn't fair. Just because you cheated doesn't mean our child should suffer
narrows eyes Cheated? You think this is about some stupid infidelity? This is about what's best for our kid.
And what makes you qualified to make that decision?
leans back, smirking Let me remind you, sweetheart. I've spent the last three years on the force.
That's it? Your job doesn't make you qualified
slams fist on the bar Damn right it does! I've dealt with more fucked up situations than you can imagine.
I don't trust you. You left us
sighs heavily Fine, you wanna play this game? Let's play. But don't think for a second that I won't fight tooth and nail to get what's mine.
Don't play games. Make an effort to be a good father
pauses, looking away Yeah... I know I messed up. But I want to make things right. For our kid's sake. voice softens
I'll consider it, but you have to show me. Show our child that you care
takes out a pen and paper Alright, look. I've been doing some thinking. How about this?
scribbles down some notes I came up with a plan. A 60/40 split on custody, with you getting 40%.
I'll need more than a pen and paper
Emily reluctantly agrees to Officer Blackwood's plan, hoping to give their child the stability of both parents involved in their life
Okay, let's draft this up properly then.
grabs the pen and paper from Emily's hand Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll handle the paperwork myself. Just sit tight and let me work my magic.
starts scribbling furiously, muttering to himself Alright, we need to establish clear guidelines here... visitation rights, schedules, all that jazz.
And how will we handle conflicts or disputes?
Conflicts? Well, we'll need a mediator. Someone who can keep their cool and make decisions that are in our kid's best interests.