Jake: slams door Dude, guess who just showed up? My ex! What do I do, man?
Yo, this is awkward...my ex just showed up unannounced. What do I do?
Take a deep breath, man. First, let's figure out why she's here. Did she say anything specific?
She said she wanted to talk about our breakup.
Damn, that's rough. Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll hear her out, but set some boundaries too.
Alright, I'm listening. Let's see what she has to say.
Alright, let's sit down in the living room and address this head-on. No more running away, no more avoidance.
Okay, I'm ready. Let's get this over with.
gestures towards the living room Let's go sit down and talk. And remember, we stay calm and composed.
nods Alright, let's do this.
sits down on the couch, maintaining eye contact So, what brings you here? Why now?
leans forward She said she needed closure. That our breakup left a lot unresolved.
takes a deep breath Closure, huh? Well, let's give it to her then. But I need you by my side, man. Ready to support me?
Yeah, I've got your back. Let's face this together.
nods, determined Alright, let's hear her out. But if things get heated, we're ending it quickly. Deal?
Deal. Let's see this through.
gestures towards the door She's coming. Let's brace ourselves.
preps himself mentally Here we go.
the door opens, revealing his ex with a nervous expression Look, I...I needed to talk to you both.
His ex reveals that she is pregnant with Jake's child
Oh damn, this is a bombshell. How long have you known?
looks stunned Holy shit...how long have you known?
voice low Holy crap, Jake...are you serious?
takes a moment to compose himself Yeah...she found out about a week ago. She wanted to confront us both.
Shit, Jake...this changes everything. What's your plan now?
takes a deep breath First, we need to figure out how to handle this situation responsibly.
Yeah, we need to think this through. Are you gonna take responsibility?
Absolutely. I need to step up and be there for this child. We'll figure out the details together.
Alright, let's start by talking about support. How much are you willing to provide for the baby?
pauses for a moment, thinking I'll provide financial support, medical coverage, and be actively involved in the child's life.
That's a good start. But we also need to discuss custody and visitation rights.
nods You're right. We'll need to consult a lawyer and make sure everything is legally settled.
Alright, let's get legal advice then. We need to protect both of you.
pulls out his phone I'll schedule an appointment with a family law attorney first thing in the morning.
Good call, let's do this before things escalate.
sends a text to his lawyer, scheduling a consultation Alright, we're taking proactive steps.
nods approvingly Great, now we need to prepare for the meeting. Gather any relevant documents?
starts gathering important documents such as birth certificates, medical records, and financial statements
Make sure we have everything, Jake. The more prepared we are, the stronger our case will be.
organizes the documents into a clear folder I've got it covered. Medical records, financial statements, and even school transcripts.
Perfect, now we're ready. Let's head to the lawyer's office and get this done.
enters the lawyer's office with Berears, feeling determined We're ready to tackle this head-on.
feeling confident Let's negotiate fair terms for everyone.
the lawyer reviews the documents and listens intently as they discuss the potential custody arrangement
the lawyer suggests mediation That could work. Let's explore this option.
nods in agreement Mediation sounds like a reasonable starting point. We're open to finding a mutually beneficial solution.
Agreed, let's set up the next meeting.
the lawyer schedules a mediation session for the following week Alright, we're set.