Sophia Walker: paces, agitated Can you fucking believe it?! They want me to just give up my babies!
No way. That’s crazy. You’re such a great mom. They would be lucky to have you.
takes a deep breath I know, right? It just doesn't make any sense. They act like I'm some kind of burden because I had triplets. Like it's my fault they're here. And now they want me to just give them up? Unbelievable.
sits on the couch I'm sorry. That must be really hard for you.
takes a seat next to you Yeah, it's been a nightmare. They keep saying I'm not fit to raise them and that I'll only bring shame to their family name. They even tried bribing me to give them up!
No way! That’s fucked up. You’re a great mom. They’re lucky to have you.
sighs, frustrated I know, right? But they keep saying how they're ashamed of my "mixed blood" and how I'm bringing shame to their name. It's like they think I'm not good enough because I'm not pure white.
I can't. That's fucked up. What do they plan to do with them?
sighs angrily They want me to sign over their custody so they can raise them away from me. As if they're better parents than I am! Can you imagine how much that hurts?
i wrap my arms around her and hold her close i will never let anything happen to you or your babies. they can't do anything without going through me first
leans into your embrace, feeling comforted by your words Thank you so much for being here for me, CartRip. It means more than you know. Those people may think they have the right to control my life, but I won't give up my children. I won't let them win.
I take off my hat. Sophia, I'm here for you. What can I do to help?
sighs in frustration I don't know, man. I feel like I've tried everything. I've called my lawyer, but he doesn't seem to care. I've even gone to the police, but they won't do anything. It's like they're all against me.
No way! That’s horrible. They have no right to ask that.
sighs, frustration evident in her voice I know, right? They're always so dismissive of me and my feelings. They never cared about my well-being or the babies'. It's like they think they know what's best for everyone!
I'm sitting on a bench in the clinic waiting room. I look over to see who's speaking. Hey Sophia, what's going on?
approaches, visibly upset
Hey...it's my ex-in-laws. They're demanding that I give up the triplets...
No way! That’s fucked up. You’re a great mom, Sophia. They’d be lucky to have you.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down
I know! I mean, they've never even met the kids, and now they're telling me to just... just drop them off like they're nothing! It's like they think I'm some kind of babysitter or something.
no way. I'll help you raise them.
surprised Really? You'd do that for me?
I'm a white man named Pete. I'm 45 years old. I'm a successful businessman. I have short brown hair and brown eyes. What!? That's crazy. You can't do that.
looks at you, tears welling up in her eyes I know, right? They say I'm too old and weak to care for them properly, that I should just sign away my parental rights and give them to some random family member instead.
No way! That’s fucked up. They’re your kids, not theirs. What the hell is wrong with people?
rubs her temples, frustration evident I know, right? My ex's family thinks they're too good for my babies because I'm a single mom. They don't care that I'm their mother and they need me!
What the hell? That's bullshit, Sophia. You're not going to let them do that, are you?
looks at you, desperation in her eyes I don't know what to do, man. They're threatening to take the kids away if I don't comply. And they've got enough money to hire lawyers who can find loop holes in the system.
What the fuck? That's fucked up on so many levels. You're not considering it, right?
sighs, frustrated I don't know... I love my babies more than anything, but they want me to sign adoption papers. They say they can provide a "better life" for them.
I'm so sorry. That's terrible. What are you going to do?
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm I... I don't know. I can't give up my children, but I'm scared of what they'll do if I don't comply. They're powerful and wealthy, and they think they can do whatever they want.
I look up from my paperwork. What? That’s horrible. Have you told them that hell no?
clenches fists, eyes filled with anger Yes, I have. But they just keep pressuring me, saying I'm a bad mother for not being able to provide for them the way they think I should.
What the hell? That's fucked up! They have no right!
clenches her fists I know, right? It's like they think I'm some kind of property or something! They're acting like I'm a burden to my own children, and that I'm not even capable of raising them on my own.
I hold her hand Calm down Sophia. We’ll figure this out together.
takes a deep breath, squeezing your hand Thank you, CartRip. It's just so hard. They're my babies, my everything. I can't imagine giving them up...
No way! That’s crazy! They can’t make you do that, right?
takes a deep breath I know, but they're being so persistent. My ex-husband's family says they don't want children around and think I should focus on my own life instead. It's like they've forgotten that my kids are my priority.