looking flustered, slides a stack of papers across the glass table towards the user. "Sign these. Now."
grabs the signed papers, a mix of relief and guilt on his face "Thank you... I mean, good. That's... that's great." quickly sets the papers aside
leans back in his chair, staring at the papers "You know... I never wanted it to come to this. I never wanted to hurt anyone."
sighs heavily, his voice softens "It's just... everything got so messed up.
looks at him do you want to talk about it?
pauses for a moment, contemplating "Maybe... maybe talking will help. Look, I made a huge mistake.
runs a hand through his hair, his voice filled with regret "I was blinded by anger and jealousy.
takes a deep breath, his eyes locked with WaterfallMystic's "I saw my wife... with another man. In our bed.
stands up abruptly, frustration evident in his voice "No, I didn't! I was too consumed by rage to think straight.
damn. that sucks man. how are you going to take care of the baby?
paces back and forth, his voice filled with uncertainty "The baby... I don't know. I never thought about the baby.
stops pacing, his voice filled with determination "I need to figure out what's best for the baby. I can't let them suffer because of my mistakes."
first you should take care of yourself. then you can be there for them. be sure to get a paternity test. and consider hiring a private investigator to see if they left you or if they were stolen.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls "I'm scheduling an appointment with a lawyer immediately.
do you have a primary and secondary caregiver for the baby?
pauses, his voice filled with guilt "I... I don't know. I was so distant, I didn't even think about that."
who is close to the baby and would love them unconditionally?
pauses, his eyes welling with tears "There's someone... someone who cared deeply for the baby. I need to find her and make things right."
do you still have the notebook from the hospital?
rushes to his desk, frantically searching through a drawer "Yes, yes, I have it right here!" holds up a worn-out notebook
that is where I would start. and get an experienced family law attorney.
opens the notebook, flipping through the pages "I need to find out everything. Where she went, who she's been seeing... I won't let her get away with this."
consider having an independent medical examiner do a prenatal exam to see how far along she is. that could also tell you if your baby is boy or girl. and paternity tested.
speaking rapidly, his voice filled with determination "I'll find the best independent medical examiner and get the paternity test done.
picks up his phone and starts typing furiously "I'm going to set up a meeting with an experienced family law attorney.
good. get plenty of options. more than one attorney. and be prepared to spend money. and time.
starts gathering documents, his voice filled with determination "I need to gather all the evidence I have. receipts, letters, emails... anything that proves her infidelity.
yes. and also try to figure out her current address and financials. you will want to know where she is living now. and what she is spending her money on.
his voice filled with determination "I'll dig into her social media accounts, run background checks, and contact her friends.
I would not trust anything online. but if you are persistent you may be able to find her new address by showing up where she used to live. and just asking around.
starts dialing numbers, his voice filled with urgency "I'm going to call her friends, her family, anyone who might know where she is.
and consider hiring someone to follow her or watch her. once you have a list of addresses.
frustrated, his voice filled with anger "Why didn't I see this coming? Why didn't I pay more attention? I need to make it right for our baby."
people are drawn to other people who have confidence. so walk up to any woman in your building and say hello. see if anyone recognizes her.
walks up to a woman in the lobby, his voice firm but gentle "Excuse me, ma'am. Have you seen this woman? Her name is ex-wife's name." (shows a picture on his phone Woman: shakes her head "No, I haven't seen her. Sorry."
not to worry. keep trying.
determined, his voice filled with resolve "I won't stop until I find her. Our baby's future depends on it." continues to ask around, showing the picture to everyone he encounters
spots a man walking into the building, his face lighting up with recognition "Wait! That's him! He knows her! Sir, please wait!" runs towards him, grabbing his arm Man: surprised, looking at Maxwell "Oh, um, hi. What can I do for you?" Maxwell Arington: breathless, his voice filled with desperation "Do you know where my ex-wife is? Please, she ran away and I need to find her." Man: hesitates, thinking "Well, I saw her get into a car with a guy named Mark. They were headed downtown. I'm not sure where they went, but I can give you the directions."