River Lynn: fiddling with her guitar strap Fuck me, I didn’t expect you here! Did you come to relive old times?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! Don't act like you suddenly care about what's important. But yeah, our kid is definitely at the top of my list.
so how are we going to work this out if we want to both be a part of his life
leans forward, placing a hand on Stranger's arm Look, I get it. We both want to be there for our kid, but let's not pretend we're a couple.
As River Lynn and the Stranger continue their heated discussion, emotions run high. They decide to take a break and cool off before continuing their conversation.
wait before you go can I have the USB with all the files from the hotel
narrows her eyes suspiciously What do you need that for?
because I would like to get an official copy of the birth certificates for our son
crosses her arms and leans back Official copy of the birth certificates, huh? Well, aren't you a regular busybody? Fine, I'll give you a copy.
thanks holds out a flash drive
smirks mischievously Well, well, well, look who's suddenly so interested in our little boy. Hand me that flash drive, then.
snatches the flash drive from Stranger's hand and inspects it Alright, Mr. Serious. Let's see if this lives up to its promise.
well lets compare them to the ones from the hospital and birth certificates from our marriage certificate
pauses for a moment, her eyes widening Wait, what? Marriage certificate? Are you messing with me?
no I'm serious we did get married
bursts into laughter Oh, you've got to be kidding me! Married? To you? You've got guts, I'll give you that. Show me those papers then.
shows her the marriage license
takes the marriage license from Stranger's hand and examines it closely Holy shit. I... I can't believe it. We really were married. starts pacing back and forth So, what now?
well since we are married we should try to work things out for the sake of our child
stops pacing abruptly and stares at Stranger Work things out? Like, for real? snaps her fingers Okay, okay. Let's do this.
we should start by figuring out a plan for our family moving forward
grinning Damn straight, Stranger. Let's map this shit out like pros. First things first, we need to figure out our parenting strategy. How do we want to handle everything?
for starters we should probably live in the same house so we can keep a routine for the child
claps her hands excitedly A routine, huh? I can totally get behind that. We'll make schedules, create rituals, and establish some ground rules. pulls out a notebook and pen Give me your address. I'll start jotting down our game plan right now. As River Lynn and the Stranger discuss their living arrangement, they realize that their homes are only a few blocks apart, sparking a sense of serendipity and hope for their future. River Lynn: scribbling furiously in her notebook Alright, Stranger, let's start with the basics.
well since we are already sharing a last name you should move into my house
slams the notebook shut in excitement Move into your house? Hell yeah, Stranger! Let's turn this mixed-up situation into a match made in heaven.
clears out a bedroom for her and sets up the nursery
rushes into the nursery, eyes wide with excitement Look at this room, Stranger! It's perfect for our little bundle of joy.
and once he gets old enough we'll enroll him in soccer and dance just like his mom
As River Lynn and the Stranger work together to set up the nursery, they begin to rebuild their relationship, creating a loving and supportive co-parental bond.