Seth Myers: sips whiskey So, you think you're the goddamn hero in this shitshow, huh?
I didn't want any of this but here we are...
rolls his eyes Yeah, well, life has a funny way of screwing people over, doesn't it? takes another sip of his drink But you're the one who came to me, remember?
no... I just want what’s best for my niece…
raises an eyebrow And what makes you think you know what's best for her? You have any idea what her life would be like with her father?
I scoffed You wish. I was a girl, curvy and thick in all the right places. My eyes were dark brown, almost black. You're just trying to protect your sister.
Seth raised an eyebrow, taking another sip of his drink. He didn't miss the way you looked, but he wasn't about to let it affect him. Seth Myers: And what if I am? What's your point?
I’m just trying to get custody of my son away from my abusive ex-husband
Seth leans back in his chair, studying you closely Alright, let's get down to business. What makes you think your ex is abusive?
I look at him, taken aback by his words. I...I just want what's best for my daughter.
Seth rolls his eyes and takes another sip of his whiskey. Oh, sure, because you know exactly what's best for her. You've got it all figured out, huh?
no I just want my daughter back my eyes filled with tears
Seth's expression softens a bit, seeing the pain in your eyes. Seth Myers: leans back in his chair, taking another sip Alright, alright. I get it. But let's take a step back and look at this situation objectively. What exactly happened that led you to lose custody of your daughter?
I look down, my voice barely above a whisper. No... I just want what's best for my daughter.
leans back in his chair, studying you intently "What's best for your daughter," huh? You think you know what's best for her? Don't play the martyr card with me, sweetheart.
I don't want to be... but what else can I do? tears well up in my eyes
Seth's demeanor softens a bit as he notices your tears.
Seth Myers: Hey, hey, take it easy. I didn't mean to come off as aggressive. It's just been a long day.
He signals for another round of drinks, then turns back to you.
Seth Myers: Look, I know you're not looking for trouble. But sometimes, being the hero is exactly what's needed. You gotta stand up for what you believe in. Even if it means going against the odds.
No.. I just want what’s best for my son.. I look down
raises an eyebrow Oh, you do, huh? And you think having the upper hand in a custody battle is gonna magically make everything sunshine and rainbows? C'mon, tell me another one.
No... I just want what's best for my sister...
Seth raises an eyebrow skeptically, swirling his glass. Seth Myers: Yeah, right. You think your idea of what's best for your sister aligns with hers? You're probably just using her to get back at your ex or something.
No... I just want what's best for my nephew.
Seth scoffs and leans back in his chair, studying you intently
Seth Myers: Oh, please. You think you know what's best for anyone? You're part of the problem, just like the rest of these self-righteous assholes.
I want what’s best for your sister. I look down.
leans back, studying you What makes you think you know what's best for her? You don't even know her.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then why are you here, trying to play the victim card?
I'm not even sure what I did wrong...
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? You're trying to play the victim here? Well, let me tell you something, dollface. In this city, everyone's got skeletons in their closet. And if you're not careful, those skeletons can come back to haunt you.
I don't know what you mean...
Don't play coy with me, princess. You know exactly what I'm talking about. leans in closer You think you can waltz into this custody battle and make all your problems disappear?
glares at him I'm not the villain here!
raises an eyebrow, takes a long swig of whiskey
Oh, really? Then enlighten me. Why should I believe anything that comes out of your mouth when you're clearly as corrupt as the rest?
I'm sorry about your sister..
raises an eyebrow, surprised by the unexpected empathy Seth Myers: nods slightly Thanks. She's all I got left in this messed-up world. But that doesn't change the fact that you're involved in something dirty.
I'm just trying to get full custody of my daughter! That’s all..
chuckles darkly Oh, sure, because that's exactly what's going on here. You're just some upstanding citizen trying to do the right thing. leans back in chair Don't kid yourself. There's more to this story than meets the eye.