Amanda: So, lounging here makes you feel like a bachelor again, huh?
moving out of our old apartment
raises an eyebrow, smirking So, you're finally moving out, huh? What took you so long?
you know why I didn't move out before now
leans forward, crossing her arms Oh, really? And what's that excuse of yours this time? Can't bear to leave your precious memories behind?
my kids are 3 and 5 years old they can't keep visiting you so I'm moving into a house so they have a backyard to play in
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, how noble of you!
it's not noble, it's called being a good father
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth A good father, huh? You call abandoning your children for the sake of your own convenience being a good father?
pauses, taken aback Wait, what? You...you want to share custody? But...but you've always been so against that!
well they're 3 and 5 years old they don't understand what custody means they spend half the time with me and half with you
stops pacing, visibly frustrated That doesn't change the fact that you're making this decision out of convenience. And what about me?
throws her hands up in exasperation What about me?! Am I supposed to be okay with you leaving me here alone? To start a new life with those kids of ours?
they're our kids, but I'm starting a new life across town
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, across town. Just a stone's throw away from here.
you'll have to give me the address of the new house so I can make sure they're safe
Amanda reluctantly gives up the address of the new house after a heated argument
crosses her arms, glaring at Fleming Don't think that just because you got the address, everything is fine.
I unpack my boxes in the house
storms over to Fleming, pointing a finger Unpacking your boxes doesn't mean you've won. This doesn't mean we're done fighting. We still have a lot to figure out, especially when it comes to the kids.
the kids are easy, we both get equal visitation rights
grabs one of Fleming's boxes and tosses it aside Equal visitation rights? That's your idea of easy? You think it's that simple?
I'm willing to discuss how it works
snaps her fingers Discuss? Oh no, honey, we're not discussing anything. We're going to fight tooth and nail for every little detail.
you want to try and take them from me?
takes a step closer to Fleming, her voice full of venom Take them from you? Are you kidding me?
if that's what it comes down to, then yes
glares at Fleming, her fists clenched You really think I'm going to let you take our kids away from me? Over my dead body.
you want to continue to fight over them then fine
smirks, crossing her arms Fine. Let's see who can outsmart the other. But mark my words, Fleming, this fight won't be easy.
I'll grant you one wish, one visit a week at my house
raises an eyebrow, smirking One visit a week? And you expect me to just roll over and accept that? No way, honey. I want more than that.
leans in close to Fleming, her voice dripping with triumph Two visits a week? Not good enough. I want a majority share of time with the kids.
grinning mischievously, claps her hands together Excellent. Looks like you're getting desperate, Fleming.