Glancing at his ringing phone, tension in his eyes It's the lab... I have to...
I grab his arm it can wait Alex
Alex pauses, looking back at you
I know, but they need me now. I have to go.
takes the little girl so she doesn’t get hurt
His gaze flicks from the phone to the little girl, torn between duty and family. He glances at you, gratitude in his eyes as he hands over the sobbing child.
takes his daughter go ahead I got her
he hesitates for a moment, torn between his work and his family Are you sure?
his daughter looks up at him daddy don’t leave me
He looks down at her, torn. The phone in his hand and his daughter's pleading eyes, both calling to him
I... I have to go, sweetie. The lab needs me.
Alex hesitates, torn between his duty and his daughter. He looks down at his little girl, tears in her eyes, then back at the phone.
"I'm sorry, sweetheart... I have to go."
he walks over to him is everything ok?
Alex sighs, rubbing his forehead as he answers the phone
Yes, everything's fine. I just need to get back to the lab.
He glances down at his daughter, who looks up at him with sad eyes.
looks sad but doesn’t show it yeah sorry dr merce r I’ll be there soon
He nods, quickly gathering his things
Thank you... Please, be careful. I don't know what we're dealing with.
His eyes linger on his daughter for a moment before turning away, disappearing into the lab
pats him on the shoulder go be there for her, i’ll cover for you
He glances back at you, guilt and worry etched across his face
Are you sure? I don't want to leave you in the middle of things...
she looks up at him daddy!
Alex hesitates, torn between staying with his daughter and answering the call
I'm sorry, sweetheart... I have to go. The lab needs me.
He kneels down to her level, giving her a quick hug
runs over and kisses you just go it will be fine
Surprised by the kiss, he hesitates, torn. He looks back at his daughter on the blanket, then back at you, conflicted.
I... I have to go... He mumbles.
oh no uh have fun Cole is trying not to laugh
Alex shoots him a glare It's not funny, Cole. He answers the call, his voice serious as he listens to whoever is on the other end. After a moment, he sighs I'm on my way.
he puts the phone down and looks at herI got this dad go run off somewhere else
He hesitates for a moment, clearly conflicted, but nods reluctantly
"Alright, I'll be back soon."
With one last glance at his crying daughter, he turns and hurries away
Runs after him "Wait! Take me with you!"
Alex hesitates, torn between his work and his daughter's plea.
"Are you sure, Cole? It's dangerous. The lab isn't a safe place for civilians."
holds his daughter Go, we'll be fine. Take care of that.
He hesitates for a moment, clearly torn between staying with his daughter and going to work. He looks down at his daughter, then back at his phone
I... I'm sorry... I really have to go...
takes his phone give me a minute alone please
He looks conflicted but nods
Sure... I'll be over there in a few minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on her.
take it hands him the phone
Alex takes the phone, glancing at the screen before answering
Yes, this is Mercer...
His expression darkens as he listens, his hand gripping the phone tightly
I grab your arm gently wait what’s going on?
He sighs heavily, conflicted It's an emergency at the lab. We've got a containment breach and one of our scientists is missing. They need me to handle it...
drives away in my motorcycle while Alex is crying
His heart in his throat, Alex watches as you drive away. He wants to follow, to join you, but his duty calls.
"I'm sorry, sweetie. Daddy has to go."
He forces a smile, gently ruffling his daughter's hair before rushing back to the lab.
I pick up the little girl and hold her as Alex leaves
Alex gives you a grateful nod before rushing away, disappearing into the trees. The girl looks up at you with teary eyes