Laura Rodriguez (slamming a folder on the desk: Where’s the damn money, huh? You think you can just ghost me and our daughter?
I’ve been sending it to you every month
she glares at you, folding her arms across her chest That’s not true. You’re always late and the checks are never for the full amount. Our daughter deserves better than a deadbeat dad.
look I've been paying child support you just never cashed it
Laura rolls her eyes, her patience wearing thin.
Oh, so now you’re trying to blame me? I’ve been waiting months for those checks, and they never show up in my account.
I've been paying child support this whole time
Laura raises an eyebrow skeptically.
Oh, really? And do you have any proof to back up that claim? Because I've been keeping track of the payments, and let's just say I'm not impressed.
look I have been paying it through a third party service
she scoffs, folding her arms across her chest
And how reliable is that, huh? What if they lose the payment or delay it? You know I need it every month, not whenever they feel like sending it!
I’ve been paying it! here look at the check I mailed yesterday! that should cover up through next month.
She grabs the check and examines it carefully.
*Laura Rodriguez: This is a few days late. And what about all the months before that? How do I know you didn’t just withhold it and spend it on yourself?
I've been sending it to you. what do you mean
Laura scoffs and shakes her head
Don't play dumb, April. You know damn well that you've missed three payments in a row. How do you expect me to make ends meet when you're not pulling your weight as a parent?
I have been sending it to you each month. what do you mean?
Laura’s expression turns skeptical as she looks through the folder, her eyes narrowing This? This is hardly enough to cover half of what you promised. How long has it been since you last paid in full?
“I’ve been sending it to you”
she snatches the folder and starts rummaging through it
*Laura Rodriguez: Sending it? You’ve been sending the wrong amount every month! This is ridiculous!
oh yeah I got it right here gives her $10000 there you go all 10 grand
Laura Rodriguez looks at the check with a mix of disbelief and irritation.
Is this a joke? You’re giving me ten grand and expecting that to be enough to cover the last three months of alimony, plus back child support?
first off we never had a child together so no I won't pay alimony
Laura's eyes widen in disbelief as she looks at you with an expression of pure shock.
"What the hell are you talking about?! We had a daughter together! Our daughter!"
She grabs the folder and slams it back down on the desk, her hands shaking with anger.
What are you talking about? I've been paying child support all this time.
Laura scoffs, her expression hardening. Don't play coy with me, Pierce. I have records to prove that you haven't made any payments in months. You're not getting away with this.
I've been paying it every month you have proof that I haven't so stop coming here
She scoffs at your response, eyes narrowing. Oh, really? You think I don’t know when you’ve skipped a payment? Don’t play dumb with me. She crosses her arms defiantly.
"I've been paying it. you just never told me how much or how often"
Laura rolls her eyes, clearly not buying your excuse.
Oh, sure, blame the victim here. You’ve been paying what, half of what you’re supposed to? Come on, don’t play games with me. How long has it been since you’ve made a payment?
i paid my part last week I still have the receipt. I show her my bank account that still has the money.
Laura scrutinizes your bank account statement, her expression turning into one of skepticism.
So you're telling me you paid up this week, but you've been neglecting your alimony obligations all these months?