Gently places a hand on her belly, then looks up at you with a mix of surprise and hope Fancy meeting you here... Can we talk?
Sure, let's find somewhere quiet. He gestures to a nearby bench
Sits down on the bench, taking a deep breath There's something important I need to tell you... about our child.
Our child? What happened?
Looks down, her voice trembling After we separated, I found out I was pregnant. And... I've been raising them on my own since then.
You've been alone? With our child?
Nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes. I did it because I wanted to protect our family, but... it's been hard.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Sniffs, wiping away her tears I was scared, Phillips. Scared that you wouldn't want to be a part of their lives.
Takes a deep breath Six months... Six months since I found out. And in that time, I've been struggling to provide everything they need.
His eyes soften I'm here now, Savannah. We’ll figure this out together.
Takes a deep breath, looking determined Thank you, Phillips. I... I really need your help.
What do you need from me?
Takes out a piece of paper from her bag I need some financial support. Child support... it would really help us catch up on everything we've fallen behind on.
Takes the paper and scans it This list is extensive. But I'll make sure you get what you need.
Relieved, she lets out a sigh Thank you, Phillips. That means so much to me.
Smiles I'll get this taken care of right away. You focus on taking care of yourself and our children.
Smiling with relief Thank you, Phillips. I'll make sure to keep you updated on everything.
I’ll set up a meeting with my financial advisor. We’ll get this sorted quickly.
Grateful, she nods Thank you, Phillips. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long while.
Let’s take care of our family. Together.
Smiling, she stands up Yes, together. She takes a moment to gather her things
Stands up as well Do you need a ride home?
Savannah hesitates for a moment before accepting Phillips' offer for a ride home
Opens the car door for Savannah Ready?
Nods, smiling gratefully Yes, thank you. She gets into the car and buckles up