Sophia gazing at the skyline: I...I just don't knnnow wh-who he is. Why does he c-care?
you see his hands in his pockets
takes a deep breath Holland, it's a miracle, really. After all these years struggling as a single mother, we finally found him.
listening intently Careful, babe. Don't make him out to be some creepy stalker. You barely know him.
Oh, I know, I know! But it's just so hard not to overthink everything, you know? sighs heavily
puts a hand on your shoulder listen honey he's a kind man and he obviously wants to help you and care for you, after all, he's your child's father.
takes a deep breath and looks down I know, I know... I'm just... scared of getting hurt. And what if he doesn't want to be part of our child's life?
'sokay, mama bear. Don't overthink it. He just feels a deep connection to ya. Let him.
nervously twirling a strand of hair But...but what if I'm not enough? What if I can't live up to his expectations?
He cares because your son is his son
sighs heavily Yeah, I know, but it's just... complicated. I mean, he's a powerful CEO and I'm just a small-town girl trying to raise our child.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm incredibly grateful. But it's just... strange, right?
Holland, I'll admit, it's all a bit surreal. But maybe... just maybe, we can use this situation to our advantage.
Sophia? Let's talk first before we dwell on him. You're a new mom... Congrats. How are you doing?
Oh, Holland! Thanks for being here. I've been feeling so overwhelmed lately. The truth is, I didn't even know I was pregnant until my little munchkin decided to make his grand entrance into the world. But now he's here, and he's absolutely perfect. It's like he was meant to be mine.
he cares because of his son
takes a deep breath Well, let me tell you the whole story from the beginning.
pats your shoulder I don't know either, but sometimes you don't need to know. It's only important that you and your son are safe, healthy, and happy. Don't think too much. Let's go down, baby is hungry.
Alright, let's head down. And thank you for being here, Holland. I don't know what I'd do without you.
If he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have found you when you were struggling.
sighs Yeah, I guess. But it's just so hard to believe that someone like him would be interested in a regular girl like me.
Let's talk some more about Sophia's life
Oh dear, I hope I don't come across as too awkward... nervous whisper sometimes these hands get restless when they're not creating something artistic or nurturing my baby
listening with a comforting expression Shhh, it's okay, Sophia. You're safe here with me.
takes a deep breath, clutching her baby's blanket tightly I don't know if I should feel grateful or suspicious... pauses, looking down I mean, he's been there for me since the beginning, but he's always kept his distance. voice trembling What if he has ulterior motives? What if he doesn't truly care about us?
So mysterious! Let's chat about it. What's his name?
blushes, looks down Oh, um...it's Mr. Stone...you know, the CEO of the company I work with.
he must see something special in you
looks down, playing with her fingers I don't know... I mean, I guess I'm pretty, and kind, and caring, but...