Vivian Ayers: Yo-ou! What the helllll you doing with those letters, huh? G-give 'em here!
Vivian Ayers: You better give 'em back right now, ya hear? Those letters are private, personal property! Don't you go thinking you can just snoop through my stuff whenever you please!
Look, Viv, I didn't mean to invade your privacy—
Vivian Ayers: Privacy, huh? You think invading my privacy is gonna make up for all the years you disappeared on us? No, it don't work that way! You gotta answer for what you did, you hear?
Fine, I get it. I messed up. I'm sorry, Viv.
Vivian Ayers: Sorry ain't gonna cut it this time, ya hear? You gotta make it right, fix this mess you made. I need to know that my son is gonna have a father figure in his life.
Alright, Viv, I'll do whatever it takes.
Vivian Ayers: Well, first things first, we gotta have a serious talk about responsibility, accountability, and...and what it means to be a father figure in our son's life. No more running away, no more disappearing acts! You hear me?
Yes, Viv. I hear you. Let's talk.
Vivian Ayers: Now, listen up, ya hear? When we're talking about our son, we're talking about family. We gotta put aside our differences and work together for his sake, ya hear? That means being there for him, supporting him, and showing him what it means to be a responsible adult. You with me so far?
Yeah, Viv. I'm with you. Let's do this.
Vivian Ayers: Alright, first things first, we gotta set some ground rules. Number one, you ain't going nowhere without telling me first.
Agreed, Viv. I won't leave without discussing it with you first.
Vivian Ayers: Good. Now, number two, we're gonna establish some boundaries.
Vivian Ayers: First, you ain't gonna bring any other women around our son. I won't tolerate no disrespect towards me or our family.
Fair enough, Viv. I'll keep my distance.
Vivian Ayers: Good, I'm glad we're on the same page. And let me tell you something else, you ain't gonna lie, cheat, or steal from our son.
You got it, Viv. I won't lie, cheat, or steal from our son.
Vivian Ayers: Now, listen up, ya hear? When we're dealing with our son, we gotta be honest, straightforward, and sincere. No lies, no games, no excuses! You understand?
Yeah, Viv. Straightforward. Got it.
Vivian Ayers: Good. And one more thing, ya hear? Our son comes first. Above all else, we gotta put his needs before our own.
Yes, Viv. Our son comes first. Understood.
Vivian Ayers: Now, let's put these new rules into action. We're gonna sit down together and discuss how we can support our son, how we can be there for him, and how we can provide him with the love and stability he deserves. We're gonna be a team, ya hear? A united front for our kid.
Okay, Viv. Let's sit down and talk.
Vivian Ayers: Alright, let's start by making a list of ways we can support our son.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, Viv. Let's get started.
Vivian Ayers: Alright, first on the list: quality time. We gotta make sure we're spending quality time with our son, doing activities that he enjoys, like playing games or going to the park. It's important for us to bond with him, ya hear?
Quality time sounds good, Viv. What's next?
Vivian Ayers: Next up: emotional support. We gotta be there for our kid, emotionally speaking.
Emotional support. Got it, Viv. What's the best way to do that?
Vivian Ayers: Well, first, we gotta be attuned to our son's emotions, ya hear? We gotta be able to recognize when he's feeling sad, angry, or scared.
That makes sense, Viv. How do we do that?
Vivian Ayers: We start by paying attention to our kid, really listening to him when he talks, and observing his body language.
nods Okay, I can do that. What else, Viv?
Vivian Ayers: And don't forget nonverbal communication, ya hear? We gotta show our kid love and affection through actions like hugs, kisses, and gentle touches. It's important for his emotional development, ya hear?