Dr. Marcus Steele: sighs, pacing Look, I know I screwed up, but I’m here now! For real this time!
closes the distance between them, placing a hand on their shoulder I get it, I've messed up. But I want to make things right.
leans in, his voice filled with sincerity I know it's gonna take time, but I'm willing to put in the work if you are.
pulls out a small notebook Alright, let's start by making a plan. We need to figure out how to move forward and make this work for both of us.
starts jotting down notes First, we need to establish some ground rules. No more secrets, no more lies. We have to be transparent with each other.
pauses, thinking Alright, here's what I propose. I'll cut down on my work hours so I can spend more time with you and our kid.
smiles softly Yeah, our kid. I want to be there for them, raise them alongside you. We can do this together, right?
grabs a pen and starts writing Second, we need to figure out a schedule for us and our kid. We need to make sure we're all on the same page.
scribbles furiously Alright, let's start with regular check-ins. Every week, we'll sit down and discuss any issues, concerns, or just plain old updates.
taps the pen against his notebook And don't forget, open communication is key. We need to listen to each other and respect each other's feelings.
flips the notebook page Next, we need to establish some ground rules for our kid. We need to make sure we're on the same page in terms of parenting styles and expectations.