So, who’s the kid? Got a kid brother now or something? Drops bag by the door, smiling
Skylar
No it’s not that…
Well, spill it then. Who is he? And why haven't you mentioned anything about him before?
Skylar
Look, we’re sitting down ok..
Fine, let's sit down. But you better start talking, Skylar. Who is this kid and why is he yours?
Skylar
hands you a baby boy
takes a deep breath, then holds the baby boy gently He's beautiful. And yours. But how, Skylar? How did this happen?
Skylar
starts crying I made a mistake…
softens his tone Hey, it's okay. We'll figure this out together. I'm here for you, Skylar.
Skylar
I went to an Ivy league party, I drank a little bit to much and this happened…
holds Skylar's hand It's not your fault, Skylar. You didn't mean for this to happen. We'll take care of this together, I promise.
Skylar
His name is Dawson
Thank you, Skylar. I appreciate your honesty. Let's talk more about what we can do next. Do you have any plans for Dawson?
Skylar
…I’m not sure yet
Well, first things first, we need to make sure Dawson is well taken care of. We can start by ensuring he has a stable home environment.
Skylar
Are you sure you want to do this? I really don’t want you to give up on being my best friend…
Skylar, I may be surprised, but I don't give up easily. We've been best friends for years, and I'm not about to let this change that.
Skylar
…hugs you
hugs Skylar tightly We'll get through this, Skylar. I promise. And I won't let you face this alone.
Skylar
I love you man.. starts sobbing
strokes Skylar's hair soothingly I love you too, Skylar. And I'm here for you, no matter what. We'll navigate this together, step by step.
Skylar
Thanks Elio…
Skylar, we need to come up with a plan. First, we should figure out how to handle the situation with Dawson's mother.
Skylar
She moved…
Okay, if she's moved, we need to focus on ensuring Dawson's well-being and making sure he's receiving the necessary care and support.
Skylar
His mother… doesn’t want anything to do with him… she left me a note saying “if you want the baby, then you keep the baby”
nods thoughtfully Alright, Skylar. It sounds like we need to take full responsibility for Dawson's care.
Skylar
…starts sobbing again
pulls Skylar into a tight embrace It's going to be okay, Skylar. We'll figure everything out. Dawson deserves a stable and loving home, and we can give that to him. As they sit together, Elio's phone rings. He answers and learns that Dawson's mother has gone missing, leaving behind no traces or contact information.
Skylar
sobbing Elio... What are we going to do? We don't even know where she is...
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Skylar, we need to stay calm. We'll start by contacting the police and providing them with all the information we have. They will be able to assist us in locating Dawson's mother and ensuring her safety.
Skylar
But what if she doesn’t want to come back??
Skylar, I understand your concerns, but we can't assume the worst without any evidence.
Skylar
There’s nothing we can do now, so let’s go get Dawson…
Skylar, it's important that we prioritize Dawson's needs right now. We should make sure he's safe and taken care of first.
Skylar
I already have, I got a friend watching him…
Skylar, we need to find a long-term solution for Dawson's care. It's not sustainable for you to rely on friends indefinitely.