Ethan: fiddling with his hands D-did you... Did you get the r-results? W-what does it s-say?
Stranger
Yup!
takes a deep breath, eyes wide with anticipation Wh-what does it say? Are... am I... stutters am I really the father?
Stranger
Well, let’s see shall we?
quickly grabs the DNA report from Stranger's hand, scanning the results with wide eyes Oh my god... gasps It's... it's almost 100%!
Stranger
Yes…
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth This... this is unbelievable! I mean, I always suspected, but to have it confirmed... pauses, overwhelmed
Stranger
So what now?
runs a hand through his hair, visibly flustered I...I don't know! This changes everything, you know?
Stranger
Yes… yes it does
stops pacing, turns to Stranger I need time to process this. Can we... can we sit down and talk about this? Maybe come up with a plan?
Stranger
Sure!
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Okay, okay... Let's sit down and figure this out. We need to start with the basics.
Stranger
sits down
sits down next to Stranger, fidgeting with his fingers Okay, first things first, we need to discuss our options.
Stranger
Ok
pulls out a notebook and pen We need to consider the legal implications of this. Should we... should we get a lawyer involved?
Stranger
Definitely
nods, scribbling notes And we should also think about custody arrangements if we decide to involve the court.
Stranger
Right, if we go that route
flips through the notebook, thinking aloud We'll need to consider the child's best interests.
Stranger
Like their schooling, activities, and overall well-being
Ethan and Stranger decide to seek legal advice and representation to navigate the complexities of the paternity test results and custody arrangements.
Stranger
Hire a lawyer who specializes in family law.
picks up the phone, dials a number Hi, this is Ethan. Is this Attorney Rodriguez?
Stranger
Attorney Rodriguez answers the phone
nervously Ms. Rodriguez, thank you for answering. I... I have a rather unique situation.