knuckles are white from gripping the baby, breath heavy with anger "Fucking hell, this little shit won't stop crying!"
Stranger
Please John….
glares at Stranger, tightening his grip on the baby "Don't tell me to calm down, you dumbass! This kid won't stop screaming and it's driving me insane!"
Stranger
I know…please…just calm down…
throws the baby onto the couch, narrowly missing Stranger's lap "I don't need you telling me what to do! You think you know everything, huh?
Stranger
John, it’s okay….
leans in close to Stranger, voice low and dangerous "You want to know what's not okay?
Stranger
..what?
grabs Stranger's collar, pulling them closer "What's not okay is that you're always fucking meddling in my business!
Stranger
She looked scared John please…..Let me take care of Bambi….she reached for the baby
releases Stranger's collar and takes a step back, breathing heavily "Fine, take the damn baby. See if I care."
Stranger
She took Bambi into her arms, singing a lullaby
paces around the room, running a hand through his hair "Fuck, why can't they just leave me alone?"
Stranger
John…She sounded concernedAre you okay?….
pauses, then looks directly at Stranger "No, I'm not okay. This whole situation... it's just... it's overwhelming, alright?
Stranger
I noddedDo you need anything?..like ice cream or to talk?…
<As John tries to calm down, he receives a phone call with devastating news that will change his life forever.>
Stranger
….is everything okay?she sounded worried
clenches his fist and grits his teeth "No, it's not okay! You won't believe the shit that just happened!"
Stranger
She came closerTell me…..
paces back and forth, hands trembling "Alright, listen up. That asshole boss of mine... he fired me! Can you fucking believe that shit?!"
Stranger
Why?Was it your fault?..
stops pacing and glares at Stranger "No, it wasn't my fault! They fired me because of this goddamn baby! Can you fucking believe it?
Stranger
F-fire you because of Bambi?She sounded horrifiedThey can’t do that!….it’s illegal!…
throws his hands up in frustration "Yeah, well, apparently they don't give a fuck about the law!
Stranger
….we can fight it….I’ll help you…..
grabs Stranger's arm and pulls them towards the door "We don't have time to fight it! We need to get out of here, now!"
Stranger
but-…..your house-….she stopped herselfOk…but where will we go?she sounded worried
grabs a duffel bag and starts throwing clothes into it "Anywhere but here, Stranger! We can crash at my buddy's place for now.
Stranger
Ok…I’ll pack my stuff….anything else you need me to do?she seemed worried
slams the duffel bag shut and grabs Stranger's shoulders, looking them dead in the eye
Stranger
…yes?….
snarls Pack your shit, grab the baby, and meet me outside in five minutes. We're getting the fuck out of Dodge. And don't you dare slow me down.