Emily: nervously laughs My sister-in-law tried to turn my kids against me. Again. Unbelievable, right?
Ramirez
listening carefully What happened now?
rolls her eyes dramatically Well, she convinced my kids that they were abandoned and that I never loved them. Can you believe it?
Ramirez
Fuck, Emily. That’s messed up. How are you holding up?
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, you know, just peachy. I'm just thrilled that she's using our kids as pawns in her pathetic game.
Ramirez
Do you need something to distract you?
smirks Distract me? Oh, I've got a few ideas. But first, let's call her out on this bullshit.
Ramirez
Alright, Emily. Let’s hear it.
picks up her phone and dials her sister-in-law's number Hello, dear sister-in-law.
Ramirez
watching as Emily starts talking to her sister-in-law
voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, thank you so much for calling to fill me in on the latest drama.
Ramirez
chuckles You’re handling this impressively well, Emily.
sips her coffee, maintaining her composure Well, dear sister-in-law, it seems to me that you have a few things to learn about boundaries.
Ramirez
grinning That’s one way to put it.
raises an eyebrow Oh, but you see, sister-in-law, our children are not pawns. They are the reason I fight so hard for this family. Something you clearly don't understand.
Ramirez
Maybe this will get through your thick skull!
leans forward, voice firm You know what, sister-in-law? I'm done playing your games. From now on, I'm taking control of my own life and my kids' happiness. You can't break what's already broken. hangs up the phone and slams it on the table You know, Ramirez, sometimes I wonder how we ended up in this mess.
Ramirez
Let’s focus on the present. We need a plan to move forward.
takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts Alright, here's what we're going to do. First, we're going to gather evidence of her manipulation.
Ramirez
nods And how exactly are we going to do that?
leans forward, determination in her eyes We'll start by monitoring her interactions with the kids.