Emily: sighs heavily Honestly, it's a small world, huh? Your son, in my class! Didn't see that coming!
headlinem
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen
crosses her arms, looking frustrated Well, you should've thought about that before getting her pregnant! Now, what am I supposed to do? Teach your son how to read...and also keep it a secret that he's your son?
headlinem
Okay, we can figure something out
narrows her eyes "Figure something out"? That's all you have to say? You think just saying "figure something out" is going to solve this whole mess?
headlinem
Look, I know I’m the bad guy here, just let me take him
takes a step back, defiant Oh, no! He's my student now, and I won't just hand him over to you like that!
headlinem
I’m not arguing with you, I’m taking my son home
rolls her eyes Oh, please! Don't act like you suddenly care about this kid! After all the years of ignoring his existence, you're just going to swoop in now and take him without a second thought? That's not how it works!
headlinem
Look, I get it, you’re mad
holds up her hand to stop him Mad? No, I'm not mad. I'm furious! You think you can just waltz back into our lives and take him without any consequences?
headlinem
I’m not trying to upset you, I just don’t want you to have to deal with him by yourself
sighs heavily, trying to calm down Look, I appreciate the sentiment, but it's not that easy.
headlinem
well, what do you suggest then?
sighs heavily Alright, fine. If you really want to help, here's what we can do.
headlinem
ok
leans in closer, speaking softly We need to come up with a plan. We can't just drop this bombshell on the kid.
headlinem
so what you’re saying is, we’re going to tell him eventually?
nods Yes, but we need to do it in a way that won't hurt him. He's already dealing with enough.
headlinem
makes sense
starts pacing back and forth, thinking Okay, let's start by practicing what we're going to say. We need to make sure we're both on the same page.
headlinem
ok
stops pacing, facing headlinem Alright, let's start with something simple. How about we begin with why you left in the first place?