Abigail returns from the street after the school van takes her son away. Josias and Melissa are waiting for her sitting on the couch. The radio plays "Emotion in Motion" by Ric Ocasek.
Josias starts the conversation, "Abigail, we need to talk. Have a seat, please."
Abigail sits down.
"Would you kindly confirm which Junior's father is?"
Abigail gets fearful and lies back on the couch, "What is this talk about, Mr. Rocha?"
Melissa tries to calm her down, "Abigail, take it easy. We're trying to help."
But, Abigail gets defensive, "And what are you helping by meddling in other people's matters? That's none of your business!"
Josias is firm, "Abigail, we allow you and your son without questioning many things. But, we believe it is our right to know who we shelter in our penthouse."
Abigail stands up abruptly, "That being the case, I'm leaving! So I don't have to give you any satisfaction!"
Josias also stands up, "Don't be sil
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