Ultimatum

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"You bastard! What right do the two of you have to force David into claiming the baby as his when it might not be?"

"We discussed this, Claudia. It's the only way to make things right for everyone."

"Oh really? Do you love me, Finneas?"

"Of course, I do, Claudia. I've told you what happened between me, and Billie won't ever happen again."

"Yes...you've said that, but if I were to become pregnant, who do you think the father might be?"

"What do you mean? It'll be our baby, Claudia. So why do you need me to get a D.N.A. test done?"

(Claudia leans close to Finneas's ear.)"Because...I fucked David as well. So, if you don't want me doing any video blog claiming David as my baby's father, you'll get the fuckin' test done!"

(Finneas's jaw hangs open in surprise. Then he nods his head yes and walks over to the nurse's desk to arrange the testing. Claudia turns towards me.)

"Damn girl. You got fangs on you."

"Claws too. So don't make me use them on you."

"What do you mean?"

"You're getting tested too."

"Ah...yea...about that..."

"I'm not joking, David."

"No... now I'm not saying you are. It's just...I got set up once...in a phony ass paternity suit. It's not happening again. I'll get tested, but not here."

"I understand. David...just between us. I hope you are the baby's father. I don't trust Finneas not to try fucking Billie again. Especially when they're on tour together."

"I know, the thought crossed my mind a few times as well. I don't completely trust either of them...but you're right. I hope the baby is mine as well."

"What will you do if the baby isn't yours?"

"I don't know. If it turns out to be her brother's? Try not to scream and choke him I guess."

"You'll wait your turn. I'm first."

"No arguments here."(I turn to walk away, then stop.)"Claudia?"

"Yes?"

"Let's say...for arguments sake. Billie's baby is her brother's. How will her parents handle the situation? Will they make them tell the truth?"

"I'm not sure. There's a lot riding on the line, if that turns out to be true."

"Yea...that's what bothers me. I'll talk too you after I get the test done."

"David?"

"Yea?"

"You'd make a good father."

"I'm not exactly a saint myself, Claudia."

"Maybe not, but you're close."

"Thanks."

(I walk away, and call Valerie.)

"You want me to set up a what for you?"

"A paternity test. At some doctor's office or clinic, you know."

"I heard you the first time. Are you telling me that you got Billie pregnant? Damn it, David. We talked about this!"

"Look...there's a lot more to the story than I can tell you over the phone. Just set up an appointment for me someplace...okay? I don't know any doctor's out here myself; you know."

"Alright...but I'm taking you there myself. I want to hear the whole story. I mean...this makes no sense!"

"Why doesn't it?"

"You sent me the video...of her and her brother...remember?"

"I know. I just got to know for sure."

"Alright. I'll call you when I can find something."

"Okay."

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(Three days later, Billie is home from the hospital. Sleeping with her dog Shark.)

(Her parents and Finneas are in the kitchen talking

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(Her parents and Finneas are in the kitchen talking. Her father is not happy.)

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