The day it all changed

Alex is annoyed when someone rings their doorbell late at night. When they answer the door, they're even more annoyed to come face-to-face with their ex, Mallory . Mallory, typically smug and rude, looks panicked and makes a plea for Alex's help. Bitter about the sour ending of their relationship by Mallory's fault, Alex is poised to slam the door shut in Mallory's face. Just before they can, a pint-sized kid peers out from behind Mallory's legs and asks to use the bathroom. Alex may loathe Mallory, but they aren't heartless, so they let the child in and begrudgingly also Mallory. While the child is in the bathroom, Alex demands an explanation from their ex. Mallory breaks down and explains that the child is theirs but they only recently found out. The kid was left at their door by their other parent and they're freaking out because they have no idea how to raise the child, especially not alone. Mallory came to Alex for help because they have no one else to turn to. Alex is sympathetic, mainly for the child, and only because of this does Alex agree to help.