The Town Plaza

Ella

I stay silent and form candy in my hand, setting it in Kyle's lap before holding him closer.

Ian

Kayla smiles and tilts her head to the side, reaching out for Kyle. He cowers against Ella, not wanting anything to do with Kay. I stand and move in front of them, "Leave now, please. He's fine without you. You'll only confuse him."

Ella

Kyle cuddles into me and I watch Ian, studying the girl with a bad feeling.

Ian

Kayla loses her smile and tries to reach around me for Kyle. I back her up and turn her around, gently pushing her forward, "Stop it, Kayla. Just go. Don't make a--"

She slaps me across the face, stopping me.

"He's my son!" she shouts, "If you don't let me be a part of his life, I'll take him right out of yours!"

Ella

I raise an eyebrow and stand, Kyle still in my arms, "Please stop," I say, "No need for violence to step in."

Ian

I rub my face and keep blocking Kayla's way to them.

"Who the hell are you anyway?" she asks Ella, "What the hell are you doing with my son?"

Kyle looks confusedly at her, "Mama no want Kyle. Mama went bye-bye. Apa and Ewa take care of me."

Ella

I nod at what Kyle says and stay silent.

Ian

Kayla looks at me and I cross my arms, "He told you how things are. Now leave us alone."

She doesn't move for a moment before shoving me backwards, "Who is she? Why is she holding him?"

"She's a friend and Kyle took to her," I remain calm. "None of this is your business."

Ella

Trying not to lose it, I keep calm and hold Kyle closer. Dont let your inner Rayah break out, Els.

Ian

Kayla shakes her head and takes a deep breath before looking back at Kyle, "I want my son."

"You can't have him," I reply, "Like I said before, you missed out. Please just go."

She narrows her eyes on Ella before disappearing.

Ella

I stay silent and look at Kyle, shifting him in my right arm.

Ian

I run a hand through my hair and sigh, calming myself before looking at Ella, "I-I'm sorry."

Ella

I shake my head, "S'Alright."

Ian

I shake my head and notice Kyle about to cry, confused out of his mind. I take him from Ella gently and kiss the top of his head, comforting him.

Ella

I look at Kyle but don't know what to do, hesitating before walking the opposite direction.

What...What just happened?