Daddy’S Little Matchmaker
E 1
The atmosphere is tense, filled with a mix of anticipation and discomfort.
Judge
Mr. Milton, please explain the reason for your request for divorce
Milton Hawkins
I have found my mate, Your Honor.
Milton Hawkins
This marriage has been loveless from the start.
Milton Hawkins
I can no longer continue living this lie
Milton Hawkins
Besides….Damien is an Enigma.
Milton Hawkins
They are incapable of love, of forming real emotional connections.
Milton Hawkins
How could we ever have had a real marriage?
Judge
And what about your son, Louis?
Judge
How do you plan to manage his care?
Milton Hawkins
I’m prepared to share custody.
Milton Hawkins
I’ll take responsibility when I can, but I can’t disappoint my mate.
Milton Hawkins
Damien and I will split custody, half and half.
Judge
Mr. Damien, do you have anything to say?
Theo Adelio
Why isn’t he saying anything?
Theo Adelio
This is unacceptable (whispering)
Orion Adelio
I don’t know, but he’s infuriating me with his silence.
Judge
Very well. After careful consideration, I grant the divorce.
Judge
Custody of Louis will be shared as proposed
Louis Adelio (SA)
(Eyes filled with tears)
Louis Adelio (SA)
*Why isn’t Dad saying anything*
Louis Adelio (SA)
*Does he not want Papa to stay with us*
Louis Adelio (SA)
*What is happening*
E 2
It was bustling with reporters.
Damien exits the courtroom, his face blank, his steps steady but robotic
Reporter 1 - Mr. Damien, can you tell us what happened inside? Why are you getting a divorce?
Reporter 2 - Is it true that Milton found his mate? How do you feel about that?
Reporter 3 - What will happen to your son, Louis?
Damien remains silent, eyes fixed straight ahead, brushing past the crowd.
Reporter 4 - is it true that you, as an Enigma, can’t feel love?
Damien Adelio (E)
(Clenches his fist)
Damien Adelio (E)
(Says nothing and walks towards his car)
Milton exits the courtroom, a smug smile on his face as reporters swarm around him.
Reporter 1 - Mr. Milton, can you explain the reason for your divorce?
Milton Hawkins
Yes…I found my mate.
Milton Hawkins
I can’t stay in this loveless marriage anymore.
Reporter 2 - What about your son? How will you manage custody?
Milton Hawkins
Damien and I will share custody of Louis equally.
Milton Hawkins
It’s the best arrangement for everyone.
Reporters scribble down his every word, cameras flashing.
Meanwhile, Damien silently gets into his car, starts the engine, and drives off without a word.
E 3
Damien’s car pulls up to the grand Adelio mansion.
Damien Adelio (E)
(steps out, his face unreadable, and walks straight inside)
Damien Adelio (E)
(Heads towards the stairs)
The door swings open again as Orion, Theo, and a tearful Louis enter behind him.
Orion Adelio
Damien! Stop right there ❄️
Damien Adelio (E)
(halts mid-step, turning slightly)
Theo Adelio
What were you thinking, Damien?
Theo Adelio
Why didn’t you say anything in court?
Orion Adelio
Now the whole Adelio family has to face the aftermath of this scandal ❄️
Orion Adelio
No one in our family has ever gotten a divorce❄️
Orion Adelio
You’ve ruined our reputation ❄️
Damien stands still, his silence cutting through the chaos, while Louis clings to Theo’s hand, his small face filled with confusion and fear.
Theo Adelio
Look at us, Damien!
Theo Adelio
Do you even care what you’ve done to this family?
Damien Adelio (E)
(finally looks at them)
Damien Adelio (E)
(his cold gaze meeting Theo and Orion’s fury)
Damien Adelio (E)
(He descends the stairs, his eyes locking on Louis)
Without a word, Damien walks over, gently picking up Louis in his arms.
Orion Adelio
Are you just going to ignore us?❄️
Orion Adelio
Damien, answer me ❄️💢
Damien’s glare silences Orion mid-sentence, his piercing eyes demanding a cease to the chaos.
Damien Adelio (E)
(carries Louis up the stairs)
They reach Louis’s room, and Damien sets him down on the bed, smoothing his hair gently.
Damien Adelio (E)
Change into your pajamas
Damien Adelio (E)
And get some rest.
Louis Adelio (SA)
(Nods silently)
Damien Adelio (E)
(Turns around and leaves)
Orion Adelio
This is your fault ❄️
Orion Adelio
You’ve always been too soft on him❄️
Theo Adelio
Me? You’re the one who pushed him too hard 💢
Theo Adelio
He’s turned out this way because of your constant pressure
Damien reappears, standing at the foot of the stairs, watching his parents argue with a calm, almost detached expression
Theo and Orion stop mid-fight, noticing Damien’s presence, their argument hanging in the air like unfinished sentences.
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