𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

This is bogus. I watched Y/n and Scarlett's interview and saw the reception on social media. I went and grabbed another drink, angry that some people are actually applauding their actions. Proud of them for sharing their truth as if the affair meant nothing. I don't understand people sometimes.

I flew back to LA last night because, well, Scarlett of all people doesn't seem to be fazed by her actions. The two of them clearly have no remorse for anything they've done. They both broke our family and regardless of their apologies, that fixes and changes nothing. I was currently heading to a park where I planned to meet up with someone and luckily there wasn't anyone here.

It didn't take too long for my guest to arrive. "Colin, nice to see you." Romain said as he stuck his hand out to me. "Hey man, it's been a while." I replied as we walked over to a bench. If what Madison and I did didn't truly affect Scarlett, I know without a doubt, this will.

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

"He did what?!" I yelled at Phil as we sat in my house discussing things for court tomorrow. "Look, it could be a bad thing, it could just reflect badly on him but-"

"How does that reflect badly on him?! Phil- I- fuck." I ran a hand through my hair as I looked at the copy of the letter Colin sent in to the court via Romain. He basically told them that I'm unfit to be a mother, dragged our own separate issues in, and tried to reiterate the fact that I cheated on him. "The judge can't seriously be using this against me." I said trying to laugh this off.

"They are." Phil said bluntly. "At this point, Scarlett, it really pains me to say this but, they're playing chess and we're playing checkers. They have the cards in their hands and with Colin basically saying you were a horrible wife, they may side with him because of the recent news that came out that you had an affair and to make matters worse, it was with his daughter."

"Phil, just tell me honestly. Am I going to lose Rose?" I spoke softly. The room fell silent and no one knew what to do or say. My legal team just turned and looked at Phil waiting for him to reply, none of them wanting to answer the question. "I can't say exactly because the case could still go either way-"

"But what do you think, Phil?" I continued to urge him.

"I- I don't think you're going to win this battle this time, Scarlett. I think they're going to give Romain custody and you'll have to have a visitation arrangement."

I just nodded the words, wiping the tears that began to roll down my cheeks. I had to go into court tomorrow and now, with Phil's thoughts on the case so far, it doesn't look like I stand a chance. I can't lose Rose.

.  .  .

𝐘/𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

"Okay but what about doing it in your backyard? It's more than big enough." Naomi said as we walked around the store looking for decorations for the gender reveal party. I wanted to get a jump on getting decorations while Scarlett's focused on her custody battle. Scarlett is a bit of a control freak so, I'm trying to minimize the chances of everyone getting yelled at and ordered around.

"Is she nervous about the case tomorrow?" Naomi asked. "Yeah, she's been having me stay up with her going over her notes and stuff and trying to pull text messages and phone records and stuff. I don't feel like she should even be going through this, anyone who knows Scarlett knows she's an amazing mother, Romain's just an ass." I muttered.

"Well switching back to babies, I'm honored you two chose me to know the gender of my god child-"

"Your god child? Who said that?" I laughed making Naomi's eyes widen as she slapped my arm. "Bitch, it better be me, the fuck." I laughed and shrugged my shoulders.

Scarlett and I have already decided she and Chris would be the god parents but, I think messing with her is more fun. "Yeah, Scarlett and I decided on Florence being the god mother."

"Oh fuck you." Naomi scoffed as she started walking ahead of me. "When it's closer to the baby coming, are you two moving in together? I mean your house is somewhat new, I'm sure you'd want your girlfriend and your child with you, and plus, does Scarlett really want to stay in that house when Colin also used to live there?" Naomi questions.

"I don't know if she'd want to move in. Sometimes I think she likes just having her own space, I of course wouldn't mind her moving in. I have more than enough rooms, Rose and Cosmo could still have their own spaces." I'd never given this part much thought, we're having a kid together, we should talk about what we're doing.

"I feel like if we stay separated, it'd feel more like one of us has visitation with the kid and the other has custody. Plus, we'd just be over each others house constantly so-"

"Just buy a house together, we already know you two are endgame. Your commitment issue having ass just thinks the worst sometimes. It's obvious you want to marry her plus, that time Tom was buying a ring for Z, I'm sure she was thinking about things."

"It's too soon to propose and I'm not really sure either of us are ready for that- plus, she's going through a divorce, we haven't really had the chance to seriously date and all that, I don't want to move too fast."

Naomi raised her eyebrow at me before stifling her laugh. "Hmm, since when was a baby not moving too fast?" She laughed as we continued walking down the aisles of the store. "All I'm saying is, you two should move in together at the very least, you two were already shacking up and practically living together when your dad was in New York while Scarlett was here, you were never home."

"I'll do whatever we're both comfortable with, obviously that conversation will be had, I don't want my kid traveling back and forth from house to house, they'll need some stability. I'm not trying to do what my parents did with me, well you know up until my dad basically ditched me." I said which angered me thinking about my past.

I was excited for this new chapter that's being written between Scarlett and I. We've had an unusual path to love but, I wouldn't' change anything about it. It's made our relationship what it is.

.  .  .

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

I sat in the court room as Judge Harris was going over the case. I couldn't even stand to look at Romain knowing what he and Colin did. There's no reason Romain should've presented anything Colin gave him, he has nothing to do with this case, Rose isn't his child.

"Ms. Johansson, I'd like to read you the words of your husband, Colin Jost, that he submitted to the court by way of Mr. Dauraic." The judge began as she continued to look at me.

I felt uneasy as a smirk began to play on Romain's face. I looked behind me to see Y/n which put me at ease but all I wanted was to be in her arms knowing this was about to be a shit show.

"And it reads, Scarlett and I have had a decent marriage up until I'd found out she was having an affair. When we had our son, Cosmo, it didn't take long for her to throw herself into her work, often leaving me alone to care for him. On top of that, in recent months, I've found out, she and her mistress were often around our child and Rose, being completely inappropriate. Her attention is  clearly elsewhere and she's a part time parent. With our marriage failing, I worry not only for Cosmo's safety and well being but also for Rose. I am begging the court, many women win these battles but, she, like Romain said, is unfit, is strongly urge you to take everything into consideration. Colin Jost."

I let my tears fall as the judge shook her head. I caught a glance at Romain and his team as Judge Harris took a deep breath. "I've seen enough in this case. You two constantly going back and forth, sending shot for shot but, today, what was shown in this courtroom was enough for me to close this case out. What was shown today was a parent clearly not able to distinguish their own feelings and keep their own personal issues out of the court. I see two parents who clearly love their child but, one seemingly immature. I'm keeping the agreement as is and awarding Ms. Johansson full custody of Rose Dorothy Dauraic."

"What?!" I whisper yelled as a smile spread across my face.

"I see a woman who's working tirelessly to provide for her family. If you'd look at the messages you submitted, Mr. Dauraic, Ms. Johansson has made any and every effort to have your child around. Bringing her to work, she's submitted papers showing her cut back schedule to provide adequate time for her family and more. Moving your daughter to Paris and away from her mother would do her no good. What you've done throughout this case is not only immature but also a bad look to display for your daughter. No matter what issues you go through in life, I hope your first move is not to intertwine your ex wife's husband who clearly has bias feelings in this situation into your case while saying she's immature and unfit to be a parent. A piece of advice for you, focus on your daughter, she is what matters. Getting revenge and being spiteful is not the way. I will however grant visitation to Mr. Dauraic, if Ms. Johansson's residence is still in New York, have your lawyers work out a schedule that works and submit it to the courts to be on file. Court adjourned."

She said as Romain's face filled with disbelief. I hugged Phil who looked just as surprised as I did. I guess Colin's little letter backfired. I quickly got up going into Y/n's arms as I left my seat. Kate grabbed by bag as Y/n and I shared a moment. "You rotten bitch, how much did you pay her?" Romain asked as he approached me as Y/n and I pulled away. It took Y/n no time to stand in front  of me, shielding me from Romain.

"She didn't pay anyone and I suggest you back away, the case is over, don't make a bigger fool out of yourself today, Romain." Y/n smirked as he bumped her shoulder walking out with his lawyers in tow.

𝐘/𝐍'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

"Oh you cheated Rose!" Naomi exclaimed as Rose bumped her. We've been having a game night since Scarlett won, she wanted to do something fun with the kids.

I grabbed everyones cups and plates to start cleaning up the food which Scarlett assisted with seeing as Cosmo and Rose were too busy trying to cheat their way into a win.

Scarlett and I headed into the kitchen and began to clean things up when she stopped and pulled me out of view from the kids. Without warning, she attached her lips to mine for a passionate kiss which turned me on more than I'd like to admit. "What was that for?" I asked as she pulled away.

"Just a thank you for you never leaving my side, I don't think I would've made it through the last few months without you." she smiled as she shrugged her shoulders. I wrapped my arms around her body as I pecked her lips again.

Scarlett and I had spent a good portion of the day reading through comments on social media since the interview came out. A lot of people seemingly siding with us and then there were the occasional "You should've left Colin before cheating" and things of that nature. And of course, those who vowed to stop supporting Scarlett and I because of what we'd done, as if that actually  matters.

I didn't care about anyone else and their opinions because at the end of the day, Scarlett is who I'm with. She's what matters to me. I attached our lips once more, deepening the kiss before we pulled away. "I don't think it's possible but, keep kissing me like that and I'll have another baby in my belly." Scarlett pointed at me as she began walking out of the kitchen and back to Rose who was calling her name. God I love that woman.

𝐀/𝐧: 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭! 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐨 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐈 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘/𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐲.