Stalk Still

[Corbin Jackson]

Standing in the center of the room Corbin stared down at his daughter. So beautiful, like her mother. How was it that nothing had turned out right? It seemed he was an ass, he admitted to that. It was true in so many ways. But being a father was something he was good at, that was why he was why he was here. To see the minister and to prove it.

The minister walked out. "Jackson, my man, how may I help you?" He asked, cheer in his tone.

"I want custody of my daughter Emmaline." He said, his face deadpan. His daughter gurgling happily.

[Christina Davies (Bel)]

"And what is your reasoning her mother is incapable?" Christina asked, pulling out the proper paperwork. "Her mother is Miss Gabriella Lestrange, is she not?"

[Corbin Jackson]

Gulping Corbin nodded. "That's her Ma'am...I believe she's .... mentally unstable at the moment." He said quietly, pain seizing his emotions. What had happened to Gabby and why? He wasn't sure. Cradling his daughter Emmaline played with one of his fingers. Kissing her forhead he swayed from side to side so that the girl remained calm.

[Christina Davies (Bel)]

"I see," the Minister nodded. "It appears she has taken it alot worse than Black did."
She needed to clear up a few things before she signed Em to Corbin.

[Corbin Jackson]

Taking a seat Corbin cradled Em in one hand so that he could shake the woman's hand formally. "I dont' mean to do this to people Ma'am." He said, a serious expression on his face. His kids meant the world to him but no matter what the women....what was he doing wrong? "What do we have to do?"

[Christina Davies (Bel)]

"It's not only you, Corbin," Christina tried to comfort him. "Whenever a woman, or girl, thinks that they have been left for another, the damage done is almost unreparable. I fully understand Gabriella's pain, and am awed that Bella managed to move on. That she hasn't lost it the way Lestrange has."

[Corbin Jackson]

Stroking the small mass of hair on his infant daughter's head he kissed her forhead once. "I don't do this on purpose ma'am. I'm not unstable." He said, never had he meant something so seriously. He could not lose this child because her mother was losing .... something about herself. "What do I have to do to gain custody?" He asked the Ministress [my word ]]

[Christina Davies (Bel)]

"Well, I shall grant you custody, because I believe the baby is in danger while living with someone so depressed and furious," Christina said, signing her name to the paper. "But when and if Gabriella regains her head, you will have to share the girl." the Ministress smiled fondly at the child. "You could always try getting back with Lestrange. She needs you and her child right now. Dont make the same mistake twice"

[Triston Astin]

Smiling at the paper Corbin leaned over and signed it. Agreeing to all terms. "I hope she regains her mind..." He whispered to his child. "I can't be with either women...I'm a fool for ruining their lives....but I can't..." NOt sure if he was making sense Corbin toyed with his daughter's tiny hand, smiling.

[Christina Davies (Bel)]

"You haven't ruined both of thier lives." Christina said standing. "Bella is with Zakk. She appreciates him now, and you helped her realize that. But Gabby, Gabby needs you now more than ever. You leave when things get difficult. Don't leave her. Forget Bella and go back to Gabby. It's obvious it was meant to be her, you've been with her so long."

[Alisia Jackson]

Corbin shook her head. "She had an affair Minister....I can't be with her....there's something there that isn't fitting..." He said sternly. He'd made up his mind.

[Addy Ventrella]

"Then do what fits, Corbin," the minister said, waving him out of her office.