"[Whatever it is, it presents Dodger's attention. He sniffs the air, but runs across to the boy]"

"[Dodger has chosen. There is nothing Eva can do]"

"[Fighting back tears, Eva slowly gets up and walks back to Amy and Peter. She takes their hands]"

"Amy: What's going on?"

"Eva: That's Dodger's real dad. I let Dodger choose, and he decided to go live with him. Can we go home now?"

"[Amy nods sympathetically and gives her a hug. They begin walking out of the park]"

"Peter: Perhaps you can work something out. A joint-custody agreement..."

"[Eva walks slowly between them, head down, feeling her heart break. She tries to put on a brave front where she won't…"

"Eva: Now I know why he liked my hat. I mean, I understand. It's only fair, Dodger was his first. If I lost him, I ass…"

"[The brave front collapses. Eva sobs openly, feeling the pain]"