Stanley, a recently released convict, calls his ex-wife Melissa to speak with their daughter, Holly. The conversation quickly turns hostile as Melissa threatens him with legal action and asserts that her wealthy new husband is now the girl's father, leaving Stanley in a state of desperate rage.
MELISSA: Hello.
STANLEY: Melissa... Holly home?
MELISSA: Stanley. Why are you calling here?
STANLEY: I want to talk with Holly.
MELISSA: It's twelve-thirty, Stanley. She's in school. You know it's illegal for you to talk to her.
STANLEY: Don't do this, Mel. It's not good for Holly --
MELISSA: How th
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