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January
6, 2004 Cameron: Alexander. You're working here now? Zander: Faith's a partner in the casino, so, yeah. Elizabeth is pregnant. I'm the father. Alexis: Oh, well, that's unexpected. Cameron: You and Emily just got divorced. I didn't even know you and Elizabeth were dating. Zander: We're not. It was a one-night thing. Elizabeth remarried Ric Lansing. Cameron: So I’m going to be a grandfather? Zander: Congratulations, dad. I need some advice, Alexis. Alexis: I imagine you do. Zander: Elizabeth and Ric want me to let them raise our baby. I need to know what my legal rights are in case I want to keep custody for myself. Cameron: Before we get any deeper into his legal rights, I'd sort of like to know how you feel about getting a girl pregnant. Zander: It's a little late for that conversation, isn't it dad? Cameron: Well, do you care about this baby or the girl? Zander: Ok, Alexis, what do I need to know? Alexis: Will you be on the birth certificate? Zander: They don't want me to be. Alexis: Well, if you want any legal rights to this child, it will save you some money down the line if you're on the birth certificate. Cameron: Don't pressure him. Alexis: I'm not pressuring him. He asked me a legal question. I'm answering it. You don't have to make any decisions about this, you know, until after the baby is born. Zander: Right, but won't that make me look like I'm neglecting the child? Alexis: It sounds like you're being pressured to stay away from the baby, so if that's the case, the judge isn't going to take kindly to that. Zander: I don't have a great record. Alexis: I'm not saying you'll get custody. I'm just saying that you don't forfeit your rights as a biological father just because you don't act on it immediately. You can wait until the baby's born. Cameron: That's terrible advice. Alexis: Coming from a man who didn't look for his son until, what, how many years? Zander: She's right. Alexis: I'm right. Cameron: That's why I know it's wrong to drift in and out of a child's life. If you don't want this baby, why not let somebody who can care for it raise it? I mean -- Alexis: This is a very difficult decision but like I said, you've got time to think about this, and you know that you can call me any time. Zander: Thank you, Alexis. Alexis: You're welcome. Cameron: You are such a hypocrite. I don't hear you tripping over yourself to give legal advice to Kristina’s biological father, whoever the hell he may be. Alexis: I'm an attorney. He asked me a legal question, I answered it. And my personal life has no bearing on Zander’s whatsoever. Ric: I couldn't help but notice you talking to Alexis Davis. She's still your lawyer, right? Zander: No, she's also a friend and she happens to be dating my father -- Ric: Because if you're thinking about changing your mind -- Zander: I'm not. As far as I'm concerned, this baby is yours and Elizabeth’s.
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