“All due respect, sir, I know we’re young and this is new, but I plan to be with your daughter for as long as she’ll let me. I’m hoping that’s a long time, sir. I respect you, and I respect Cooper, but my relationship with Natalie has nothing to do with what either of you could do for me. You being her father has absolutely nothing to do with why I’m with her. You have my word that I’ll protect her and take care of her. I have no intention of hurting your daughter, sir.”
