General Zod and Nyssa-Vex in “Unfinished Business”

General Zod

They look so delicate outside of the creche. So helpless, fragile. Yet bursting with life.

Nyssa-Vex

Give me back my son.

General Zod

Nothing would make me happier. However, there is something I need from you first.

Nyssa-Vex

What?

General Zod

It is time for this resistance to end. Val is my great-grandfather, my blood. We should be together, not fighting each other. And I need you to convince him of this.

Nyssa-Vex

And if I refuse?

General Zod

That would break my heart, because I believe there is nothing more sacred than the bond between mother and child. But if that is your resolve, then you leave me no choice. I will raise young Cor-Vex myself, and be to him the father I never had, in honor of Seg.

Nyssa-Vex

You're just like my father.

General Zod

Get some rest. Perhaps you'll reconsider in the morning.