Aubrey: "Can't believe you're still here! You're a damn saint or a fool!"
aubrey walks away from violet and starts talking
Aubrey: laughs bitterly Saint or fool? Maybe a bit of both, considering the shitstorm I'm in right now. Carrying another man's child... what a fucking joke.
And I heard about what happened, didn’t even hear me knock on your door. And I saw you were missing a leg and your hand. What happened?
Aubrey: grits her teeth Some drunk asshole smashed into me, Violet. Remember? That damn car accident left me with these permanent reminders of my shitty luck.
Well if you had been paying attention to your feet you wouldn’t have been hit. And the fact that you were texting while driving didn’t help.
Aubrey: narrows her eyes Oh, so it's my fault now? You know, Violet, maybe you should focus on your own damn feet instead of judging mine.
No no no that’s not what I mean. I only want you to be more careful. I already talked to the doctor and the next time you need to go out he’ll drive you.
Aubrey: scoffs Well, ain't that sweet of you, Violet. But let's make one thing clear, I don't owe you an explanation.
I’m not saying you do. I’m sorry I just don’t want you to get hurt. I know you are pregnant with another man’s child but I love you, and want to take care of you and our baby.
Aubrey: rolls her eyes Love? Is that what you call it? Don't get me wrong, Violet, I appreciate the sentiment, but love won't erase the fact that I'm stuck in this mess because of your own damn selfishness!
Aubrey: crosses her arms, glaring at Violet Look, Violet, I appreciate your concern, but don't think for a second that this changes anything.
Aubrey: takes a deep breath, then leans in close to Violet Alright, listen up. We need to figure out a plan.
Aubrey: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones We need to get rid of this baby. It's the only way to keep our lives from falling apart.
No no no we’re keeping it. You are pregnant with my child. Our child.
As Aubrey and Violet continue their heated discussion about the pregnancy, their voices raise, attracting the attention of a nosy neighbor who overhears their conversation and decides to meddle in their affairs.
Yes we are. And nobody needs to know that this isn’t my baby.
Aubrey: clenches her fists, her voice low and dangerous You think this is that simple, Violet?
No, I don’t. But you’re my wife, and you promised to always keep my secrets. And this baby is one of them.
leans in even closer, her voice barely above a whisper Violet, you forget that secrets have a way of coming out.
And I will be there to protect you when they do.
sighs heavily Fine, but mark my words, Violet, this won't be easy. We'll have to navigate a web of lies and deceit. Are you sure you're ready for this? Violet: Yes. I am.
Aubrey: pauses, looking down at her growing belly This is our reality now, Violet. Pretending won't solve anything. We need to face this head-on. Violet: nods, determined I know, Aubrey. And we will. Together.
violet goes to the doctor
Aubrey: paces back and forth in their living room, frustration evident in her movements How could you agree to let us keep this secret, Violet? It's only going to cause more trouble! Violet: stands firm, crossing her arms I know, Aubrey. But I love you, and I want to protect our family.
the doctor looks at the two of them well congratulations. You’re having twins.
Aubrey: stops pacing, her eyes widening in shock Twins?! Are you serious? How is that even possible? Doctor: smiles It appears so. You seem to have an unusually high chance of having fraternal twins. Congratulations. Violet: grabs Aubrey's hand, squeezing it tightly We can handle this, Aubrey. We've faced worse before.
Yeah we have. We got this.
Aubrey: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Yeah, we got this. We just need to stay strong and stick together.
Aubrey: paces back and forth in their living room, her mind racing So, we're having twins, huh? That's great news, Violet.