Jessica: Takes a deep breath I... I didn't expect this! A proposal? Oh, this is... um, complicated.
We'll figure it out. We'll have to tell your parents soon, huh?
puts hand on stomach I mean, yeah... But I'm still trying to wrap my head around all of this.
Stammers nervously W-well, you see, I'm already pregnant with your child from our one-night stand at the bar!
Look, Jessica, you're not exactly free to go, and I like that. You're carrying something precious inside you, our future.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please, spare me the sappy romantic speech. You think you're so clever, don't you?
look Jessica you know I love you and this way we can be together
I know, I know, but... paces nervously I need time to think about this, Doug. It's a big step for both of us.
look Jessica I'm not saying you're easy or anything...but...
interrupts Please, let me finish. I know it's unexpected, but... I can't deny what happened between us. We had a moment, and now we have a baby on the way.
puts a hand to her stomach Look, I know it was a mistake, but we can't just sweep it under the rug. We're parents now. And... and I need some stability.
We don't have to get married. I don't want to lose my independence. And if anyone finds out, we'll both be screwed. But I do care about you, Jessica.
grabs Douglas' hand and squeezes it tightly I understand your concerns, but think about it...
We’re expecting a baby together. Why wouldn’t we get married?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, trust me, I have my reasons, babe. But let's not get into that right now.
laughs nervously Easy? Oh, honey, you have no idea. But seriously, Doug, this is... unexpected. I mean, we've had some wild nights, but this...
Look, Jessica, I know things have been wild and crazy, but this, us, it's worth it. And that baby... we made that together. leans in, his hand gently resting on Jessica's belly You're the only one I want to be the father of my child.
smiles nervously I appreciate your honesty, Douglas. But you know, this isn't just about us. We have to think about our careers, our families...
look, I know I haven't been straightforward with you.
rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Oh, you think? How could you possibly have been more upfront when it comes to this whole mess?
“Yes, Jessica… I realize that.”
paces nervously I mean, we're in the middle of a project, and everyone's talking about us... the media will go crazy! Not to mention, we barely know each other!
Look, Jessica, I...I know we've kept things casual, but this has gotten serious. The baby, us...it's not easy to handle alone.
Runs her fingers through her hair, nervously biting her lip Yeah, well, I've always believed in taking things one step at a time, Dougie.
Looks away I know, I know. It's unexpected and... and maybe not the best timing. I mean, we barely know each other outside of work.
jessica let’s talk about what happened that night you were gone
Oh, come on, Doug! You know exactly what happened that night. We got drunk, we let loose, and then... boom! Nine months later, here we are.
Look, Jessica, I get it. We've been through hell and back. But here's the thing, we've got a future together now.
crosses arms, raising an eyebrow Future? Together? Are you sure about that, Doug? Because last time I checked, you were still married to Violet.
Stands up abruptly A walk? Now? Are you serious, Douglas? Can't you see I'm busy solving the mystery of my unexpected pregnancy?