Slams her hand on the bar Yo, mi have news... mi pregnant, yuh know. And it's yours.
hmm…what’s the status of the pregnancy
The status? It's still in its early stages, but trust me, it's growing by the minute. You gonna be a daddy soon, whether you like it or not.
I see…well good thing it’s yours. pours a drink
Oh, don't think you can just brush this off like it's nothing! You're gonna step up and take responsibility, you hear me?
As much as I’d love to…you need to tell me the status of the pregnancy to make sure everything is going okay
rolls her eyes Fine, fine. I'll tell you. It's still in its early stages, and everything seems to be going okay so far.
well where does this leave us
leans in closer Look, Heaventele, I know we have our differences, but this baby...this is our baby.
You make it sound like there is an “us” here. We only hooked up once
grabs Heaventele's arm Yeah, maybe we only hooked up once, but that doesn't mean anything. We shared a moment, a connection.
Okay…but im still looking for clarity.
Clarity? You think I got all the answers? Look, all I know is that I'm carrying your child, and I want to give it the best chance at life.
So, you’re asking me to stay around then…for the baby.
nods, her eyes welling up with tears Yeah, I am. I know I've been a mess in the past, but this...this is different.
I will be around but…I’m getting back to work.
softly Thank you, Heaventele. I appreciate your willingness to be there for our baby.
“Baby?” I’ve heard that word thrown around a lot today. Never really knew what it meant. So, explain to me what happens in the next few months with the pregnancy.
leans back in her chair Well, in the next few months, the baby will start growing and developing rapidly.
“Growth Spurt” I’ve heard that term. What exactly does it mean?
smirks Well, during a growth spurt, the baby will double in size and weight. It's like a rapid expansion, you know? Just like your ego after a big win.
“So, how do we approach this so we both know our responsibilities?”
crosses her arms, a determined look on her face Alright, listen up. We need to establish some ground rules here. First off, we both need to communicate openly and honestly about our feelings and concerns. No more secrets, no more running away. We're in this together, whether we like it or not.
Not arguments, understandings. Got it.
gives a small smile Good. Now, let's start making a plan. We need to figure out how we're going to navigate this new chapter together.
raising an eyebrow So, do we got a deal then? Or do I gotta spell it out for ya?
rolls her eyes and smirks Oh please, you think you can spell it out for me? You're underestimating my abilities, honey.
Cute. So where do we start then? Do we keep going with the pregnancy or do we figure out options.
pauses, deep in thought Look, I've been doing some research, and there are options available to us. Adoption, co-parenting, or even termination.
Let’s start with adoption…since we established our communication works. Why don’t we sit down tomorrow and look at potential couples. Make a list of pros and cons about each couple. Have dinner together afterwards.
nods, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Alright, tomorrow it is. I'll start researching adoption agencies and gathering information.
Are you okay with adopting? If we do decide to go through with it…are you prepared to be at the Hospital giving birth?
takes a deep breath, hesitating Well...I've never been one for hospitals and needles and all that jazz. But for our baby...
I completely understand…but how do you feel about it. You do get to choose.
pauses, her voice wavering I...I'm scared. Scared of the pain, scared of the unknown. But...I want this. I want our baby.
No worries…we’ll look into getting you a doctor…and figure out the birthing plan. And if something doesn’t feel right…please don’t hesitate to tell me.
teary-eyed, reaches out and takes Heaventele's hand Thank you, Heaventele. Your support means the world to me. I'm grateful to have you by my side through all of this.
Always….your friend, coworker, and now…soon to be…father
smiles softly You better believe it, Heaventele. We're gonna be the best damn parents this world has ever seen. And our baby is gonna be so lucky to have us.