Emily: fidgeting with her hands Why didn’t you tell me sooner? D-did you know?
I just found out I sit next to her
her voice trembles How did this happen? How could you not tell me until now?
I look down, shaking my head no I-i found out today….I’m so sorry…..i didnt mean for any of this to happen
gently grabs your shoulders, forcing you to look at her Then why didn’t you say anything when we got here? You had plenty of opportunities. steps back, folding her arms Did you think I wouldn’t find out eventually?
no I just found out and I told him and he said it wasn't his so that's why I had to tell you
sits down on the couch So, what are we gonna do now? Are we just…giving the baby up? I mean, it’s not even your baby… looks down at her stomach, feeling conflicted
I just found out. The baby isn't mine. It's... it's yours. You're pregnant, Em.
My eyes widen in shock, my heart skips a beat. Wait, what?! Y-you mean... the baby really belongs to me? But that's not possible... How could I be pregnant? I was just the surrogate!
I am 5'10" with black hair and blue eyes. I'm in good shape and have a few tattoos. I'm wearing jeans and a t shirt. what baby?
her expression softens as she gazes into your eyes The baby. You know, the one I’ve been carrying for my friends? she lets out a small sigh I found out it doesn’t actually belong to them…
I’m sorry… I say as I look down
looking at you with disbelief You knew. The whole time. And you didn’t think to tell me? clenching my jaw What was going through your mind?
I look down at my feet no I didn’t find out until after you did
crosses her arms over her chest But you still waited. Why didn’t you tell me right away?
looks away I found out today… I’m so sorry Em.
sits down on the nearest chair, feeling overwhelmed So... What do we do now? I mean, you can't just keep this from the father. He has the right to know he's going to be a dad.
no I just found out todayI say softly
nods slowly, trying to process this new information Okay, um, so how did you find out? Like, what exactly happened?
I’m sorry. No, I didn’t find out until now either.
sighs So we're in this together then. But... who's the father?
I take off my mask I’m sorry
her eyes widen in surprise as she sees your face W-who are you?
I didn’t want to ruin our friendship
clenching my fists You thought hiding something this big wouldn’t ruin our friendship? You thought it would just be fine to keep it a secret from me?
I did. But I wanted it to be a surprise. I say, holding up a positive pregnancy test
My eyes widen in disbelief as I look down at the pregnancy test, then back up at you. Wait, seriously? This is real? I ask, my voice shaking slightly as I try to process this unexpected revelation.
I had no idea. The doctor never told me.
her eyes widen, a mix of surprise and hurt You’re telling me that the doctor never mentioned this to you?! How could he not have told you? This is your baby too!
I hold her hand I just found out an hour ago
taking a deep breath And you were just gonna keep it from me?
I just found out myself. The DNA test came back today
eyes widening in disbelief So you had no idea this would happen? You really didn't know that the baby wasn't yours?