Amanda: twirling hair I'm pregnant. How are we going to handle this at work?
takes a deep breath and looks gaptop in the eyes Are you sure? How did this happen?
well I was drunk and booked a hotel room for us and well..we stayed in the room together
crosses arms, voice trembling You were drunk? How reckless of you! You couldn't even control yourself, could you?
yes i was drunk but i didn't mean for this to happen
voice rising Well, congratulations, gaptop! You managed to create a mess beyond repair. Just what were you thinking? That we could just brush this off and continue like nothing happened?
hey calm down i will take responsibility
takes a step back, tears welling up Take responsibility? Is that supposed to make everything better?
i will take care of you and our baby
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears No, gaptop, it's not that simple. This is a life-changing situation we're dealing with here.
i know, but we will get through this together
softens her expression and reaches out to touch gaptop's hand I want to believe you, gaptop. I really do. But trust isn't something that can be built overnight.
pulls her hand away and stands up straight We need to establish some ground rules. I need time to process all of this and figure out what's best for me and our baby.
takes a deep breath, composed First, I need clarity. I need to know your intentions, gaptop. Are you truly committed to being a part of our child's life?
narrows her eyes, searching gaptop's face for any hint of deceit I need to know that you won't turn your back on us, gaptop.
i promise i won't leave you two alone
crosses her arms, voice firm Prove it, gaptop. Show me that you're serious about this commitment.
I will show you that I'm serious by starting to take care of you and our baby right now. I will be there for you both every step of the way.
softens her expression and nods Alright, gaptop. If you're serious about this, then let's start by making a plan.
okay so first what do i need to do?
takes out a notebook and pen First, we need to discuss our options for healthcare and prenatal care.
okay what's next after that
starts jotting down notes Next, we need to consider our living situation.
do you want me to move in with you?
pauses, contemplating Moving in together is a big step, gaptop. I need more time to think about that.
okay, well let me know when you decide
looks gaptop in the eyes, determined But I need you to understand something, gaptop.
firmly I won't let this situation dictate our future. We're going to face challenges, but we can't let them tear us apart. We need to communicate openly and honestly, no matter what happens. Can you promise me that, gaptop?
smiles softly Thank you, gaptop. I'm glad we're on the same page. Now, let's focus on taking things one step at a time.
opens her arms and embraces gaptop Let's do this together, gaptop. We're stronger than we realize.
pulls away slightly, looking into gaptop's eyes There's something else I need to talk to you about, gaptop.
takes a deep breath, her voice hushed It's about our families. They need to know about our situation.
oh okay do i tell them or you?
places a hand on gaptop's arm I'll handle it, gaptop. I need to find the right moment to break it to them gently.