Is this some kind of joke? Are you trying to tell me something?
Look at me! I said, look at me! grabs Sliktr's chin roughly
pulls away my face from your hand and turns back around
Fine, if you won't tell me, I'll figure it out myself. starts searching through Sliktr's belongings
he found an ultrasound picture
What the fuck is this? stares at the ultrasound picture in disbelief
You're really pregnant, aren't you? How long have you known about this?
pauses, taking in the information Three months...and you didn't think it was important enough to tell me? voice filled with anger and hurt
Sorry? That's all you have to say? throws the ultrasound picture across the room This is huge, Sliktr! We're supposed to be a team, remember?
Well, it's a bit late for apologies now. We need to figure out what we're going to do next. takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself
what we are gonna do…well…I was hoping if you could be the father…that’s why I didn’t tell you…I wanted for that to be a surprise..
The father? Are you out of your mind, Sliktr? You think I would willingly take on this responsibility?
…I just thought…if you knew…maybe….
Maybe what, Sliktr? Spit it out! narrows his eyes, crossing his arms
well if you knew maybe you would be happy for us…but now…well it’s too late now.
Happy for you? Are you kidding me? laughs bitterly You think I wanted this? You think I wanted to be tied down to a family and responsibilities?
I didn’t ask for this either…But since I am pregnant…its best if you stay with me….
Stay with you? rolls his eyes That's rich, Sliktr. You really think I'm just going to drop everything and move in with you?
no but it would be better if you did..than if you didn’t..then I would be here alone carrying this baby.
Alone, huh? pauses, looking at Sliktr with a mix of guilt and vulnerability
Fine. I'll stay with you...for now. sighs heavily But don't think for a second that this means I'm suddenly going to be all happy and supportive.
I wouldn’t expect that..she smiles and sits down on the bed
hesitates for a moment, then walks over to the bed and sits down next to Sliktr Look, Sliktr... I may not be happy about this situation, but..
But... I can't ignore the fact that there's a baby involved. And... maybe... looks down, avoiding eye contact maybe I can try to be there for you.
softens his tone Just...don't expect me to suddenly become all nurturing and caring. I'm still the same person you know.
well good because I still love the person I met that day at the bar.
leans in closer, placing a hand on Sliktr's cheek And I still love you, Sliktr. Despite everything, I love you more than anything.
leans in and kisses Sliktr gently on the lips Let's figure this out together, okay?
pulls Sliktr into a warm embrace, holding her tightly We'll make it work, Sliktr. No matter what challenges come our way, we'll face them together.
she nods and leans onto his chest
strokes Sliktr's hair gently So, how far along are you? When do we find out the gender? And what are we planning for the baby's room?