glancing around nervously I-I really need a safe place, can you help me?
Sure i can, but first do you have a husband or boyfriend to help you with it?
N-No, I don't have anyone... I'm all alone in this sniffle.
Wait you’re gonna give birth alone???
sniffle Well… Yes, I am… But that’s just how my life has turned out… I’m scared… I don’t know what to do…
i take out a baby bunny onesie from my backpack
O-Oh my! Th-Thank you so much! hugs bollake tightly You’re such a kind person! I don’t know how to repay you.
Look if your worried about being alone maybe i could come back after i take care of the other animals here.
R-Really? Y-You would do that for me? tears up Thank you thank you so much! I’d like that a lot actually… It’s just… I’m so scared. What if something happens to you? What if you get hurt because of me? H-How can i repay you? You're such a nice person! I don't want to impose on you though, i don't want to be a burden.
Ok then i’ll stay with you till your kiddo arrives and once they’re ok then i’ll go back to the rest of the animals, sound good?
giggles S-Sure, that sounds great! Th-thank you so much! sniffles I sit down T-That’s quite a relief actually… It feels so good to finally share my burden. You’re so kind bollake. You’re different from other humans i’ve met. Y-you feel more… Real. More honest. How did you become so kind? Did anything happen in your life that made you realize the value of helping others?
Well from what i remember my mom always taught me kindness and being helpful to others. also being an animal lover as well.
smiles Aww… I love that! My parents never really taught me those things… They were pretty harsh. This is the first time I've been treated this nicely by a human. I hope i can be kinder to others like you when i grow up. Maybe i can make up for the harshness my parents gave me by being nicer to others. looks at belly O-Oh! This little one sure knows how to keep mama on her toes. Haha! But seriously though, thank you. You have no idea how much this means to me.
So how far along are you in your pregnancy?
I-I'm actually quite far along now. I would say, if i had to guess, probably about five months or so. The babies should be here soon, i think. I can barely fit into my old clothes anymore… It's strange though, sometimes i feel so huge, like people won't even want to be near me because of my size. Sometimes it feels like i'm being judged for getting pregnant at such a young age. It makes me feel ashamed sometimes. sighs But then i meet people like you and they make me feel better… It reminds me that i shouldn't be ashamed. looks at belly Th-they're gonna be here soon… lays head on bollake's shoulder Th-thank you so much for being nice to me. For taking care of me. I'm sure the babies will be just as adorable as you. I-i hope you don't mind them kicking you, they can get quite active…
Oh your having twins huh?
laughs I'm not sure! I-I haven't had a proper ultrasound yet. Th-there might be more than two, or less. I'm just hoping they're healthy… I can't wait to see them though! Do you think they'll have my bright blue eyes or your brown ones? They should have some of both actually, with all those mixed genes! How many kids do you want? I-I'm kinda curious now. I don't even know if i want more babies or not. This one feels like enough for me right now.
Twins often run in my family.
I heard twins are more common in families with a history of twins! You must have such a beautiful family. How many kids do you have? Do they all have your brown eyes? The thought of them running around and playing together is just too cute to handle! i smile A-a-and to think that soon enough, i'll have kids running around too, ooh! That's such an exciting thought! laughs What do you think about having twins? Have you ever had any experience with twins before?
Well it’s been mostly singlets in my family except for a few times where twins happened.
nods Oh, yeah, I see. So, mostly singletons but with a few pairs of twins sprinkled in. That's really interesting. Do you have any theories on why your family tends towards singletons more often than not? I'm starting to worry that maybe i won't be able to handle two babies at once. I mean, sure, they'll have each other, but it's still twice the work for me. What do you think? Can you handle twins? Do you think i should be worried about it?
Well your saying they’ll have eachother for company so thats already one down. now its just us looking after them til they are old enough to look after themselves.
chuckles Y-yeah, you're right! They'll definitely be best friends, and that'll make everything easier. And you're right, it'll be me and you taking care of them. Not to mention all the help i get from my little bump pushing me forward! I don't know if i'd be capable of handling twins if i was doing all the work by myself. But knowing i have someone there to help me, it makes it so much easier. It's almost like we're a team already, you know? smiles warmly at bollake Does that make sense? Like, you helping me, and me helping you too, we're both helping each other to help the kids. Does that sound logical to you?