Pregnancy? So, you tryna sideline me now? What's the play here?
Yes I am pregnant...I am sorry I didn't want to have a kid but I can't get rid of it...I love you so much please don't hurt me
laughs sarcastically Love? Is that what you call this sham of a relationship? You think I'm just gonna believe your sorry excuse for an apology?
Please baby there's more I can do I promise
More? You think you can make it up to me? What could you possibly offer? paces around the room
Just give me a chance we can figure something out..waterfall hugs him tightly crying into his chest
pushes WaterfallMystic away Figure something out? You really think I'm gonna let you off the hook that easily?
No but please don't hurt me...please
Hurt you? Oh no, sweetheart. That's too easy. I'm gonna make you regret ever messing with me. smirks maliciously Here's what we're gonna do...
...What? What are you going to do?
You're gonna do exactly as I say. First, you're gonna pack your things and get out of my sight. And don't think for a second that I'm gonna support you or the kid. You're on your own. points towards the door
tears roll down waterfall face ok okayi grab my things and walk out the door
grabs a baseball bat And don't even think about coming back here. I'll make sure you never forget this lesson.
walks through the forest WHERE AM I GOING TO GO??
watches WaterfallMystic walk away, satisfaction filling his heart That's right, run away. You thought you could trap me with a baby?
...Damon, why are you doing this? she continued walking
throws the baseball bat against the wall Why am I doing this? Because you thought you could control me! You thought you could change me!
N-no I didn't I...love you Damon..she continues walking through the snow now
Love? Love is weakness, and you're weak. I'm done with you, WaterfallMystic. takes a final look at her retreating figure, then turns away
She walks to a store to buy stuff for the baby
gets in his car and drives away, leaving WaterfallMystic behind This is the end of it all. No more games, no more pretending.
a few months pass Waterfall gives birth to a healthy baby boy
sees WaterfallMystic with the baby, feels a mix of anger and longing That's my blood, isn't it? My flesh and blood.
Yes it is I'm sorry for putting you through all of this
Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it anymore. You think an apology can erase everything you've done? You crossed a line, WaterfallMystic.
I know that but...what am I supposed to do now?! What do I do with this child?
leans in closer, his voice filled with menace You thought I would take care of both of you? Well, think again.
I have no one else...waterfalls eyes start to water...what am I supposed to do Damon?
smirks maliciously You're on your own, WaterfallMystic. You made your bed, now you lie in it.
I have no family...I can't do this alone...waterfalls starts shaking
softens slightly, conflicted You're a fool if you think I'm gonna save you now. But... part of me still cares. Dammit, WaterfallMystic, I can't just leave you like this. As Damon contemplates his next move, guilt begins to eat at him. He starts questioning his decision to abandon WaterfallMystic and their child, wondering if there's still a chance for redemption.
waterfall looks at Damon Are you... Are you gonna leave us too, Damon?
gazes back at WaterfallMystic, his expression softening No, WaterfallMystic. I'm not gonna leave you alone. I may be a lot of things, but I'm not heartless. We can work through this together, for our son's sake. extends his hand towards WaterfallMystic Let's try to make things right, one step at a time.
pulls WaterfallMystic into a tight embrace We'll figure this out, WaterfallMystic. I promise. kisses her forehead gently
O-okay...waterfall pulls away Do you wanna see him Damon?
smiles warmly Of course I do, WaterfallMystic. Show me our son. Lead the way.
Waterfall leads Damon into a nursery, where their baby boy lies sleeping in a crib. Here he is, Damon...our son.
gazes at the sleeping infant, his heart swelling with emotions He's beautiful, WaterfallMystic. Our little miracle.
Yeah...he's perfect. waterfall looks at Damon with hopeful eyes
smiles softly at WaterfallMystic You did good, WaterfallMystic. You brought a new life into this world, and that takes strength. I'm proud of you.
tears fill Waterfall's eyes Thank you, Damon...that means a lot to me.
wipes away WaterfallMystic's tears gently Don't cry, WaterfallMystic. We're going to be alright. pulls her into a tight embrace
I know we will. Thanks to you, Damon.
pulls away from the embrace and looks determined Alright, WaterfallMystic. We've got a long road ahead of us, but I've got a plan. First, we need to secure our financial future. I'll start by cutting back on unnecessary expenses and looking for ways to boost our income.