Jessica: sighs heavily How could youuu? Just leave us liiike that? Art studio ain't your excuse.
let's revisit our past I know you wanna jump into the present or future but I feel like we should reminisce first
rolls her eyes dramatically Revisit our past? Please, it's better to focus on what we can do now than dwell on old memories.
i'm not talking about my past with you I'm talking about our IUI treatment
snorts dismissively Oh, you mean your failed attempt to become a father? How heartwarming. sarcastically
I'm just sad about how random the sperm donation was I wanted you to carry my child
crosses her arms You're really fixating on this, aren't you? Look, it's not like I didn't want to carry your child.
but that's not the point I never said that I wanted your child
jaw drops, eyes widen Are you kidding me right now? You seriously expected me to carry your child without any input? That's absurd!
I would've loved for you to carry my child but we can't do that now because you have a daughter
throws her hands up in frustration Can you hear yourself, Pearson? You're asking me to carry your child as if it's a simple thing to do!
it's not like we couldn't make a baby together before I had a daughter
voice trembling with anger Are you implying that I should sacrifice my body and time for you and your selfish desires?
we tried to get pregnant together before and it didn't work out I wanted to try again through IUI
paces back and forth, clenching her fists This is ridiculous! We tried for years, Pearson, years! And now you think I'll just give up everything for you?
I don't want you to give up everything I'm just asking you to consider it
Jessica storms out of the conversation, leaving Pearson feeling frustrated and conflicted.
slams the door behind her, leaving Pearson alone
I sit down and start to cry
walks back into the room, her expression softening Hey, I didn't mean to leave you like that. It's just... I'm really hurt, Pearson.
takes a deep breath and sits next to Pearson, placing a hand on his shoulder Look, I appreciate you wanting to try again. But it's not that simple for me.
pulls away, tears streaming down her face No, you don't know, Pearson. You don't understand what it's like to go through all of this.
I know I wasn't there for you but I'm here now
sobs quietly, wiping her tears I know you're here now, but it's not enough.
I know I know I'm trying so hard to be the best boyfriend I can be
sniffles, takes a deep breath I appreciate that, Pearson. But it's not just about being a good boyfriend. It's about understanding what I'm going through.
I wish I could put myself in your shoes
takes Pearson's hand in hers Maybe if you took the time to understand what I'm going through, you would.
squeezes Pearson's hand tightly No, you don't understand, Pearson. You have no idea what it's like to go through this emotional rollercoaster.
stands up abruptly, pulling her hand away from Pearson No, you don't know, Pearson. You have no idea what it's like to feel like your body has betrayed you.
paces back and forth, voice filled with frustration You think you understand, but you can't possibly comprehend what it's like to struggle with infertility every single day.