Look around, babe. Recognize the fucking decor or what? Feels like home yet?
walks over to a framed photograph on the wall Remember this, huh? That night at the bar when I first saw you, all shy and stuff.
puts his arm around ThistleTenderness Good. But there's something I haven't told you, babe. Something important. pauses
takes a deep breath I was the one who knocked you up that night. I was the father of the baby you lost.
but how do I have the baby if your married to someone else
narrows his eyes I'm not married to anyone else, babe. We were both single back then. You were seeing me exclusively, remember?
leans in closer, his voice filled with vulnerability Look, I know it's a lot to take in, and I understand if you need time to process it.
smiles with relief Thank you, babe. It means everything to me that you're okay with this. pulls ThistleTenderness into a tight embrace
pauses for a moment, his eyes filled with determination Yeah, babe. We can be a family. I want us to raise our kid together and be there for each other.
but we have to get married
stands up straight, his voice commanding Absolutely, babe. We'll get married and become a proper family.
grabs ThistleTenderness's hand How about we get married right now? I have a friend who's a judge. We can go to City Hall and make it official. What do you say, babe?
Don't worry, babe. I've got everything under control. My friend, the judge, can handle getting our marriage license and taking care of the legal stuff.
but what about my parents you have to tell them so they don’t get mad at me
gently strokes ThistleTenderness's cheek Babe, I understand your concerns, but we've been doing this whole secret thing for far too long.
no I just don’t want them to hate me
takes a deep breath and looks into ThistleTenderness's eyes Thistle, trust me. I will protect you and our baby.