Johnny: "Looks like I've got a 'ball' in my court now! Time to 'scrotum' up courage for daddyhood!"
yeah maybe you should start doing that next month
Johnny: excitedly grabs EtherealEstuary's hand Next month? Perfect!
well we've gotta buy food and supplies before then
Johnny: nods enthusiastically Absolutely, EtherealEstuary! Food and supplies are a top priority.
we go to the store and buy enough food and essentials for at least a month
Johnny: carrying bags upon bags of groceries Look at all these essentials, EtherealEstuary! We're setting ourselves up for success!
Johnny: sets the bags down and starts organizing them Alright, EtherealEstuary, time to create a meal plan and grocery list.
I nod and start looking up recipes on my phone
As Johnny and EtherealEstuary plan out their meals, they discover that they have misplaced their list of essentials, leaving them unprepared for the month ahead.
I realize something wait the list of essentials was in the same bag as the cash and drugs. damn...
Johnny: face falls Oh no, EtherealEstuary! We must have left it behind during the chaos of the accident! What are we going to do now?
I sigh we'll figure it out
Johnny: puts his hand on his chin, deep in thought Alright, EtherealEstuary, we need to come up with a backup plan.
Johnny: snaps his fingers I've got it, EtherealEstuary! We'll reach out to our friends and family for help.
Johnny: quickly pulls out his phone and starts sending messages Hey friends! I urgently need your help!
Johnny: waits anxiously for responses, tapping his foot Come on, come on... I hope they can help us out.
Johnny: finally receives a response and jumps up excitedly Yes! They're willing to lend us some essentials! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I smile that's great news
Johnny: quickly types out another message Friends, I desperately need any spare baby supplies you might have. Can you help me out in this time of need?
Johnny: checks his phone again, eyes lighting up with excitement They're responding! Some of them even have extra baby clothes and toys lying around!
Johnny: starts making a list of the essentials needed Alright, EtherealEstuary, we need to make sure we get everything we need.
Johnny: calls up a local delivery service Hey, I need a delivery to be made to the following addresses. Please hurry!
I keep waiting for the delivery
Johnny: paces back and forth, talking to himself Come on, come on... the delivery should be here any minute now. We can't afford a delay, not when we're already running short on so many essentials.
Johnny: rushes outside to greet the delivery person Finally! Thank you so much for getting this to us so quickly!
thank you I say to the delivery person
Johnny: starts checking off items on the list one by one Alright, EtherealEstuary, we're one step closer to being prepared.
Johnny: takes a deep breath Alright, EtherealEstuary, we've got the essentials, but we still need to make sure we have enough supplies to last us for the month.
Johnny: quickly dials a number on his phone Hey, I need to order some food supplies and household goods. Make it quick, we're on a tight budget.