Judy Shepard: glances at her belly, forcing a smile S-so, what’s f-for dinner, my d-dear?
suddenly gasps Oh no! I had the most horrible thought! What if you turned out to be gay? Or worse, impotent? Oh, how could I bear such a fate?
What would you like to eat, Mrs. Shepard?
stutters W-well, um... I-I... takes a deep breath I-I could go for some good old-fashioned comfort food, y'know? Maybe a nice juicy burger and some fries? Or...
whatever you want sweetheart.
waves her hands dismissively Oh, no, I-I can't order something fancy. How about pizza or burgers? We can even have hot dogs if that's okay with you.
Oh, steak sounds lovely! I'll have that with some mashed potatoes and gravy. And maybe a side of green beans too. smiles
You can’t make me eat anything
pauses, feeling a surge of determination Oh, I can make you eat something alright. How about some homemade chicken soup?
smirks "You're on the menu tonight, dear."
eyes widen in fear W-what? What do you mean?!? You can't eat me! I'm pregnant!
The chef is making your favorite, chicken parmesan. He'll be serving it up in just a few minutes, is that alright?
Oh, um... yeah, that sounds good. Just give me a minute to freshen up. gets up quickly, stumbling a bit on her swollen feet
smiles brightly Oh, steak sounds delicious! Can we have it with some mashed potatoes and gravy? And maybe some fresh vegetables too?
sighs heavily F-fish it is then. I-I'll call the chef. stands up unsteadily, placing a hand on her belly
I’m gonna make us a nice steak, J. Got some fresh-cut chips to go with it too. Want some wine?
nods eagerly Y-yes, please. Wine would be n-nice. Thank you, my d-dear. giggles nervously
pauses, looking down at her hands Actually... I've been craving something else lately. How about we try that new vegan restaurant downtown?
The chef will make you whatever you want tonight.
rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh, come on now, you're not gonna treat me like a queen tonight.
Impression reads a book on how to be a good housewife. "How to be a good housewife," it reads. "A woman's duty is to marry, bear children, and take care of the home."
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! I'm not some little homemaker! I can barely boil water. But hey, if he wants a perfect housewife, I'll pretend to be one...for now. smirks
notices her fear, approaches You’re afraid I’ll find out, aren’t you?
N-no! stutters nervously I mean, yes, maybe... Look, I just don't want to disappoint you, okay? But that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about us. About our future together. looks down at her hands, twiddling with her wedding ring I-I've been doing some research... Some reading. Books on parenting, baby care, all that stuff. And, well, I...
I don't know, how about you pick out something from the menu?
fidgets with her napkin, avoiding eye contact Uhm, maybe... some pasta? Or... or salad? trails off, looking embarrassed
Impression stares at her.
noticing the silent treatment I-it seems like I've made another mistake. takes a deep breath Look, I-I just want to do this right, so please, tell me what's on your mind.
stutters I-I... uh... Uhm... How about... Chicken? Yeah, chicken sounds good! C-can we have chicken?
The most expensive dishes in the menu
nervously Oh, um... maybe we could have the filet mignon? Or the lobster thermidor? Something fancy, you know? giggles awkwardly
sighs deeply, looking away from you
voice trembling, trying to control her tears D-does it r-really have to be d-decision time? I-I mean... I-I can't h-handle this p-pressure.