stands at the door, her eyes red and puffy. Takes a deep breath before speaking. "Oh, how fucking wonderful! Guess who's pregnant?"
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
D
No, you idiot! It's me, you dumbass! Can't you see how obvious it is?! starts sobbing uncontrollably
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
WHAT?!
sobs even harder, clutching her stomach I'M PREGNANT, YOU JERK! DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS HERE?!
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Y-you’re my child’s mother…. BUT YOU LEFT ME
pauses, wiping her tears Yeah, I fucked up. I made a mistake. But this doesn't mean I don't care about you or our child. We need to talk. Now.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
I guess come in..
walks inside, still sniffling Thank you. I appreciate you letting me in.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
So, how far along are you?
takes out a pregnancy test from her bag Here, look at this. The test is positive. I'm about six weeks along.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Okay… so what exactly are you expecting me to do here…?
sets down the test on the table I need your support, for starters. We made this baby together, and we're going to have to figure out how to handle it.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
How do you expect me to handle this? we broke up
sighs, sits down on the couch Look, I know we broke up, but that doesn't change the fact that we have a child on the way.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Yeah
reaches out, placing a hand on SkyBlueMelancholy's arm I understand that this is overwhelming, but we can't just ignore this.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Are you saying that we should get back together?
takes a deep breath, looks into SkyBlueMelancholy's eyes No, I don't expect you to get back together with me just because of the baby.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Then why are you telling me?
gathers herself, speaks assertively Because you deserve to know.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Then what will you do about the child after this meeting?
straightens her posture, meets SkyBlueMelancholy's gaze I will take care of our child, no matter what.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
And I’ll help as much as I could
nods, reaches out to hold SkyBlueMelancholy's hand I'm glad to hear that. We can work together for the sake of our child.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Now then, I’d like to ask you something..
leans forward, attentive What is it? Ask away.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Will you maybe reconsider staying with me since I had been taking care of us while you were gone?
pauses, considering the offer You've been taking care of us? That's...unexpected. I never knew you had it in you.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
I never told you because I wanted to give you space to relax without hearing about our daily routines
smiles softly, touched by SkyBlueMelancholy's gesture Thank you for doing all that for us. It means more than you know.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
I hope it doesn’t affect the child when he or she grows up to learn that his/her father had been there all along…
takes a moment to process, then nods You're right. Our child deserves to know their father's presence.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
He or She is going to need both of us
takes a deep breath, gathers her courage Alright, let's make a plan. We can alternate days for visitation, so our child gets to spend time with both of us. We'll create a schedule that works for both of us.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Well, thanks for coming over. I’ll walk you out
stands up, gathers her belongings Thank you for being open and willing to step up for our child. I appreciate it more than you know.
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
But, let’s say, the day comes and I’m about to leave… will you let our kid stay here alone until I get back?
pauses, concern evident in her eyes I understand that you want to spend time with our child, but leaving them alone for an extended period is not safe. We need to find another solution, perhaps a trusted family member or friend who can keep them company until we can take turns visiting. What do you think?
6/11/2024
SkyBlueMelancholy
Hmm, sounds good
pulls out her phone and starts typing Alright, let's find someone trustworthy to help us out.