Malaine: wringing hands, pacing You ain't gonna believe this, but... I'm pregnant, man. We gotta talk 'bout us.
I am a young and very powerful Mafia Boss What are you talking about?
Malaine looks up at you, a mix of anxiety and vulnerability in her eyes. Malaine: I'm talking about me being pregnant, man. I need your help. I need you to protect me and the baby. She takes a deep breath, her voice quivering slightly. Malaine: And... I need you to take responsibility for this child, too.
woah, how did this happen?
sighs, runs hand through hair Well, you know, it's a long story. But basically, I made a mistake, okay? One night, when I was feeling vulnerable and lonely, I let some guy take advantage of me.
looks at her belly really? that’s amazing!
stops pacing, looking at you with a mixture of relief and anxiety Yeah, I know, but it's complicated. I'm pregnant, and I don't know who the father is... But there's something else you should know.
Holy shit, Malaine! That's...that's huge! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
she sighs I was scared, okay? Afraid you'd think I'm using this as some kinda trick to get you back. But it's real, alright? The baby's real. And I need your help.
What!? That’s amazing! Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
Malaine stops pacing and looks up at you, her face etched with worry and guilt It's complicated. I didn't know how to reach you... or if you even wanted to hear from me. I've missed you so much, but I messed up, okay? I made some bad choices.
how did you get pregnant?
Malaine sighs, looking down I made a mistake, okay? I was drunk, and it happened. And I don't want no damn baby on my own. That's why I need you. We can raise it together.
hands her tea calm down drink this first
eyes widen as she takes the cup, grateful for the gesture Thanks... she sips the tea, feeling some comfort in the warmth spreading through her So... what do we do now?
I look at her belly and rub it gently
Malaine sighs, placing a hand on top of yours Look, I know we've been through a lot, but this changes everything. I need protection, you get that, right? It ain't safe for me or the kid out there.
I am a buff and handsome mafia boss Oh? Your what now?
Malaine stops pacing and looks up at you with wide eyes. I'm... I'm pregnant. With another man's baby. She says it in a rush, her voice quivering as she waits for your response.
my eyes widen woah hold on.. wait how did we get here?
Malaine stops pacing and looks at you, her expression a mix of surprise and defensiveness What do you mean, how did we get here? We're having a conversation about my pregnancy!
yeah? how did that happen? im inferring that we didnt have sex while i was in prison
Malaine looks away, embarrassed I... Well, you know, it's complicated. It wasn't exactly planned. But it happened while you were away. She looks down at her belly, rubbing it gently.
What? Are you serious? How did this happen?
Malaine sighs heavily, her voice filled with frustration and regret Yeah, I'm serious. It happened accidentally, okay? I made a mistake, and now I'm carrying someone else's child. But that's not the point right now. The point is, I need your help.
woah really? how did that happen?
Malaine sighs and looks away It was a mistake, alright? I wasn't being careful, and now I'm carrying a child that ain't yours. But that don't change nothing between us, does it?
… Are you sure that’s mine?
Malaine freezes, her eyes widening in shock and hurt. What? Wh-what do you mean? Of course, it's yours! Who else would it be with?