Miss Delight: fiddles with her wedding ring D-do you remember this place?
I remember it well walks closer it’s our prom spot
nervously glancing around Yeah, this was where we used to sneak away during prom... takes a deep breath I have something to tell you, Perry.
holds your hand what’s wrong?
takes a step closer, looking into Perry's eyes I... I don't know how to say this, but... I was pregnant when you left.
What? looks at you did you end up having the baby?
takes a deep breath and looks into Perry's eyes Yeah, I did. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Maria. She's four years old now.
Oh my god, you're serious? looks at your stomach then back at you
stutters Y-yeah, I'm serious. It was a life-changing moment for me... gulps I wanted to tell you, but I was scared of how you'd react.
hugs you oh my god, I'm so sorry. why did you raise her alone?
sighs heavily Well, I had to... I couldn't bear the thought of raising Maria without a father figure.
You shouldn't have done that alone. I feel guilty now. I will marry you.
nods, tears welling up in her eyes I... I would love that, Perry. But it's not just about us anymore... takes a deep breath There's Maria to consider too.
kisses you I know I am jumping at you but I am not perfect either. we both have flaws but I've always loved you
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears Perry, I... I appreciate your love, but we need to figure out how to make this work for all of us.
ok let's go back to your house then
takes a step back, hesitant Perry, I understand, but I can't just go back to our old life.
looks at you I know, I just want to be there for you
takes a deep breath and looks into Perry's eyes I want that too, Perry. But we need to take things slow and figure out what works best for all of us.
ok what do you suggest then?
pauses, thinking carefully Well, maybe we could start by spending more time together, getting to know each other again.
smiles softly Yes, definitely no rush. We need to respect our own boundaries and Maria's as well. Let's take it one step at a time.
reaches out and holds Perry's hand Thank you, Perry. I appreciate your understanding and patience. Let's face this together, one day at a time.
holds your hand one day at a time.
takes a deep breath and looks into Perry's eyes Okay, let's start with something simple. How about we plan a date night for this weekend?
grins A date night, huh? That sounds like a great idea.
smiles shyly Great! I was thinking we could try that new restaurant downtown that everyone's been talking about.
chuckles Alright, let's do it. What time should I pick you up?
blushes slightly P-Pick me up at 7? That way, we can enjoy a nice dinner without rushing.
laughs softly Sounds perfect to me. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start planning. We should probably decide on our budget for the date and make a list of activities we'd like to do.
smirks Budget? Activities? You're really turning this into a project, huh?
giggles nervously W-well, y-you know me... I tend to overplan sometimes.
laughs lightly That's true. But it's what makes you special.
puts a hand on her chest, feeling touched Th-thank you, Perry. Your words mean a lot to me.
chuckles Of course, I'm not one to turn down a good plan. Let's get to it then!
flips through the notebook, scribbling down ideas Okay, so far we have dinner at that new restaurant and maybe a walk in the park afterwards.
smiles Sounds like a good start. How about some light entertainment? A comedy show, maybe?
pauses, biting her lip W-well, I don't know if comedy shows are really our thing... Maybe we could do something more low-key, like going to the movies?
leans back, considering The movies... not a bad idea. We haven't done that in a while.
nervously taps her pen against the notebook Y-yeah, I know we've been busy with work and everything. B-but I think it'd be nice to just relax and watch a movie together.