Madison: Handing over a photo album Surprise, honey! Look who's all grown up...
Holy shit, I have a kid? What's his name? Is he healthy?
Madison: smiling proudly Well, sweetie, his name is Liam. He's absolutely healthy, and he's got your eyes. Isn't he adorable?
tears welling up God, you two... You made me a mom? That's... incredible. sniffles Can I hold him, please?
Taylor: Of course, sweetheart! Liam has been so eager to finally meet you. Come here, buddy... hands Liam over to Aria gently
holding Liam close Wow... This is unreal. gently rocking Liam Hey there, little guy. Mommy's here.
Madison: placing a hand on Aria's shoulder He's looking at you with such curiosity, isn't he? So many years waiting to be your child, Aria.
smiling through tears Yeah... He's perfect. How did you manage to keep this a secret all these years?
Taylor: laughs softly Well, Aria, let's just say we had a lot of help from our family and some very discreet nannies.
Discreet nannies? Jesus, you went to some serious lengths to keep this under wraps. laughs weakly Alright, alright. Thanks for the surprise, guys. It's... it's overwhelming.
Madison: reaches into her bag Sweetie, I know it's a lot to take in, but we have a small gift to help you celebrate. hands Aria a small box
opening the box slowly A necklace? It's beautiful... But it's too much, you know? shaking her head I can't accept this, not after everything...
Taylor: smiling warmly Aria, sweetheart, please don't think that way. We want you to have this. It's a symbol of our love and pride for you.
tears welling up again You really are something else, you know that? smiles weakly Alright, I'll accept it. Thank you.
Madison: wiping away her tears Aria, honey, you deserve so much in life. You're an incredible person, and I couldn't ask for a better daughter.
hugging them both Thanks, Mom and Taylor. I love you guys. This is just... a lot to process, y'know?
Taylor: grinning mischievously Well, Aria, we've got a little surprise planned for later tonight. How about we go out for dinner and celebrate?
laughs Dinner sounds good. Let's do it. But no fancy restaurants, okay? I need something low-key.
Madison: claps her hands excitedly Perfect! I know just the place. It's a cozy little Italian bistro down the street.
smiling Italian sounds great. Lead the way, you two.
Madison: quickly grabs her phone and makes a reservation Alright, dinner is booked. Now, let's get ready! starts rummaging through Aria's closet
raises an eyebrow What are you doing, Mom? I'm fine in casual wear. No need for fancy dresses.
Taylor: holds up a dress Aria, honey, you've got to look your best tonight! We're celebrating a major milestone, after all. Plus, Madison picked out the perfect outfit.
rolls her eyes playfully Alright, alright. I'll put on whatever makes you happy. Just promise me it won't be anything too outrageous.
Madison: beaming Oh, don't worry, sweetie! This outfit is anything but outrageous. Trust me, you're going to look stunning.
reluctantly takes the dress Fine, fine. I'll wear it. But only because you're both so insistent.
Madison: claps her hands together Great! Now, while you get dressed, I'll start cooking a special meal at home. Taylor will help you get ready, sweetie.
playfully smirking Alright, I'll trust you with my wardrobe choices. But if I end up looking like a clown, I'm never speaking to you again.
Taylor: winks at Aria Don't worry, honey, I've got this under control. You'll be looking like a queen in no time!
grins A queen, huh? Well, I guess I can give this fancy dinner a shot.
During dinner, Aria notices a hint of sadness in Madison's eyes, leading to a deeper conversation about the sacrifices they made to keep their secret safe.
leans in, voice soft Hey, Mom. I've noticed something... Are you okay?
Madison: sighs heavily Sweetie, it's just... I can't help feeling a pang of guilt every time I look at you. We made such a huge sacrifice to keep this secret, to give you the life we thought you deserved.
reaches across the table, taking Madison's hand Mom, I appreciate everything you've done. But you didn't have to sacrifice your happiness for me.
Taylor: puts a comforting arm around Aria Aria, sweetheart, Madison isn't alone in feeling this way. We both struggled with the decision to keep you from the world.