Robert Shayne: leans forward, voice low and intense You're pregnant?! Fuck, this can't be happening!
Sorry? laughs bitterly Sorry won't cut it, sweetheart. You think you can just spring this on me and expect me to be okay with it?
I wasn’t sure until now that’s why I lost contact with you because I was trying to figure out what to do
Well, congratulations, you're going to be a father. But you better believe that I'm not letting this ruin my life. stands up abruptly
Good. Because I'm not letting you disrupt everything I've worked for. paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair
Look, Moresoth, I need you to understand something. I have responsibilities, a career to protect, and a reputation to maintain.
And don't think for a second that I won't take drastic measures to protect what's important to me. narrows his eyes
I'm saying that we need to come to an agreement. You can't just spring this pregnancy on me and expect me to blindly accept it.
And what do you propose we agree on?
We need to figure out how to handle this situation discreetly. If the media gets wind of this, it could destroy everything I've worked for.
Alright, listen up. We need to keep this under wraps at all costs. No one can know about this pregnancy, do you understand?
Good. Now, let's figure out a plan. We need to find a way to handle this without causing a scandal.
grabs his phone and dials a number I need you to come to my office immediately. We have a situation to deal with.
ends the call and leans back in his chair, deep in thought Alright, Moresoth, we need to come up with a story. Something that will explain our situation without raising too many suspicions.
Do you have anything in mind?
leans forward, his eyes intense We're going to tell everyone that you're carrying my child, but it's not mine.
Listen, Moresoth, this is where you come in. You're going to have to play along with our story and make sure nobody suspects a thing.
Good. Now, let's rehearse our story. Remember, the key is to act natural and convincing. Nobody can know the truth about this baby. Got it?
Alright, let's start with the basics. When we're out in public, you're going to act like we're just friends. No affection, no emotional moments.
And when anyone asks about the baby, you're going to say that you've been seeing each other for a while now, but we decided not to rush into anything serious. Got it, Moresoth?
stands up and paces around the room Alright, let's practice our story. Pretend that we're in public, and I'll start the conversation.
puts on a charming smile Hey, Moresoth. Enjoying the evening so far?
Yeah, it's nice to get out and enjoy the night.
whispers urgently Remember, we have to keep up appearances. No one should suspect a thing. pretends to laugh and engage in small talk
I pretend nothing is going on
leans in closer, speaking softly Don't forget, Moresoth. We have to keep the focus on our "friendship" tonight. No slip-ups.