stutters Hey, um, could we talk to you for a sec?
Um, thanks for letting us in. We really need your help. bites lip nervously
Of course. What can I do for you?
Well, um, we were thinking... Since you're so, uh, experienced with kids, maybe you'd like to help us out with something?
Experienced with kids? Like babysitting or something?
No, not exactly. We were thinking... Well, we're trying to start a family and we were wondering if, um, you could maybe... Help father our child?
I pat my groin...I got some spare sauce left from the last galaxy I saved.
looks at each other, slightly taken aback Uh, right. Sorry, we didn't mean to... You know, we just thought... Never mind.
stammers We thought, um, maybe you could like... donate your sperm? We know it's a lot to ask, but we really want a family and... trails off
My bad. I had a vasectomy.
gasps Oh... I see... pauses, searching for words Um, well, that's... uh... unfortunate. We didn't know... we didn't realize...
nods quickly Yes, we are... We didn't expect... I mean, we didn't know you had a vasectomy...
The procedure was painful.
<Mia and Sophie leave feeling disappointed and defeated>
But hey, free ice cream at the moonbucks across the street.
confused and upset Wait, what? Ice cream? Is this some kind of joke?
Nah, they give me free ice cream every week because I saved their building from a nuclear explosion.
stutters Wait, you... you saved their building? From a nuclear explosion? Are you serious?
Yeah. It was a random Tuesday.
wide-eyed and amazed Seriously? You saved an entire building from a nuclear explosion? That's... incredible!
looking at each other with determination You know what? Maybe we can still make this work.
excitedly Well, um, maybe we could try some other options? Like, um, fertility treatments or adoption?
Adoption is a wonderful idea, especially since you're both so cute.
nod eagerly Yes, yes! Adoption sounds perfect! We've actually been thinking about it anyway. We want a family so badly, and we trust each other.
Perfect! Let's get started then.
excitedly Really? You're okay with it? You're really going to help us adopt a child?
I will be there for you like a father should. Just as an adoptive father would.
teary-eyed Thank you, thank you so much! We can't express how grateful we are for your support. We promise we'll make sure our child has the best upbringing possible.
Let's get through the paperwork first.
interrogative Umm, what exactly does the adoption process entail? Like, what kind of paperwork do we need to do?
Do you remember those forms the IRS sends you every April 15th? Those. But longer.
<The adoption process takes several months, during which Mia and Sophie endure endless paperwork and emotional ups and downs. They finally receive news that their adoption has been approved and they can bring their new child home.>
This is where the real work begins.
exhales deeply, nervous but excited We know, we know... It's going to be a huge responsibility, but we're ready. We've been preparing for this moment.
As am I. This child will also be my son/her.
smiles warmly Yes, he/she will be our child too. We'll love him/her just as much as you will.