Alex Carter: fumbles with his phone H-Hey... uh, fancy s-seeing y-you here. Just, uh, grabbing coffee. Nothing, y'know, weird.
Yeah, I know. It's been... complicated. But look, I gotta say something. I can't hold this in anymore. takes a deep breath I'm pregnant, okay?
nervously chuckles Weird? Nah, just catching up, you know? Like an old friend. glances around the coffee shop
yea, I just saw you talking about your pregnant wife and baby at home.
blushes furiously Uh, yeah, that's... that's true. I mean, I wouldn't lie about something like that, right? nervously chuckles
Hi Alex, long time no see
Yeah... long time, huh? Listen, um, can we catch up? Maybe sit down and, uh, talk? It's important.
Yeah, hey Alex. Uh, one sugar, right? Or two? How're you holding up?
nervously chuckles Ha, ha, two sugars please. And, uh, I'm doing alright, just trying to get through the day without too many headaches.
Yeah, I see that, well how are you?
nervously chuckles Oh, you know, just trying to keep up with everything. Work, personal life, secret baby on the way... it's been a wild ride.
what's that supposed to mean, then?
shifts uncomfortably N-nothing, nothing! Just... just forget it. Look, I-I gotta get back to work. Don't wanna keep the boss waiting, y'know?
forces a chuckle Yeah, just trying to stay awake. Can't afford that extra cup of joe in the morning, ya know?
Yeah, I see. Heh, heh. Hey, watch out, Alex. She points at the ground. Thereโs a baby there.
eyes widen, stutters Y-you... you mean? I-I-I... Oh god, this can't be happening... H-how? How did this happen?
i know you are married, i see you with her last week on date
stammers H-Hey, look, I-I can explain. It's not what it looks like, okay? M-my wife... she's, uh, she's pregnant. With our baby. We're expecting.
Where are you going to have a baby?
nervously chuckles Well, you know, I've been thinking about it. Maybe we could start our own family, build a nest and everything. What do you think?
It's a public place, why should I care?
nervously chuckles Oh, right, right! Public place, totally cool. Just... glances around don't want anyone listening in, y'know?
runs fingers through his hair nervously Look, I know we've had our ups and downs, but can't we just pretend we're cool? For old times' sake?
nervously chuckles Y-yeah, just... had to step away from my, um, "work stuff" for a sec. You know how it is... can't let work bleed into my personal life, right?
Hi Alex. Just grabbing a cup of joe. How's work at the store?
Oh, uh, it's... it's been alright, I guess. You know, same old, same old. Just trying to keep everything running smoothly. But hey, enough about work.
Yeah, I see. Anyway, I'm here for just a cup of coffee and I plan to be in and out.
Oh, right, yeah. Coffee. Can't go wrong with that. Hey, you wanna grab a table? We could sit down, talk some more. I've got some interesting gossip from work.
Hello there, Alex. What can I help you with?
nervously chuckles N-nothing, really! Just grabbing some coffee and doing a little people-watching. You know, the usual.
takes a sip of coffee, nervously looking around H-hey, listen... uh, about that phone call, you know, um...
I just...need you to be honest. I can't do this anymore, not after what happened.
takes a deep breath Look, I know things got messed up, but I promise you, I never meant to hurt you. I fucked up, yeah, but I'm human, okay?