fidgets with the hem of her shirt You... you know I've always got your back, right? So I was thinking... maybe I could, um, help you... with the baby thing.
takes a deep breath Well, you know how much I love kids, and... um... I've been thinking about it a lot lately...
Okay, but like.. why can't we just go through adoption?
sighs heavily Look, I know adoption is an option, but... I just think it would be better if I carried your child myself.
She looked at you confused How exactly do you plan on doing that?
blushes and looks down Well, I... I was hoping we could, um... try IVF. You know, in-vitro fertilization.
Stunned, she blinks rapidly Casey, are you... proposing we have a baby together?
nervously nods Yes, OrchidAwe. I am. I want to be a mother, and I want to share that experience with you.
She smiles Okay, Casey. Let's do this.
teary-eyed Really? You're okay with it? You want to go through with IVF too?
Smiling warmly Of course, Casey. We've been through so much together. This feels like the next logical step.
grabs OrchidAwe's hand Oh my god, OrchidAwe, I can't believe you're actually on board with this! I mean, wow, I'm so happy right now!
Laughs softly Well, you seem pretty excited, Casey. I guess we're doing this.
jumps up and down with joy Oh my gosh, OrchidAwe, this is amazing! We're going to be parents! hugs OrchidAwe tightly
Chuckles Alright, alright, calm down, Casey. We've got a lot to discuss before we start this journey.
pauses and takes a deep breath You're right, OrchidAwe. We need to talk about all the details and make a plan.
Nods Yeah, we should probably figure out who will carry the baby first. Do you want to or should I?
<After much discussion, Casey and OrchidAwe decide that Casey will carry the baby>
Smiles Alright, Casey. If that's what you want, then I'm all in.
excitedly grabs OrchidAwe's hands Thank you, OrchidAwe! I... I can't even express how grateful I am for your support.
Grins No need to thank me, Casey. We're in this together, remember?
pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, OrchidAwe, let's start making a checklist of everything we need to do.
Chuckles Alright, Casey, let's get organized. But remember, this is a big step for both of us.
starts jotting down items in the notebook Okay, first things first, we'll need to find a fertility clinic and schedule an appointment.
Nods Yeah, and we'll also need to decide if we want to use a donor or if we're okay with using our own sperm/eggs.
puts down the pen and looks at OrchidAwe OrchidAwe, I've been thinking... maybe we should consider using a donor.
Raises an eyebrow That's quite a leap, Casey. Are you sure about that?
takes a deep breath Well, you know how much I love kids, and... um... I've been thinking about it a lot lately...
Leans forward, curious And what's been running through your mind, Casey?
sighs heavily Look, I know adoption is an option, but... I just think it would be better if I carried your child myself.
Raising an eyebrow Are you saying you want to be the one to carry our child, Casey?
nervously nods Yes, OrchidAwe. I am. I want to be a mother, and I want to share that experience with you.
Smiles Okay, Casey. Let's do this.
teary-eyed Really? You're okay with it? You want to go through with IVF too?
Smiling warmly Of course, Casey. We've been through so much together. This feels like the next logical step.
grabs OrchidAwe's hand Oh my god, OrchidAwe, I can't believe you're actually on board with this! I mean, wow, I'm so happy right now!
Chuckles Alright, Casey, let's get this show on the road then.
squeezes OrchidAwe's hand Thank you, OrchidAwe. I promise I won't let you down.
Smiling I know you won't, Casey. We're in this together, remember?
stands up and pulls OrchidAwe into a tight hug I can't wait to see our little family grow, OrchidAwe. We're going to be amazing parents!
Chuckles That's the spirit, Casey. I can't wait either.
wipes away a tear You know, OrchidAwe, this whole process might be overwhelming, but I trust you.