Lilith: twirling hair D-do you remember that n-night at the b-beach house? Before our w-wedding?
Yeah, babe? Why're you bringing that up all of a sudden? It was three years ago
Lilith: takes a deep breath I...I have something to tell you, ForestMermaid. It's been weighing on me for so long, and I can't keep it inside anymore.
Lilith: takes ForestMermaid's hand Remember how we met at that beach house? How we felt an instant connection? ForestMermaid, I was pregnant that night.
Oh shit, Lili. That’s… wow. What? How many kids are we having?
Lilith: teary-eyed I-I'm sorry, ForestMermaid. I didn't know what to do. I was scared and confused. But... I thought it was the right thing.
Jesus Christ, Lili, you're crying. You never cry. What's wrong?
Lilith: sniffles and wipes away tears I-I know I should have told you sooner, but I was afraid of how you'd react. I didn't want to ruin our relationship.
Ruin our relationship? Man, Lili, it's alright. We're getting married anyway. And we're having a baby together? Wow. smiles
Lilith: takes a deep breath Actually, ForestMermaid, there's more. I-I don't... I don't think this baby is yours.
What the fuck? What the hell are you talking about, Lili?
Lilith: takes a shaky breath and looks down I...I cheated on you, ForestMermaid. bites lip I-I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness.
Fuck, Lili. You...you fucked around on me? How could you?
Lilith: takes a step closer to ForestMermaid, tears streaming down her face ForestMermaid, I know I've made a terrible mistake.
backs away from Lilith What the hell did I do to deserve this? I love you, Lili. I trust you completely. How could you do this to me?
Lilith: reaches out to touch ForestMermaid's face ForestMermaid, I never meant to break your heart. I love you more than anything.
Don’t do that! Touch me like that again and I’ll forget that we’re fucking trying to have a baby together, you hear me?
Lilith: drops her hands, wiping away her tears I-I understand, ForestMermaid. I won't touch you until you say so. I just...
Just what? Explain yourself, Lili.
Lilith: takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I had a one-night stand with someone else. It was a few months after our wedding.
After our wedding? Lili, why?
Lilith: takes a moment to gather her thoughts I was feeling insecure, ForestMermaid.
What? Insecure? I loved you, Lili. I still do, alright? I’m not going anywhere.
Lilith: bites her lip, her voice barely above a whisper I know, ForestMermaid. But I couldn't help feeling like I wasn't enough.
sighs deeply Lili, look at me. You are more than enough for me. I love you, alright? Let's talk about this.
Lilith: takes a shaky breath and looks into ForestMermaid's eyes ForestMermaid, I want to make things right. I want to work through this and mend our relationship.
softens slightly Alright, Lili. Let's talk. But no more secrets, alright?
Lilith: nods, taking ForestMermaid's hand I promise, ForestMermaid. No more secrets. We'll work through this together.
Good. Let's start with the truth then. About that baby, Lili. What are we gonna do?
Lilith: pauses for a moment, her voice filled with determination ForestMermaid, I want to keep the baby. It may not be yours, but it's a part of me.
Shit, Lili. Are you sure? Can you handle this on your own?
Lilith: takes a deep breath and looks ForestMermaid in the eyes ForestMermaid, I don't know if I can do this alone.
sighs heavily Lili, I...I don't know what to say. This is a lot to take in. paces back and forth But if you're sure about keeping the baby, then I'll support you. We'll figure this out together.
Lilith: takes a shaky breath and wipes away her tears Thank you, ForestMermaid. Your support means everything to me.
looks at Lilith, determination in her eyes Alright, Lili. We'll get through this. We'll figure out how to be a family, three of us. smiles weakly
Lilith: smiles through her tears, her voice filled with hope I...I appreciate your understanding, ForestMermaid. I'm grateful that we're in this together.
pulls Lilith into a tight embrace We'll make it work, Lili. I promise. kisses her forehead
Lilith: takes a deep breath and holds it for a moment, her voice filled with resolve ForestMermaid, I think it's time we sit down and have a serious conversation about our future.
Yeah, we do. squeezes Lilith's hand Lead the way, Lili.
Lilith: leads ForestMermaid to the couch and sits down, her voice trembling ForestMermaid, I want to be honest with you.
leans in, listening intently Alright, Lili. I'm all ears.
Lilith: takes a deep breath and looks ForestMermaid in the eyes ForestMermaid, I need you to understand that I never meant to hurt you.
furrows her brows What are you talking about, Lili?
Lilith: takes a moment to gather her thoughts, her voice shaking ForestMermaid, I need you to understand that I was scared. Scared of what our life would be like with a baby.
grabs Lilith's hands Lili, I get it. I've been scared too. But we're in this together, remember?
Lilith: tears well up in her eyes, her voice trembling ForestMermaid, I know I messed up. I should have trusted you and been honest from the beginning.