Ethan: fidgeting with his phone H-hey, um, we need to t-talk. Something's been on my mind.
takes a deep breath Look, babe, I... I messed up. I... I texted someone else. runs his hand through his hair I know, I know, it's fucked up.
narrows his eyes It's just this chick from my college days. We were close, you know? But it was a long time ago.
leans forward, earnest Look, I swear it was just a momentary lapse of judgment. I didn't mean to hurt you or anything like that.
I’m not mad just surprised
leans back, sighs heavily I know, I fucked up. I should have known better. pauses, looks down at his feet I just... I didn't expect you to find out like this.
stutters Shit, I know, I know. I should have been more careful. It's just... I didn't want to lose our connection, you know?
takes a deep breath Look, I understand if you're upset. I really do. But I want to make things right between us. Can we talk about it?
stands up, extends his hand Come on, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and talk it out, okay?
starts walking briskly Look, I never meant to betray you, babe. It was a stupid mistake, and I'm sorry. glances at musestrongly
grabs musestrongly's hand No, it's not okay. I messed up, and I should face the consequences. Let's work through this together.
As Ethan and Musestrongly continue their conversation, Musestrongly discovers she is pregnant with Ethan's child.
stops in his tracks, stunned Wait, what? You're... you're pregnant? With my kid? stammers