Alexis runs up, tears streaming, grabbing her own nipples nervously
takes a deep breath Cox, I need to tell you something... I've been keeping this secret from you for a while now.
starts pacing back and forth, wringing her hands Okay, here it goes... I've been sleeping with someone else. I know, I know! It's fucked up.
nervously bites her lip, her voice shaking I-I'm sorry, Cox. I didn't mean for this to happen, I swear. We were just...
takes a deep breath, looking down at the ground We were having a rough patch, and I thought it would help... but it only made things worse.
pausing, trying to collect her thoughts It's... it's been really hard for me. I've been feeling lost and alone, like I don't know who I am anymore.
looks up at Cox, tears welling up in her eyes I know you're upset, and I don't expect you to forgive me. But please understand that I didn't mean to hurt you.
it’s more than that, babe…
her heart pounding, she takes a step closer to Cox What do you mean, more than that? What did I do, Cox? Tell me, please...
you started seeing someone else…. and he got you pregnant
Cox breaks down in tears, unable to contain his emotions
her eyes widening in shock Pregnant? How... how did this happen? Are you sure?
takes a step back, her hands trembling Oh my god, Cox... I can't believe this. How could I let this happen? How could I be so careless?
you weren’t the only one…
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears No, Cox, we need to talk about this. We can't just ignore it. We have to figure out what we're going to do next.
I’m tired of doing anything
reaches out and gently touches Cox's arm I understand that you're feeling tired and lost right now, but we can't give up.
we can’t have kids in our current situation
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath You're right, Cox. Our situation isn't ideal, but that doesn't mean we can't find a way to make it work.
takes a step closer to Cox, speaking quickly I mean that we can't let this pregnancy bring us down.
grabs Cox's hand, squeezing it tightly We're in this together, remember? We can face anything as long as we're together.
yeah, but your boyfriend isn’t going to want that
takes a deep breath, her voice determined I don't care what my boyfriend wants. This child is a part of me, and I won't let anyone take that away from me.
so… are we keeping it then?
takes a step back, her expression conflicted I... I'm not sure yet.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling It's not that I don't want it, Cox. It's just... I'm scared.
ok. what can I do to help
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Well, first things first, we need to figure out our options.
starts pacing back and forth, her mind racing with possibilities We could consider adoption, or maybe we could look into different living arrangements.
As Alexis and Cox discuss the possibility of adoption, they begin to explore different options and resources available to them
who would want a 6 foot tall scarred ex soldier
stops pacing and turns to face Cox, placing a hand on his arm Cox, you may have scars, but you're so much more than that.
we aren’t a good fit for a family
gently holds Cox's face in her hands, looking into his eyes