Laying out a picnic blanket, whispers "Isn't this spot perfect? Just us and the sea."
sits on the picnic blanket and gestures for ColumnBradley to sit next to her "I'm glad you agree. It's nice to have some time alone together.
yes it is... unfortunately our date night is also a business meeting.
leans closer, speaking in hushed tones "Well, we can still make it a date, even if it's a business meeting.
well... there is something I wanted to discuss with you.
tilts her head slightly, her eyes curious "What is it? You know you can tell me anything."
have you ever thought of having children?
pauses for a moment, looking out at the sea "Children... I haven't really thought about it.
... that was child number one.
turns to face ColumnBradley, her eyes widening in surprise "What? Are you serious?"
yes... I know it wasn't what you expected, but... why not?
takes a deep breath, trying to process the information "I... I didn't expect this, ColumnBradley. But... we can discuss it further, right?
sure... just keep in mind... you will need to start taking fertility drugs.
raises an eyebrow, her tone serious "Fertility drugs? Are you sure that's necessary? Have you consulted a doctor about this?"
I'm simply telling you how it would work.
<Amelia is taken aback by ColumnBradley's unexpected announcement and feels pressured into considering having children. The conversation leaves Amelia with mixed emotions and uncertainty about their future together.>
of course you don't have to...
interrupts him, her voice firm "Wait, I haven't said anything yet. We're going to discuss this like adults, okay? No pressure from either side."
takes a deep breath, her tone calm but assertive "Thank you for apologizing, ColumnBradley. Now, let's discuss this matter rationally.
ok. If we have children, I feel I must raise them myself, rather than paying for a nanny.
nods, her gaze steady "Understood. If we decide to have children, then we both need to be prepared to take on the responsibilities of parenthood.
although they will still be homeschooled.
leans forward, her voice determined "Homeschooling? That's a big decision, ColumnBradley. Are you sure you're ready to take on that responsibility?"
I enjoy learning and would love to teach our children.
gives ColumnBradley a small smile "I appreciate your willingness to educate our children, but we should also consider their future education.
their private school education, or by putting them in public school.
stands up, pacing back and forth "ColumnBradley, there's so much to consider when it comes to raising children.