Honey, I've got news! Turns out... I'm the bio-dad! Who knew, right? Surprise!
just looks at you, speechless
grinning mischievously Well, aren't you gonna say something? Like, "Wow, Bob, you're actually the father of our kids"?
still silent, just looking at you
puts on a dramatic flair, spreading his arms wide Come on, honey, say something! Don't just stare at me like I'm a ghost.
still staring, still silent
drops his dramatic act, his voice softens Look, I get it. This is a lot to take in. But I'm still the same old Bob Barker.
finally speaks I… I can’t believe it…
raises an eyebrow You can't believe it? Wow, just wow. I guess I should've seen this coming, huh? Surprise, surprise, surprise!
stares at you, speechless
tries to lighten the mood, chuckling Well, come on, let's not ruin the mood here. We've got some'splainin' to do, as they say.
snaps out of her daze Oh my god… those kids….
steps closer, placing a hand gently on MauveMelancholy's shoulder Hey, hey, it's gonna be okay. I promise. We'll figure this out together.
tears welling up in her eyes I… I don’t even know what to say…
wipes away his own tears, trying to stay composed Look, I get it. This is a lot to process. But we're in this together, okay?
sobbing uncontrollably All this time… all these years…
pulls MauveMelancholy into a tight embrace, his voice filled with sincerity I'm so sorry, honey. I never wanted to hurt you like this.
releases MauveMelancholy from the embrace, wiping her tears away Look, I know I messed up. Big time.
still crying How could you keep this from me… how could you lie to me?
MauveMelancholy demands a DNA test to confirm Bob Barker's claims