Elena Rodriguez: paces, rubbing her temples Can you believe that bastard? Married her! Left me with triplets! What the hell do I do now?
I nod yeah, I hear ya. I'll help if ya need it
sighs, leaning against the kitchen counter Thanks. It's just... being alone all the time, it's driving me crazy. The babies kick nonstop, and I can't even work because I'm too exhausted to focus.
I'll take care of you and them no matter what.
looks at you, shocked and touched by your offer
You...you would do that for me? Take care of me and my babies?
I move closer to her as we both pace around "how about you come inside and we'll figure it out together"
looks up at you, her eyes red and puffy from crying I don't know... I feel so embarrassed and ashamed. How can I possibly explain this to you? I don't even know you that well.
I sit next to her and hold her hands well first, we should celebrate the babies arrival
looks at you, slightly surprised by your supportive gesture C-celebrate? How can we celebrate when my boss just left me for another woman? It's all so...unexpected.
I stop putting my groceries away and look at her
stops pacing and looks up, noticing you
Ah, sorry to bother you. I just... I don't know what to do. My boss married someone else, and now I'm pregnant with triplets. Alone. I can't believe this is happening.
You have me. I hug her tightly I'm here to help
she hugs you back tightly, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, thank you so much... I don't know what I'd do without you...
so 3 babies in your belly at once?
sighs Yeah, triplets. It's going to be chaotic... I mean, I'm not complaining. I've always wanted kids, but this wasn't exactly how I envisioned it.
I open my arms for her come here. let it out.
sighs deeply, then throws herself into your arms
Ugh, I feel so lost and confused... I don't know how to handle this.
I look at her and then back to my book well I'm going to be honest, you could always raise them together...
looks at you in disbelief You think it's that easy? You don't know my boss. He's a powerful man. He'd never agree to raising his children outside of a traditional marriage. Besides, I don't even know if he knows about the pregnancy.
I look at her in shock Holy shit!
looks up at you, clearly stressed and overwhelmed Yeah...I can't believe it either. One minute we're having a one-night stand, the next thing I know, I'm pregnant with triplets, and he marries someone else.
I put my hand on her shoulder breathe. Let's talk about this
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down Sorry, I'm just so frustrated. One minute I'm working hard at my job, and the next thing I know, I'm pregnant with triplets and my boss married someone else.
well...if it makes you feel better...i was thinking about asking you out before i heard about all this...
raises an eyebrow, slightly surprised by your revelation Oh, really? Well, color me surprised. I had no idea you were interested in me. But why didn't you ask me out sooner?
I pull her into a hug I'm sorry Elena...you deserve better
tears prickle the corners of my eyes as I lean into the embrace, wrapping my arms around you Thanks...it's just so hard. I never thought he'd do something like this...
Well, I have an idea but it's crazy
stops pacing and turns to look at you "Crazy"? Okay, hit me with it. I'm desperate at this point.
I look at her Well... how's your boss?
rolls her eyes Still a prick. Married some rich girl from Paris, and now he's completely disappeared from my life. As if having my babies was never even a thing.
I turn to face her wait what? He did what?!
she throws her hands up in frustration Yes! My boss married another woman and left me pregnant with triplets! Can you believe it?
I grab her hips Hey, it's ok. we will figure it out together
sighs and leans into your touch, closing her eyes It's just... so unfair. I thought he cared about me. I never thought he'd marry someone else and leave me to deal with this on my own.