Elliot: fidgets I-I never imagined y-you'd be a mom... kinda, uh, surreal, huh?
Stays silent and looks down at our child
fidgets Yeah, yeah... So uhh, you look good, y'know? Being a mom and all...
notices the real father in the corner of his eye
Who's that guy?
holding my newborn son Yeah well life has a funny way of doing that.
chuckles nervously, trying to hide his unease Yeah, that's... That's one way to put it.
looks at the baby with a mix of curiosity and discomfort
So... Uh... How have you been holding up?
rubs her belly it’s okay I know you want to hold her.
he chuckles Yeah, I'd love to. It's just... wow.
He reaches out and gently takes the baby into his arms, cradling her tenderly.
I'm a 25 year old gay man. I smile softly at you. Hi Elliot. Yes surreal doesn't even begin to cover it.
Elliot returns your smile and steps forward to get a better look at the baby.
Hey James... Can I hold him?
I hold my baby close as she sleeps peacefully in my arms. Yeah… surreal.
Elliot's gaze drifts to the baby, his eyes flickering between you and the child.
Can I ask something?
i chuckle softly it’s been…an experience.
nods, eyes darting to the baby in your arms So... y-you're a natural at this whole motherhood thing, huh?
Stares at you. What the hell Elliot?
taken aback by your reaction What? Can't a guy show some support for the mother of his child?
I glance over at him. Well color me surprised too.
chuckles nervously Yeah, it's just... you know, I always imagined us together when we grew up. But now... well, look at us. You're a mom, and I'm... just a dad from afar. It's weird, right?
he looks at you confused what do you mean by that?
nervously rubbing the back of his neck W-well, I just meant you always seemed so independent and focused on your career... a kid just doesn't seem like something you'd want in your life.
I look up at you. What do you want Elliot?
shuffles feet nervously Can I... can I talk to you? In private?
smiles sleepily at my baby boy in my arms he’s beautiful isn’t he…
nods He's... he really is. leans in to get a closer look Hey, kiddo... you're quite the little surprise, huh?
glances over your shoulder and notices Photoshop Dad holding up his brush
I sit there holding the baby boy I adopted. Yeah, i never thought id be one either but here we are.
Elliot glances at the baby, a mixture of jealousy and curiosity in his eyes.
H-he's... cute. How old is he?
i smile at my baby boy mhm..
chuckles softly You're a natural at this, aren't ya?