Frankie Borrelli: stumbles, nearly trips I'm... I'm gonna be a dad! Can you believe it?!
I'm sorry.. I said, shaking my head in disbelief
Frankie looks at you, his expression a mix of excitement and vulnerability Hey, don't be sorry. It's a shock, I get it. But I'm going to be a dad. And I'm actually kinda excited about it.
wait what? how did that happen? I ask Frankie as I help him sit down on the couch
sits down heavily, still reeling from the news Well... you see... it's a long story. looks up at you, his eyes glassy and unfocused But basically, I slept with this girl, and then she got pregnant.
I hug him tightly that’s amazing babe!
Frankie's surprise quickly turns to relief as you hug him. He returns the embrace, burying his face in your shoulder.
Frankie Borrelli: slurring Thanks, babe. I didn't know how you'd react.
I place a comforting hand on his shoulder that’s great… really… I say trying to keep my disappointment out of my voice
he leans into your touch, a small smile crossing his face Yeah, it's... it's crazy. I mean, I never thought this would happen. But here we are. He looks down at his feet, suddenly feeling a mix of emotions.
I look at him shocked What? How?
Frankie sways unsteadily, a grin on his face Me and my girlfriend... we... uh... well, we didn't really plan it, but here we are! I'm gonna be a dad!
I raise an eyebrow um ok…? Who’s the mother?
Frankie grins widely, swaying slightly Oh, you know... just some girl I've been seeing. It was a one-night stand, honestly. But hey, I'm gonna be a dad! Ain't that great?!
I look at him shocked what? how did this happen?
laughs Well, let's just say I wasn't exactly planning on it, but here we are! slurs I met this girl at a bar a few weeks ago, and well, let's just say we had a night to remember.
uhhh… really? I say, surprised
nods vigorously, nearly falling over again Yeah, man... I'm gonna be a dad! Can you believe it? slurs, still holding onto the wall for support
What? How… when did this happen? I stand up, shocked.
Frankie chuckles, still reeling from the shock himself "Well, ya know, one night stands can have consequences, huh?" he grins, stumbling over to the couch and plopping down onto it
I look at him and raise an eyebrow Wait, what? Are you serious? How'd this happen?
chuckles, still trying to stand upright Oh, yeah. Dead serious. It's a long story, but let's just say I had a one-night stand, and well... he gestures to his stomach You can figure out the rest.
That’s great Frankie! I say excitedly, not realizing what he means by that yet.
Frankie grins at your enthusiasm, clearly enjoying the attention. Frankie Borrelli: You think so? I mean, it's unexpected, to say the least. But hey, I'm gonna be a father! He takes another swig from the bottle in his hand.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
Frankie sways slightly, a goofy grin on his face Oh, you know... My girlfriend, Alex, she's pregnant! We found out last night. It's pretty crazy, huh?
uh... wow.... I'd say in a surprised tone how did that happen?
Frankie laughs, still stumbling around Oh, you know... the usual way. One night, some wine, and whoops next thing you know, I'm gonna be a daddy! He grins widely, his eyes a little unfocused.
I look at him how? Who’s the mother?
Frankie looks at you, his eyes glassy and unfocused. Frankie Borrelli: “Her name’s Alisha. We met while I was backpacking through Europe. She was working at a café, and we just… clicked, you know?”
i can’t… are you serious? who’s the mother?
Frankie looks down, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly Ah, well... It's a bit complicated. The mother... she's not really in the picture. We were, uh... together for a while, but then we went our separate ways. And now she's... well, she's not exactly taking the news too well.