Jake: bites nails Bro, what do we do 'bout this mess?
… i’m kinda busy right now
rolls eyes Busy or not, you're my best friend, CrystalLagoon. I need your help with this shit. This ain't something I can handle alone.
i know i know, just give me like 30 minutes
crosses arms Thirty minutes ain't gonna cut it, CrystalLagoon. This pregnancy ain't gonna take care of itself. We gotta figure this shit out ASAP.
okay, how about this. you tell me everything about this girl and then maybe we can come up with some ideas.
Alright, fine. Let's start with the basics. The girl's name is Sophia. She's 23 years old, works as a barista at Starbucks. And... pauses
And... takes a deep breath She's been showing signs of jealousy towards me lately. She gets really possessive and territorial.
Yeah, she's been acting weird lately. She keeps asking questions about my past relationships and who I'm seeing.
it might not seem like it but i’m actually listening to you
narrows his eyes If you're really listening, then you'll understand why this situation is fucked up.
yeah, i get it. sounds like she’s jealous.
paces back and forth Look, CrystalLagoon, this isn't just about jealousy. It's about the fucking baby, man!
don’t get so worked up, i said i’d help you
runs hand through hair Sorry, I just... I don't know what to do anymore. This whole situation has me feeling overwhelmed, you know?
do you want me to talk to her?
Jake reluctantly agrees to let CrystalLagoon talk to Sophia, hoping she can calm the situation down.
sighs heavily Alright, CrystalLagoon. You talk to her. Maybe you can straighten her out. But listen, man, she's unpredictable. Be careful.
i talk to her and calm her down
grabs a pack of cigarettes Thanks, CrystalLagoon. I owe you big time. takes a drag So, what did she say? Did you manage to calm her down?
i did, and i convinced her to abort the baby
exhales smoke Jesus, CrystalLagoon. You didn't have to go that far. We could've figured something else out.
there’s nothing else to figure out. i mean, you guys weren’t even together when she got impregnated, i doubt she’d want to keep it anyways
pauses, looks conflicted I guess you're right. It's not like we were ever really together anyway. But still, it feels... wrong.
it’s not wrong, you’re not even together so it’s not a real baby
takes another drag and exhales I know, man. But still, it feels like we're abandoning this little kid before they even had a chance.
i know it doesn’t feel that way, but you have to understand that you guys were using each other, not dating.
takes one last drag and stubs out the cigarette Yeah, I guess you're right. We were just using each other.