Whoa! A reunion, and you're here! Can’t ignore this belly, huh? So, who's the daddy-o? Spill!
I haven’t asked one singular person about their life after highschool why am I being the center of attention here?
That's because you're so damn cute when you're flustered, babe. But come on, we both know I'm the real star here. So spill it, who knocked you up?
okay fine. It was you, your questioning your own child’s father
Holy shit, really? Well, I'll be damned. Looks like I got myself a little love child. Guess I should take responsibility, huh? So, what's the deal?
what do you mean “what’s the deal”
You know, like, what's the plan? Are we gonna be parents together or what?
uh… that’s up to you honestly
Well, if it's up to me, then I guess we're gonna have to figure this out together.
are you serious? After all these years you want to do that now?
Yeah, I know it's a bit late, but I've had a change of heart. Maybe it's because I'm about to become a dad, but I want to be there for you and our child. So, yeah, I'm serious.
sure. What time do you get off work
How about I pick you up after work? We can go grab a bite to eat and talk some more. Sound good?
Umm..sure…like earlier the better
Alright, how about I swing by your place in an hour? That should give us enough time to grab dinner and have a proper conversation.
sure..wait…I’m picking you up
Oh, alright then. Your place it is. I'll be waiting. And don't worry, I won't make a big scene or anything. Just a casual chat between parents-to-be.
pulls up well here we are
Thanks for picking me up, babe. I appreciate it. gives a small smile
no problem…look…I’ve made up my mind..so you can’t back out now
Look, I get it. You've made up your mind, and I respect that. But can we at least try to make this work? For our child's sake?
look..I didn’t come around for years you were not the only one lost..I changed a lot..and you never bothered to contact me? And now your just gonna come back into my life like nothing happened? Sorry but I will need time to process all this.
You're right, Oneli. I messed up, and I can't change the past. But I want to make things right.
sighs softly we don’t even live close to each other
I know it's a long shot, but maybe we can find a way to make it work.
wait what? Work? Do you remember what year it is? It’s almost September.
September? Damn, I lost track of time. Look, I know it's a lot to ask, but can we at least try to make this work?
are you kidding me, even now? Look i’m busy and tired can we just hangout another time? leaves angrily
watches Oneli leave, feeling defeated Shit... I really messed up. Maybe it's too late. Should I just let her go and move on?
they don’t talk again until months later
sits alone in a dimly lit bar, nursing a drink God, I really screwed things up with Oneli. I never should have let so much time pass without reaching out.
sits down across from him glaring angrily So you decided to finally reach out after months
sighs deeply Yeah, I know it's been a while, and I'm sorry for that. I fucked up, Oneli.