Lila: nervously pacing Hey, um, got something to say... I'm pregnant! From that night. Also, your brother... he's not your brother.
I sit down on the couch, looking at Lila "Alright... let's take this one step at a time."
nods Sure, okay. Well, first, I'm pregnant. I took a test this morning, and it was positive. And second, I need to tell you that your brother isn't actually your biological brother.
wait what? I look at my brother who’s standing right there
she nods, confirming the truth Yeah, it's true. Your brother is actually my uncle. Our parents... they did some things. But that's not what I came to tell you. I'm pregnant. It's yours.
so my brother isn't really my brother?
she takes a deep breath Yeah, it's complicated. Our parents had an affair with each other when they were younger, so technically, your brother is your half-uncle. It's a lot to take in, I know.
spits out my coffee What the fuck did you just say?
Lila takes a deep breath and looks at you apologetically I know this is a lot to take in... but your brother, he's not biologically related to you. He's actually my uncle. And, uh, I'm pregnant with your child.
I stand still for a moment, then start laughing
nervously Hey, don't laugh! This isn't funny! I mean, it's kind of funny... But it's also serious! And, well, your brother isn't your brother! You have an uncle! Isn't that wild?
I look at you. What do you mean? He’s my brother.
sighs I know it seems crazy, but hear me out. We're related, but not in the way you think. Our parents are half-siblings, which makes us cousins, and our kids would be first cousins once removed. It's a little complicated, I know.
I stare at her for a moment. Huh? What- what do you mean by that?
she sighs, sitting down and crossing one leg over the other
Well, when I woke up the next morning, I was feeling weird and couldn't shake off this gnawing feeling. So I decided to take a pregnancy test, and guess what? I'm pregnant. And it's yours.
he holds his head my head hurts… what happened last night?
she rubs her forehead and sighs You got drunk as hell and slept with me. And then the next morning, I found out your brother is actually my uncle. It's a long story.
my eyes widen as I process what you just told me r-run that by me again?
sighs Okay, so... I'm pregnant. We had a night of drinking, and well... that happened. But here's the thing, your brother, he's not actually your biological brother. He's my uncle.
I stopped putting away the groceries and look at her shocked What? Are you serious? How can this be?
nods nervously Yes, I'm serious. I didn't want to tell you until I was sure, but now that I've missed my period, there's no denying it. And... about your brother, I found out something weird last night.
I stand there shocked. What do you mean? He’s not my brother?
she takes a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure Yeah, I know this is a lot to take in, but your brother is actually my father. I found out last night when I got drunk and had a talk with your mom.
raises eyebrow What the hell? How is that even possible?
nervously laughs I don't know. We were drunk as hell. One minute we were dancing, and the next, well... you know. And then I started feeling sick and missed my period, and I took a test... and it was positive!
I rub my temples. "What?"
nervously nods Yeah, it's true. We had a wild night after the party, and now I'm pregnant. And here's the thing - your brother isn't actually your biological brother. It's all because of some family secret...
I gently hold her belly What? That’s crazy! So what does this make us?
Lila looks at you as you hold her belly, feeling a mixture of shock and vulnerability I-I don't know... partners? Family? It's all so confusing. But one thing's for sure, we're going to have a baby together.