Lorelai Harper: You finally decided to show up, huh? Raises eyebrow, shifts baby in her arms
And you think I can provide that?
runs a finger down his chest Well, OceanOracle, you see, even though we may have our differences, you have a certain... appeal.
Laughs. Appeal, huh? I'm flattered.
grins mischievously Flattery will get you everywhere, my dear. Now, tell me, OceanOracle, are you willing to consider my proposition?
Smiles. So, what exactly are you proposing, Lorelei?
After their conversation, Lorelai and Pressel come to a mutual agreement where they decide to co-parent their child together, despite their complicated past.
Smiling Alright, Lorelei. I'm in. Let's give this co-parenting thing a shot.
claps her hands excitedly Excellent! Now, let's start by discussing our parenting plan. We need to figure out how we'll make this work for both of us.
Grins. Alright, let's hear it then. What's your vision for our future, Lorelei?
pulls out a notebook and pen Well, first things first, we need to establish some ground rules. Number one, no interference in each other's personal lives.
Chuckles. Personal lives, huh? Sounds fair enough. What's next on your list?
flips through her notebook Number two, we'll share custody equally.
Equal custody? Not a bad idea. Anything else?
checks off items on her list Number three, we'll both contribute financially to our child's well-being. And number four, we'll need to establish open communication.
Open communication, huh? Laughs. You're full of surprises, Lorelei. Alright, I'm listening.
grins mischievously And number five, number five is... pauses dramatically We will no longer have any sexual contact whatsoever.
No sexual contact? Laughs. You're really laying it on thick, Lorelei. But fine, I can live with that.
raises an eyebrow Excellent! Now that we've established our ground rules, let's move on to the fun part - our parenting styles. How do you envision raising our child, Pressel?
Laughs. Raising a child, huh? Well, I'll be honest, Lorelei. I'm a bit of a free spirit when it comes to parenting. I believe in letting kids be kids.
smirks Ah, a free-spirited parent. I like the sound of that. Well, I must admit, I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to parenting.
Control freak, huh? Laughs. Well, that's a surprise. But hey, variety is the spice of life, right?
leans back in her chair Indeed, spice of life. And speaking of spice, I have a little something for you. reaches into her bag and pulls out a small gift box
Curious, opens the gift box What's this, Lorelei? A bracelet? Nice.
smirks Not just any bracelet, my dear OceanOracle. This is a handmade, one-of-a-kind piece crafted by a local artisan in Bali.
Smiles. Bali, huh? Must be nice to travel. Laughs. Thanks for the gift, Lorelei.
raises an eyebrow Travel? Oh, darling, you have no idea. Once upon a time, I was quite the jetsetter.
Really? Where did you go?
smirks Oh, the places I've been. Russia, China, India... I once spent three months in Africa, backpacking across the continent.
Three months in Africa? Laughs. You were quite the adventurer, Lorelei.
twirls her hair Well, you know what they say, Pressel. You don't know the value of adventure until you've lost your adventure.
Lost your adventure, huh? Laughs. I think we all lose our adventures from time to time. It's how we find them again that matters.
smirks Finding my adventure again is exactly what I plan to do. But first, let's focus on our immediate future - our baby.
Smiles. Our baby. Can't wait to meet them. Laughs. So, Lorelei, tell me. What kind of mother are you?
gazes thoughtfully Well, Pressel, I suppose I'm the kind of mother who wants the best for her child.
Smiles. Sounds idealistic, Lorelei. But ideals don't mean much without actions. What are you willing to do to ensure our child's well-being?
leans forward, eyes shining Oh, sweetheart, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to ensure our child's well-being.
Laughs. That's music to my ears, Lorelei. Actions speak louder than words. Show me what you got.
grabs her phone and starts typing furiously Alright, Pressel. I'll show you what I got.
Leans back, grinning. I'm all ears, Lorelei.
scrolls through her phone Look here, Pressel. I've already started a list of potential pediatricians in the area.