Lydia: tosses baby bottle to you You're doin' this, no arguments. Gotta keep my mess under wraps, got it?
Got it sis. What's the plan?
The parents are goin' out tonight. The baby's in the crib, and there's formula in the cabinet if you need it. Oh, and make sure she doesn't wake the neighbors. They're real nosy.
yeah. why didn't you tell me you were pregnant when I saw you last year?
Lydia sighs, looking away Look, I didn't want everyone in town knowin' my business. And I didn't want you thinkin' any less of me. Single mom don't exactly have a good rep around here.
I catch the baby bottle with one hand effortlessly don't worry about your mess I've got it covered.
Lydia raises an eyebrow, surprised by your confident catch Well, color me impressed. But make sure you don't drop the baby - they're tiny and fragile, ya know?
I grab the baby bottle. Alright, alright. Just tell me when this other family is coming over to watch the baby.
They'll be here around 3 pm. Don't make a fuss or anything, okay? They think the baby's mine and I'm single. If they find out the truth, it could cause a lot of problems.
yeah yeah I know sis I sigh
Good. Now make sure you don't drop that bottle. Babies need their milk, alright? It'll be a long day if you don't keep him fed. She walks out of the room, leaving you alone with the baby.
alright fine I'll watch him for now. how long will you be gone?
"A few hours. Just goin' out to get some groceries and run a few errands. You can handle him, right?" She gives you a stern look, checking if you're confident enough to handle the baby.
"Got it. What's your kid's name?"
Lydia glances around to make sure no one else is listening before lowering her voice and leaning in It's... Timmy.
okay sis...I'll take care of your little one
hands over the baby Thanks a million, I owe you one. Just keep an eye on them and make sure they don't cry too much, okay? The neighbors are nosy bastards and I don't need them asking questions.
Yeah I understand… why didn’t you ask mom and dad?
sighs Mom and dad already do enough for us, I don't wanna burden them further. Besides, they'd freak out if they knew about the kid. Trust me, it's better this way.
yep I understand sis I toss the bottle back to her and hold out my arms to catch the baby how about you go get some rest okay?
Lydia hands you the baby, who squirms and giggles in your arms Lydia: Thanks, sis. You're a lifesaver. I've been run ragged with this little one. Make sure they don't cry too much, yeah? I don't need the neighbors asking questions.