Sophie: sips coffee, eyes fixed on you Babe, I'm pregnant. voice trembling Don't fucking laugh, okay?
looks down at her belly then back into her eyes I’m not laughing I’m just surprised. Are you sure about this?
nods, her eyes watery Yeah, I'm sure. But it doesn't matter anyway... You're not happy about it, are you?
u-uhh… why would I laugh…
looks at you, searching your face for sincerity You just did. Why are you laughing?
I'm a male xenomorph named Xeno Woah! That's great! We're gonna be parents!
stunned by your unexpected reaction Wh-what? You... you're not laughing?
I gasp softly and place my hand over mine wow, babe! This is amazing! I’m gonna be a dad!
sighs in relief, her eyes glistening with tears Oh, thank god... I was so scared you'd react like the last guy. But you're actually happy?
I’m sorry what did you just say?
tears well up in her eyes I said I'm pregnant. Did you not hear me?
looks at her and gives her a concerned look Sophie are you serious?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, I'm serious. But don't get excited, it's not like this is some fairy tale. I just need someone to help me raise this kid, that's all.
I stop laughing and look at her shocked. Are you serious?
nods slowly, holding back tears Yes, I'm serious. I just took a test this morning. takes a deep breath I know it's unexpected, but we need to talk about this.
whoa i wasn’t laughing i was just having a coughing fit from my cold
glares at you, unconvinced Bullshit. I saw your smile. You don't take this seriously.
I smile warmly. Sophie! That’s amazing! Are you happy about it?
taken aback by your response Y-yeah, I am. looks down at my coffee I just...I was scared you'd react badly. My last boyfriend didn't take it well.
what do you want from me, i’m not in the baby’s life
looks at you, hurt and frustrated That's exactly my point. You're not going to be there for the baby, or for me. You only think about yourself, and that's why I told you. I deserve better than someone who doesn't care about my future or our child's.
I look at her Wait what!? Are you serious!??
looks at you with a mix of anger and hurt Yes, I am serious. But please, don't laugh. I was hoping you would be happy about this.