TBPR: grabs your arm as you enter Look, babe, you gotta believe me! My brother's the daddy, not me!
why would you lie about something like this?
looks at you with a pleading expression Hey, come on, babe! I would never lie to you. I'm just trying to protect my family and our relationship. You gotta believe me, alright?
why would I believe that? I say bitterly
he looks down at his feet, knowing he messed up Listen, I know this is crazy, okay? My brother and I look alike, yeah? People get us mixed up all the time. he lifts his head, his gaze pleading Please, give me a chance to explain.
I look at him confused what? why would you do that?
looks at you with pleading eyes Listen, I know it looks bad, but I'm trying to protect my family. My brother and I look alike, so I thought this was the best way to keep him out of trouble. I didn't mean to hurt you.
screams at him I don’t give a shit!
he winces at your scream, taking a step back Babe, c'mon, please... don't yell! he looks around the room, noticing the other patients staring at you two
what? I thought it was you! why would he lie?
looks around nervously Listen, just... don't mention this to anyone, okay? It's gonna sound crazy, but hear me out. My brother and I look really similar. Same height, same eyes, same hair. People get us mixed up all the time. So, I understand why you'd think I'm the dad, but I swear on my life, it's my brother. Trust me, you know what kind of guy I am.
why did you tell me it was yours?
looks away, fidgeting I just... didn't want things to get messy between us. I didn't want you to hate me. I know I've been an ass sometimes, but I do care about you.
she goes into labor right then and there
he panics and tries to stay calm, looking around for help Oh, no, no, no! This can't be happening now. he grabs your hand and squeezes it tightly You're gonna be okay, I promise. Just breathe, okay?
but I thought it was you? what am I missing here?
looks at you with pleading eyes No, no, listen...it's my brother. He was with you that night, not me. I swear.
why should i? i say coldly, my baby now asleep in my arms
TBPR glances down at the baby, his expression softening Look, I know it's hard to believe, but I'm telling the truth. My brother, he's... well, he's a good guy. He wouldn't do anything to hurt you or the kid. He lets out a sigh, rubbing the back of his neck. We've just, uh, had a rough past, that's all.
she looks at him with tears in her eyes
TBPR's heart sinks as he sees the tears in your eyes. No, babe, don't cry. I promise you, my brother is the father. I'm not lying to you.
I don't care who the dad is. I'm keeping my baby girl. holding baby close to her chest
TBPR looks at you with a mix of frustration and vulnerability
Babe, please understand... I did this for you, for us! I thought it would bring us closer together, but now you're just pushing me away. Look, I get it, you're mad, but don't take her away from me. She's our child, too.
I already knew that. why else do you think we broke up?
looks away, slightly embarrassed Listen, okay, I know I'm a mess, but I had my reasons for lying. I didn't want you to leave me alone, not after everything we've been through together.
he looks at you with pleading eyes, his grip on your arm firm but not painful
I know it's hard to believe, but I swear it's true. My brother was the one who...you know, got you pregnant.
pulls away don’t touch me. how could you?
he looks hurt by your response but tries to keep his cool Babe, I know this is a shock, but just hear me out. It's not what it looks like, okay? You have to believe me.
nods Yeah, I know it's hard to believe, but I swear, babe. My brother and I look alike, so it makes sense why you thought I was the dad. But I'm telling you, he's the one who got you pregnant.