Elliot: spots User Wait, is that you? The woman from before? What are you doing here???
leans against a tree You're not going to believe this, but I think I might actually be having your baby.
I wonder how I could help?
scratches his head Well, I guess the first step would be figuring out how to be a parent. I mean, I've never even held a baby before.
What do you mean? You haven’t had any kids?
laughs nervously Ha, no, nothing like that. I mean, I've seen plenty of kids, but none that were mine. Honestly, I didn't even know I could get pregnant.
looks down at his stomach Yeah, I've been feeling some pretty strong symptoms lately. I can't explain it, but it's like there's a little life growing inside me.
Is that what you call it? It must be tough…
puts a hand on his stomach Yeah, it's definitely tough. But I'm trying to be positive.
sighs heavily Well, I guess one thing I could use is some advice. I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to parenting.
takes out his phone and starts browsing parenting tips Alright, let's see. Baby bottles, diapers, cribs...where do I even begin?
First, make sure you’ve got a steady supply of formula and diapers.
nods Yeah, got it. Formula and diapers. Got it. And, uh, cribs...I'll need to figure out where to find a good crib.
And a car seat, stroller, and a few toys. Do you have a preference for the gender?
pauses and thinks Honestly, I don't have a preference. I just want this little one to be healthy and happy.
Where are you living now?
leans against a tree I'm currently living in a small apartment downtown. It's not a lot of space, but it's home for now.
How long have you lived there?
smiles Not too long, to be honest. I kind of moved around a lot, never really staying in one place for too long.
takes a deep breath Yeah, it can be tough. But I've been saving up some money, so I should be able to provide for this baby.
That’s great! Money is always helpful.
puts his phone away and looks directly at UnicornGarden But money isn't everything. I've always struggled with feelings of abandonment and uncertainty.
Why do you think that is?
sighs heavily Well, it's a complicated story. My parents divorced when I was young, and I've been moving from place to place ever since.
That must have been hard on you.
leans against a tree Yeah, it was. It felt like I was constantly being uprooted and having to adjust to new environments.
Hm…has anyone ever said that they didn’t want children because they feared they wouldn’t be good enough?
pauses and looks thoughtful Yeah, I think that might be part of it.
takes a deep breath But I can't let that fear control my life anymore. This baby deserves a chance to have a loving and stable family.