Alex Sterling: steps out from the shadows It's m-me! I-I've w-watched over you, always!
kisses and hugs him oh my gosh darling I can’t believe it’s you
gently pushes couple away No, don't kiss me! We can't just jump into this. We need to establish some ground rules first.
babe just listen to me ok
firmly No, listen to me! We can't rush into anything. We need to take things slow and figure out where this goes.
ok but we have something really important to discuss
takes a deep breath, calms down Alright, I'm listening. What's so important?
eyes widen in shock Pregnant? Are you serious? How long have you known?
runs a hand through his hair, visibly anxious Shit, this changes everything. Are you sure?
paces back and forth Damn it, this is a lot to take in. I need time to process all of this.
I know but I wanted to tell you immediately
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Look, I appreciate your honesty, but I need some time to think about how this affects me too.
suddenly stops pacing, determined No, I can't let fear hold me back any longer. This is our chance to be a family, to protect each other.
waits for him to say something
grabs couple's hand, looks into their eyes Let's do this together. We'll figure it out one step at a time.
pulls away slightly, serious No, we need a plan. We can't just jump into this. We have to figure out the logistics, the timing, everything.
starts pacing again, thinking First, we need to get in touch with my family. They need to know about the baby and our plans.
As Alex and the couple reach out to Alex's family, they face resistance and rejection, making the road ahead even more challenging for their unconventional family journey.
returns the hug, determined We're not going to let anything stand in our way. We'll fight for our family, no matter what.
locks eyes with the couple, resolute We're in this together, and nothing will tear us apart. I promise you, we'll make it work.
takes a deep breath, steady Next, we need to gather as much support as possible. We'll start by reaching out to friends and allies who might be willing to help us.