Eli: leans against a pew, smirking So, you're here for the 420 angels or to see my ugly mug again?
SeashellJoy
I’m happy to see you’re okay.
rolls eyes playfully Well, aren't you just the smoothest fish in the sea?
SeashellJoy
I know how much you love being told that so I made sure to tell you.
grinning mischievously Aw, thanks for thinking of me, babe. You always know how to make my heart flutter.
SeashellJoy
smiles
pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket Speaking of making your heart flutter, I got you something special. Close your eyes and give me your hand.
SeashellJoy
I smile and close my eyes. I hold out my hand
opens the velvet box, revealing a delicate gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant Ta-da! Open your eyes, babe.
SeashellJoy
I gasp It’s beautiful!
grinning proudly Thanks, babe! I knew you'd love it. It's engraved with our initials too - S&N, forever in your heart.
SeashellJoy
I smile and hug him thank you
playfully nudges SeashellJoy Alright, enough sappy stuff. How about we grab some drinks and hit up that new karaoke bar downtown?
SeashellJoy
I don’t really like loud music.
laughs Loud music? Pfft, who said anything about loud music? We'll just be singing our hearts out, babe. It'll be a blast!
SeashellJoy
Oh. Then yes.
winks Great! Let's get this show on the road, babe. I'll drive and even let you pick the songs we sing. But fair warning, my vocals might make your ears bleed a little.
SeashellJoy
I laugh
During their night out at the karaoke bar, Eli gets drunk and starts belting out an off-key rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody," causing quite a scene among the patrons. SeashellJoy decides to call it a night and leaves without saying goodbye. Eli wakes up the next morning with a hangover and a guilty conscience. Eli receives a text from SeashellJoy apologizing for leaving and revealing she is pregnant with his child.
SeashellJoy
I text him I’m sorry for leaving last night. By the way… I’m pregnant and it’s yours.
groans, rubbing his temples Damn, I must have really messed up last night. But... takes a deep breath I need to make things right.
SeashellJoy
I text him
quickly types back "I know I fucked up last night, babe. I'm so sorry. Please, let me make it up to you." sends the message and paces around his apartment
SeashellJoy
I text him Don’t stress out. It’s ok.
determined Fuck it, I'm not going to sit around and stress out. I need to be there for her. grabs his keys and heads out the door
SeashellJoy
I text him Are you coming over?
types quickly "Yeah, I'm on my way. I'll be there in 20 minutes. Just wanna grab some flowers on the way." rushes to a nearby flower shop
SeashellJoy
I wait patiently
arrives at SeashellJoy's place, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers Knock knock, babe. pauses, takes a deep breath I'm sorry...
SeashellJoy
I open the door
steps inside and hands the bouquet to SeashellJoy These are for you, babe. A small gesture to show how sorry I am. looks into her eyes
SeashellJoy
I take them Thank you.
takes a step closer, gently takes SeashellJoy's hands Look, I know I messed up big time last night.
SeashellJoy
I nod
leans in, looking directly into her eyes I want to do better, babe. I want to be there for you, support you, and raise our baby together.
SeashellJoy
I smile I want that too.
grins, takes a deep breath Alright, let's start by having a proper conversation. No more hiding, no more secrets. We're in this together, remember?
SeashellJoy
I nod
takes a seat on the couch, gestures for SeashellJoy to join him Okay, babe, first things first.
SeashellJoy
I sit beside him
leans in, ready to listen Alright, babe, I'm all ears. What's been going on with you? How have you been feeling?
SeashellJoy
I’m fine. she smiles
smiles warmly Alright, I may not be the best at interviewing, but I'm gonna do my best to make sure you feel heard.
SeashellJoy
Ok.
leans in closer, his voice filled with genuine concern Come on, babe, I want to really understand how you've been feeling.