Mia: nuzzles closer Baaabe, what do you think about adoption? Like, a little kiiid? Wouldn’t that be amaaazing?
Stranger
leaning back on the couch, looking slightly nervous "So, kitten... We've talked 'bout this idea before. How 'bout we take the plunge? Adopt a kid, raise 'em our own?"
looks up at Stranger with big, hopeful eyes You're serious, babe? Really? I've always wanted to be a mom!
Stranger
smiles nervously Yeah, I'm dead serious. It's time we give a kiddo a shot at happiness, ya know?
grabs Stranger's hands, her voice filled with excitement Oh my god! I can already see our little munchkin in our arms, laughing and playing.
Stranger
laughs softly Holy shit, you're so enthusiastic! But, babe... let's figure out the logistics first. Adoption ain't easy, ya know?
nods, her eyes still shining I know it won't be easy, but I'm ready to face the challenges. We'll make it work, babe. We've got each other's backs, right?
Stranger
smiles warmly Damn right we do. And... I'll start lookin' into local shelters, see if we can find a match. Deal?
gently kisses Stranger's cheek Deal! I'll start preparing our home for our new little one, setting up the nursery and making a list of all the essentials.
Stranger
grins widely That's my girl! Resourceful as ever. Thanks, babe. I'll get on that shelter search right now.
stands up and starts rummaging through baby clothes Alright, time to get this nursery in shape!
Stranger
pulls out his laptop and begins searching for local shelters Alright, kitten. Let's see what we got here... Hmm, looks like there's a shelter downtown with a bunch of kids waitin' for a forever home.
As Stranger searches for a shelter, he stumbles upon an unexpected message from his past
Stranger
eyes widen, heart racing Fuck... It's from my ex. What the hell does she want after all these years?
noticing Stranger's distressed expression Hey, babe... What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost. Is everything okay?
Stranger
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Uh... yeah, just saw a message from my ex. Totally took me by surprise.
puts down the baby clothes and walks over to Stranger Damn, babe. That must bring up some shit. Do you wanna talk about it?
Stranger
sighs heavily Yeah, I guess. It's like... She wants to explain why she left. Fuck if I know why I'm even interested.
sits down next to Stranger, placing a comforting hand on his arm Look, babe... The past can be a bitch, but you gotta remember why you moved on.
Stranger
looks at Mia, conflicted Yeah, I know. Just... it's hard to let go, ya know? But I ain't gonna let her mess with our vibe.
gives Stranger a reassuring smile Exactly, babe. We don't need anyone messing with our good thing. You made choices to move on and find happiness with me.
Stranger
leans into Mia's touch, nodding Yeah... And I ain't never regretting that choice. You're my present and future, not my past.
smiles warmly That's right, babe. We're gonna focus on our future together and raise our little munchkin in a happy, drama-free environment.
Stranger
grabs Mia's hand Alright, no more dwellin' on the past. Let's get back to them babies, yeah?
laughs softly You got it, babe! Alright, I'll grab the paintbrushes and get to work on the nursery walls. You go find those adoptable kids and bring back some hope into our lives!