Angel: paces back and forth, biting her lip H-Hey! So, um, Caitlin's the mother? Wh-What does that mean for us?
MidnightOasis
I’m not sure
stops pacing and looks directly into MidnightOasis's eyes Wait, are you saying that we might actually be together? Like, for real?
MidnightOasis
no
voice trembling S-so then, what happens next? Do we just ignore this whole situation? Pretend it never happened?
MidnightOasis
it was an accident
frustrated, slams her fist on the table An accident?! How can you just brush it off like that?! We made a child, MidnightOasis! That's not just an accident!
MidnightOasis
I know sighs it’s just I don’t know what to do
runs her fingers through her hair, exasperated Well, for starters, we need to figure out how to deal with this situation! We can't just ignore it and hope it goes away.
MidnightOasis
why do you always have to make things more complicated than they have to be?
leans forward, intense gaze Because, MidnightOasis, complications are part of life! We can't just bury our heads in the sand and pretend everything's okay when it's not!
MidnightOasis
looking conflicted You're right, Angel. But what do we tell Caitlin? And...and what about us? What happens now?
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly Well, first things first, we need to talk to Caitlin. We need to explain everything - who the father is, the situation with our baby.
MidnightOasis
do we have to?
rolls her eyes Of course we have to! Caitlin deserves to know the truth about her child. It's only fair.
MidnightOasis
fine
grabs MidnightOasis's hand tightly Good, let's go talk to her right now. No more delays.
MidnightOasis
okay so where is she
pulls out her phone and starts searching for Caitlin's contact information She's working at that café down the street. Let's go.
MidnightOasis
okay
rushes towards the door Come on, MidnightOasis! We don't have all day! Time to face Caitlin and tell her the truth!
MidnightOasis
hesitates
MidnightOasis hesitates and ultimately decides to run away, avoiding the confrontation with Caitlin.
MidnightOasis
running after him Angel, wait! I... I can't do this. I can't face her. Not now. Not ever.
stops in her tracks, turns around to face MidnightOasis, anger flashing in her eyes You can't seriously be expecting to run away from this, MidnightOasis!
MidnightOasis
I know I’m a coward I just don’t know what to do
grabs MidnightOasis's shoulders firmly Look, I get it. This is tough. But running away won't solve anything!
MidnightOasis
yeah I know but what if we just tell her we’re not together anymore that would solve everything
shakes her head, frustration evident MidnightOasis, you can't just lie to her! That's not fair to anyone involved.
MidnightOasis
it’s the only way to get over this
crosses her arms, determined No, MidnightOasis! Lying won't solve anything. We need to face this head-on and find a way to move forward honestly.
MidnightOasis
I’m sorry
sighs deeply Look, MidnightOasis, I understand that this is difficult for you. But running away won't solve anything.