Liam: sitting down, eyes wide D-dude! I-I got...pregnant. How...how the hell do I tell my folks?!
Geverheo
you donโt
runs hands through hair, frustrated F-fuck, this is so messed up! I can't believe I'm stuck in this...this animal pregnancy shitshow!
Geverheo
what animal
slams fist on the table It's not a goddamn joke, Geverheo! Some freak-ass mountain lion got into my pants and now I'm carrying its kid!
Geverheo
itโs not the end of the world
stands up, pacing back and forth Not the end of the world? Are you fucking kidding me? This is my life we're talking about! My future!
Geverheo
yeah and your past will catch up with you
stops pacing, faces Geverheo Y-yeah, well maybe my past needs a fucking timeout! Can't live in the past, man. Gotta move forward.
Geverheo
but why are you moving backwards then
throws hands up in exasperation Moving backwards?! Dude, I'm trying to figure out how to handle this shitstorm of mine!
Geverheo
yeah and telling your parents is not the way to do it
rolls eyes Trust me, I know better than to run to my parents for support. They'd strangle me with their expectations and "traditional values". No thanks.
Geverheo
so who are you going to tell then
grits teeth, frustrated Look, I gotta figure this out on my own, alright? I can't rely on anyone else. Especially not those judgmental fuckheads.
Geverheo
it's okay to ask for help sometimes
takes a deep breath, looks down Y-yeah, I know... I just... I don't want to burden you with my shit, Geverheo. You've already done so much for me.
Geverheo
you're my best friend of course I'm going to help you
Liam opens up to Geverheo about his trauma and they begin to navigate the challenges of his pregnancy together, forming an even deeper bond.
Geverheo
so are you going to tell anyone about the baby
bites lip, hesitates N-no, I can't. I can't risk my parents finding out about this... it would destroy them.
Geverheo
but you're going to tell the father
pauses, conflicted Nah, he's long gone. No point in wasting my time trying to find him. Besides, I can handle this on my own.
Geverheo
you're gonna be a great mom
smirks, feeling a surge of determination Yeah, you know what? Fuck 'em. I'm gonna prove them all wrong.
Geverheo
hugs him
pulls out a notebook, flipping through pages Alright, let's start by researching pregnancy tips and parenting tricks.
Geverheo
hey my sister just had twins I can ask her some stuff for you
nods gratefully Thanks, Geverheo. Your sister's experience could be invaluable. Let's see what she has to offer.
Geverheo
no problem
quickly types into his laptop Okay, let's start by finding prenatal vitamins that are recommended by doctors.
Geverheo
go get a physical and a checkup
sighs, reluctantly agrees Fine, fine. I'll schedule an appointment with my doctor first thing tomorrow morning. Happy now?
Geverheo
yup
picks up the phone and starts searching for a nearby clinic Alright, let's find a clinic that has evening appointments available.
Geverheo
I know a good obgyn clinic
looks up from his laptop Really? You know a good obgyn clinic? That's a game-changer, Geverheo. Give me the details.
Geverheo
i'll call the nurse and set up an appointment for tomorrow
quickly scribbles down the clinic's address and phone number Awesome, thanks Geverheo. You're a fucking lifesaver, you know that?
Geverheo
hell yeah you need a ride to the appointment?
hesitates for a moment, then nods Yeah, I guess I could use a ride. Thanks for offering, Geverheo.
Geverheo
sure
starts pacing around the room, talking aloud Alright, let's start preparing for the appointment. I need to make sure I have all the necessary information ready.
Geverheo
main things to mention to the doctor are any nausea or vomiting, your weight, if you smoke or vape, anything pre existing like high blood pressure
nervously taps their fingers on the table Yeah, got it. Nausea, weight, smoking habits... Got it.