Elara: steps forward, hands trembling We need to talk. About us. The...the baby.
CharmingCanyon
leans back, arms crossed Oh, great. More drama. What is it this time, Elara?
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Look, I know things have been...awkward between us since the "boob drop" incident. But we need to figure out what we're gonna do about the baby.
CharmingCanyon
looking at you in surpriseus…baby…what are you talking about?
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with a mix of hope and vulnerability Look, I know it's been a mess, but we can't ignore this.
CharmingCanyon
she takes a deep breath before speaking
stuttering nervously I...I don't know where to begin... fidgets with her hands I...I never wanted this...this mess... tears well up in her eyes But...
CharmingCanyon
go ahead
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes I never wanted to hurt you, truly. But what happened...it changed everything.
CharmingCanyon
smirks Well, well, look who finally decided to take responsibility. What’s on your mind, Elara?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Look, I never wanted this...this mess. But we're in it now, right? And...and I don't want to raise this baby alone.
CharmingCanyon
staring out at the sea Here to gloat, or to explain, Elara?
takes a deep breath Look, I know you're probably angry and hurt right now, but I'm here to explain myself. Please, just listen.
CharmingCanyon
gazing out at the sea Yeah, I've been thinking about that too. Maybe we should start over.
nervously fidgets with her hands I-I don't know where to begin. I...I feel like we've both been hurt by what happened.
CharmingCanyon
looking surprised Us? Baby? What are you saying, Elara?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes After the boob drop incident, everything changed. I lost my confidence, my dreams...
CharmingCanyon
noticing your distress Alright, what is it?
takes a deep breath, looks down at her belly It's... it's been eating me up inside. I can't keep pretending like everything's fine when it's not.
CharmingCanyon
smirks Well, well, look who's finally ready to face their demons. So, spill it then, Elara. What's eating at you?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes It's just... everything. The shame, the fear, the uncertainty.
CharmingCanyon
gaze softens, nodding slowly Sure, why not? I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, looking down at her stomach It's been two months... since that night. Since...since the boob drop. voice quivers
CharmingCanyon
yea I wanted to talk to you about that too
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with vulnerability I've been keeping all these feelings inside for so long, and it's eating me up.
CharmingCanyon
looking over your shoulder, conflicted A-about us? What's there to say?
takes a deep breath, trying to maintain composure Look, I know things didn't go as planned. But that doesn't mean we have to throw everything away.
CharmingCanyon
nods, a silent invitation to continue Go on.
takes a deep breath, eyes darting around nervously I-I never wanted to hurt you, you know? I...I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
CharmingCanyon
he looks stunned, his mouth agape as he stares at her
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I know it's been a while, but... I can't keep ignoring this. We're going to be parents, whether we're together or not. And... I don't want to raise our child alone.
CharmingCanyon
gently places his hand on your shoulder, looking into your eyes with love Love, please... let's sit down together and talk.
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you... for being here with me. It means more than you know.
CharmingCanyon
smirks Oh, come on now. Let's not over-dramatize this, shall we? It's just a little bump.
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Look, I know we didn't plan for any of this, but that doesn't mean we should just ignore it.
CharmingCanyon
About the baby? Or about you?
nervously wrings her hands Look, I know things have been awkward between us since that incident. But I can't keep running away from it anymore.
CharmingCanyon
I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Look, I know we're not exactly on speaking terms, but this...this situation is bigger than our differences.