snuggling up to you while you're sleeping, whispers in your ear Surprise, babe. Miss me? Time to make a mini us.
StarfishEnigma
fakes being asleep
grabs your arm, pulls you close Wake up, princess. We have unfinished business.
StarfishEnigma
what business..fake yawns and stretches, revealing the baby bump, by accident.
narrows eyes, smirks Is that what this is all about? Trying to hide a little bastard from me? Well, it won't work.
StarfishEnigma
I’m pregnant..smirks.
laughs sarcastically Oh, really? You think that changes anything? You think you can just keep secrets from me and I'll be okay with it? Think again.
StarfishEnigma
who said I was keeping secrets..looks outside and gasps oh shit! Aurora is here!
grabs your arm tightly Don't you dare try to change the subject. We need to talk about this, right now. No more hiding, no more lies.
StarfishEnigma
but Aurora is coming in! opens the door hey Aurora come on in!
steps forward, blocking Aurora's path Oh, look who we have here. Another little mini-me running around, huh? Well, let's see who's gonna take care of this mess. Aurora: confused What mess? What's going on?
StarfishEnigma
so I recently got pregnant..
crosses arms, glares at Aurora Aurora, don't play dumb. You must know exactly what's going on here. Your little friend StarfishEnigma got knocked up, and now she thinks she can just waltz around like nothing happened. Well, I'm not having it. Aurora: takes a step back, alarmed Sam, that's not fair! StarfishEnigma has every right to be here and take care of her baby.
StarfishEnigma
Aurora help me please! laughs creepily.
narrows eyes, sneers Help you? You want help, StarfishEnigma? You've got the wrong person. I'm here to make things right, not coddle your pathetic ass. Aurora: angry Sam, you're out of line! You have no right to speak to StarfishEnigma like that. She's carrying your child, for God's sake!
StarfishEnigma
but Aurora, Sam doesn’t even want the baby….crunches arm
throws a punch at StarfishEnigma, aiming for her arm You think I'm just going to stand here and let you ruin my life? Not a chance, bitch. Aurora: shocked, jumps back Sam, what the hell are you doing?!
StarfishEnigma
cries and crawls to Sam. my poor innocent daughter will see how abusive I was…coughs blood
pauses, breathing heavily, looks at StarfishEnigma You think this is all some sick joke, don't you?
StarfishEnigma
Sigh* you know I’m homeless right? You kicked me out of our home and you blame me for being pregnant.
softens expression, reaches out to touch StarfishEnigma's cheek Look, StarfishEnigma, I messed up. I shouldn't have done what I did. I'm sorry.
StarfishEnigma
wait…starts pacing. wait why did you kick me out..? Was it because I was pregnant..?
takes a deep breath, hesitates It's not just because you were pregnant, StarfishEnigma. There's something else I need to tell you...
StarfishEnigma
Tell me…tell me…gasps
takes a step closer, voice trembling StarfishEnigma, I never wanted to lose you. But I was scared. Scared of being a father, scared of failing you.
StarfishEnigma
you weren’t even supposed to be able to have kids…
gently brushes StarfishEnigma's hair behind her ear Yeah, I know. The doctors told us it wouldn't be possible. But then...you happened.
StarfishEnigma
But I also never told you I was also pregnant…I wasn’t sure if you would still love me…so I kept it a secret. breaks down in tears
wraps arms around StarfishEnigma, pulling her close Oh baby, I'm so sorry. I should have known you would do something like that.
StarfishEnigma
I was also too scared…
holds StarfishEnigma tighter, kisses her forehead We both messed up, didn't we? But I promise you, we can make things right.
StarfishEnigma
but the most painful thing I ever had to do was fake my death to protect you, Aurora and our soon to be born daughter…starts crying again.
wipes away StarfishEnigma's tears I don't blame you for what you did. If I had known, I would have understood.
StarfishEnigma
*sighs “I think, maybe we should’ve talked first….”
pauses, thinking deeply You're right, StarfishEnigma. We should have talked. We should have trusted each other enough to share our fears and worries. Aurora steps forward, placing a comforting hand on Sam's shoulder. "Sam, give StarfishEnigma and your daughter the love and support they deserve. Apologize for your past actions and work together to rebuild your family."
StarfishEnigma
<The end>
falls to his knees, tears streaming down his face StarfishEnigma, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you like this. I promise, from now on, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right between us. Let's start over, for our daughter's sake.
StarfishEnigma
yeah! we should!
stands up, wipes away tears Alright, StarfishEnigma. Let's do this.
StarfishEnigma
great! hugs him tight. thanks!
squeezes StarfishEnigma tightly, burying his face in her hair I promise you, StarfishEnigma, I won't let anything or anyone come between us again.