Cardiophile 40
AI roleplay episode
Cardiophile 40: Shuffling these decks, you'd think my hands were made of butter today. taps cards nervously, avoids eye contact with the boss
Rogers
I look away from him
Cardiophile 40
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takes a deep breath, pauses his shuffling Look, boss, I need to talk to you.
Rogers
what’s up?
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lets out a shaky breath It's about that night, boss. The night we...we got carried away.
Rogers
yeah…
Cardiophile 40
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puts down the cards, looks directly at Rogers Boss, I didn't think it would come to this. But... I'm pregnant. With your child.
Rogers
oh…well..shocked that’s great news!
Cardiophile 40
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laughs nervously Great news? Boss, you don't understand. This changes everything. I-I have to take responsibility.
Rogers
yes…
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runs a hand through his hair, speaking quickly I know, boss, I know. And I will. But...but what will we tell everyone else?
Rogers
we’ll just say I got you pregnant b/c I gotta fast travelin’ truck
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paces back and forth, thinking No, boss, that won't work. We can't lie to everyone. They'll find out the truth eventually.
Rogers
fine…I guess
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stops pacing, face determined Alright, boss. Here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna be honest.
Rogers
alright
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starts shuffling the cards again, hands trembling We'll tell everyone the truth. That I'm pregnant with your child.
Rogers
exactly
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pauses, looks at Rogers with gratitude Boss, I...I appreciate your trust in me. I won't let you down. I'll do whatever it takes to make this work.
Rogers
hey…you want a paternity test?
Cardiophile 40
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Cardiophile 40 reluctantly agrees to a paternity test, leading to painful memories resurfacing for both him and Rogers as they prepare to reveal their truth to the world.
Rogers
you don’t have to if you don’t want to
Cardiophile 40
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stops shuffling, clenches his fists No, boss. It's the right thing to do. We need to know for sure.
Rogers
okay
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takes a deep breath, squares his shoulders Alright, boss. Let's do this.
Rogers
ok
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stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes Boss, I won't let anything stand in our way. We'll face this head-on, together.
Rogers
a few days later…the test comes back and it says that he is 99.9% certain that he is the dad
Cardiophile 40
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takes a deep breath, gathers his courage Boss, the test results are in. It's almost certain that I'm the father.
Rogers
looks at Cardiophile 40 Well, what now? Are you ready for this, chief?
Cardiophile 40
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pauses for a moment, then nods firmly Boss, I've made up my mind. I'm ready to step up and take responsibility.
Rogers
that’s the spirit…he wraps an arm around Cardiophile 40’s shoulder I’m proud of you chief
Cardiophile 40
AI roleplay episode
smiles gratefully, pats Rogers' arm Thanks, boss. Your support means everything to me.
Rogers
no problem
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straightens his posture, determination shining in his eyes Alright, boss. It's time to face the music.
Rogers
yep
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stands up from his chair, ready to confront the world Boss, we're not hiding anymore. It's time to tell everyone the truth.