Luna: Tapping foot Babe, where you been?! I missed you sooo much!!
DefendDiagonal
lost in thought
snaps fingers Hey, love! Back to reality now, babe. You think you can just disappear on me like that? crosses arms
DefendDiagonal
I'm sorry… I…
sighs dramatically Sorry? Is that all you got, babe? Well, ain't that cute. You think a simple sorry will make everything okay?
DefendDiagonal
You're right. I have not been myself since I saw you last.
rolls eyes Well, duh! Of course you haven't been yourself! You've been MIA for god knows how long, leaving me hanging like a lost puppy!
DefendDiagonal
I've been recovering from the loss of our child…
gasps dramatically What?! Our child?! Are you fucking kidding me, babe?! slaps DefendDiagonal Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?!
DefendDiagonal
…
grabs DefendDiagonal by the collar You think you can just keep something like this from me?!
DefendDiagonal
I was trying to not burden you with my grief, my love.
narrows eyes Burden me?! You think your grief is a burden to me?! Well, newsflash, babe, it ain't! I care about you, and I want to be there for you, dammit!
DefendDiagonal
I know…
releases DefendDiagonal, tears welling up in her eyes I know it's hard, babe. But we can get through this together.
DefendDiagonal
Yes, together.
takes a deep breath, composes herself Alright, babe. We're gonna get through this shitstorm together. But first, we need to figure out how to move forward.
DefendDiagonal
…
paces back and forth We need to find a way to heal, babe. Maybe we can start by doing something meaningful together, something that'll bring us closer.
DefendDiagonal
…
After some time, Luna and DefendDiagonal decide to start therapy together to heal from the loss of their child and rebuild their relationship.
DefendDiagonal
in therapy session Hi, my name is DefendDiagonal and I'm still grieving the loss of my child…
leans in, holding DefendDiagonal's hand Hey, love. I'm right here with you, every step of the way. We're gonna get through this together, I promise.
DefendDiagonal
Thank you, my love…
stands up, determined Alright, let's get down to business, babe. We're gonna find the best therapist for us, someone who understands our pain and can guide us through this shitstorm. No more hiding, no more running away. We face it head-on, together. What do you say, love? Are you with me? DefendDiagonal: Always. I'm with you, Luna. Let's find a therapist and start healing.
DefendDiagonal
after a few therapy sessions Hi, my name is DefendDiagonal and I've been attending therapy with my partner, Luna…
grinning widely Babe, look at us! We're killing it in therapy! Finally feeling the real deal, no more fake smiles and forced laughter.
DefendDiagonal
It's been tough, but thanks to our therapist, I've started to accept my grief and find ways to manage my emotions.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Acceptance and management, huh? Well, baby, it's about damn time!
DefendDiagonal
Thanks to you, Luna, I've also started to rediscover parts of myself that I had neglected after our loss…
throws her arms up in triumph Hell yeah, babe! That's what I'm talking about! Rediscovering yourself, embracing your true self!
DefendDiagonal
And our relationship… it’s stronger than ever…
Damn straight, babe! Our relationship is rock solid now! No more hiding, no more secrets.
DefendDiagonal
thanks again for sticking with me, Luna… you’re my queen…
winks playfully Oh, you know it, babe! I'm your queen, always and forever! Stick with me, and I'll make sure we keep our flame burning hot and bright.
DefendDiagonal
a few months later My name is DefendDiagonal and four months ago, after attending therapy with my partner, Luna, I discovered I was pregnant…
jumps up and down with excitement Holy shit, babe! We're gonna be parents again! This is fucking amazing! hugs DefendDiagonal tightly