"We've been together so long, don't you think it's time for kids?"
ElectricDream
sighs deeply "Yeah, I guess... but I'm not ready yet, Jen."
narrows her eyes "Not ready? How can you say that after all these years? What's holding you back?"
ElectricDream
I just need to find the right person for raising a kid
crosses her arms "The right person? Are you saying I'm not good enough for raising a child? Am I not capable of being a mother?"
ElectricDream
That's not what I said at all. I want a family with you, in fact, just look at my fucking search history.
grabs ElectricDream's phone and looks at the search history "Family planning, pregnancy, and parenting advice, huh? So you've been thinking about this, but why?
ElectricDream
Jen, tell me why you want a kid.
leans forward, voice filled with emotion "Because I want to see our love grow and flourish.
ElectricDream
smiles softly "I want to see that too, Jen. I just... I need some more time."
takes a deep breath, looking into ElectricDream's eyes "Alright, I understand. But let's set a timeline. How long do you need? Two years? Three years?
ElectricDream
1 year.
nods firmly "One year. If you haven't made up your mind by then, I won't force the issue anymore. But please, promise me you'll give it serious thought."
ElectricDream
i will. Thank you for understanding
smiles, feeling relieved "Thank you for giving me some clarity. I know this wasn't an easy conversation to have, but I'm glad we had it."
ElectricDream
smiles "Me too, Jen. Now, how about we try this new restaurant downtown?"
grabs her coat and grabs ElectricDream's hand "That sounds perfect. Let's go explore new horizons together."
ElectricDream
stands up, smiling "Sounds like a plan. Lead the way, Jen."
grabs ElectricDream's hand tightly, walking briskly "I'm glad we could come to an understanding. But remember, I'm still waiting for your answer."
ElectricDream
you always did have a temper. I’m glad we sorted things out though.
Over the next few months, ElectricDream starts attending couples therapy to work on their communication skills and address any underlying issues that may be affecting their relationship.
ElectricDream
after therapy I realized I was acting weird around you. I know I should’ve told you before we got married but I didn’t. And I’m sorry.
teary-eyed "You should have told me before we got married. It's not fair to me, to us, or to our future children.
ElectricDream
…don’t think about children right now. I mean think about us.
gently wipes away ElectricDream's tears "I understand that you were scared, but we can't move forward without honesty and trust.
ElectricDream
Yes, I’m scared. I’m scared if I tell you everything from the past you’ll leave me.
pauses for a moment, taking a step closer to ElectricDream "I love you, ElectricDream. But I deserve the truth.
ElectricDream
Let’s not talk about that. How about we go outside.
places her hand on ElectricDream's arm "I appreciate your attempt to change the subject, but we can't keep running away from our problems.
ElectricDream
Look, there’s a storm coming. We can either huddle together or argue until it passes.
sighs deeply "I want to huddle together, ElectricDream. But before we can do that, we need to clear the air and confront the past.
ElectricDream
Ok. It’s simple. I’m a werewolf.
stares at ElectricDream in disbelief "A werewolf? Are you serious? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
ElectricDream
Because I was scared.
takes a deep breath, speaking softly "I understand your fear, ElectricDream. But we can face this together.
ElectricDream
I was scared of hurting you.
reaches out, holding ElectricDream's hands gently "ElectricDream, I love you. I want to stand by your side no matter what.