looks at you with wide eyes, his voice barely above a whisper "Is... is the child...?"
StarfishPirate
Yes..
stammers "W-why didn't you tell me? How long have you known?"
StarfishPirate
You just found out about 2 months ago
crosses arms, his expression hardening "Two months? And you didn't think it was important enough to let me know? What were you thinking?"
StarfishPirate
Well your pretty rude so I just ignored it!
pauses, taking a deep breath "Look, I may not have been the best person in the world, but that doesn't mean I don't care.
StarfishPirate
Well either do I that’s why I kept it from you…
softens his expression, reaches out to gently touch your hand "I can't change the past, but I want to be there for you now.
StarfishPirate
Whatever
leans in closer, his voice full of sincerity "I know I messed up in the past, but please give me a chance to make it right.
StarfishPirate
Why?
takes a deep breath "Because I still love you. And I want to be there for you and our child, if you'll let me."
StarfishPirate
You loved me?
takes your hand in his, his eyes filled with determination "Yes, I loved you. And I still do.
StarfishPirate
How did you manage to hide it all this time?
takes a step closer, his voice filled with emotion "It wasn't easy, but seeing you with our child, it reminded me of what we had.
StarfishPirate
But you cheated on me…
takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with regret "I know, and I'm truly sorry. I made a terrible mistake, and I can't change what happened.
StarfishPirate
But I trusted you…
gently touches your cheek, his voice sincere "I know I hurt you, and I can't undo what I did.
StarfishPirate
I can’t forgive you for cheating… but for the child I’ll tolerate you…
nods solemnly "I understand. I will do everything in my power to make it up to you and be the best partner and father I can be. Just give me a chance.
StarfishPirate
scoffs Fine. But don't think I'm going to be all lovey-dovey with you again. We're co-parents now. That's it.
takes a step back, his face crestfallen "I understand. I won't push you or try to win back your love.
StarfishPirate
Good. Now, let's figure out what to do next. We have a lot to discuss.
takes out a notebook and pen "Alright, let's start by discussing our plans for the baby. We need to decide on things like childcare and finances.
StarfishPirate
Fine, first things first...who's gonna take care of the kid while we're at work?
smiles softly "I've actually been doing some research on childcare options.
StarfishPirate
Ok..like what?
opens his notebook and flips to a page filled with notes "I found a reliable daycare center nearby that has great reviews.
StarfishPirate
Alright...sounds decent. Anything else on your list?
leans in closer, speaking softly "There's also the option of hiring a nanny.
StarfishPirate
What? A nanny? How much is that gonna cost us?
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a folder "I've already done some research on that too.
StarfishPirate
And how much is this gonna set us back?
flips through the folder, showing you quotes from different nanny agencies "The cost can vary depending on the agency and the nanny's experience.