Ethan: running fingers through hair Damn, babe, I can't believe it. I'm the real dad? Fuckin' mind-blown.
HellNaybor
Calyx walks into the room. Calyx is HellNaybor's 3 year old son.
Ethan glances over at the cute little boy and smiles warmly. He pats the couch next to him. Hey there, buddy. Come here a sec?
HellNaybor
I look down. i...i didn't tell you because i...i was scared.
he looks at you with a mixture of surprise and understanding
Scared? Of what? I don't get it.
HellNaybor
yeah… sorry I didn’t tell you sooner
sighs I understand why you didn't tell me. I mean, it's a big deal to drop that kind of bomb on someone. But damn, babe... I had a right to know from the start.
HellNaybor
The baby starts crying so I go pick him up and start rocking him. He’s such a good baby…
Ethan's head snaps up as the baby starts crying, his eyes widening. He takes a moment to process the sight of you holding their son before speaking in a soft, almost disbelieving voice.
"Yeah... he is. He's perfect."
HellNaybor
yeah I look over at my son who is playing with toys
He rubs his temples, trying to wrap his head around the revelation. How did this happen? I mean, I know how it happened but... damn. I have a son. And he's been here all along without me knowing.
HellNaybor
his 2 year old son crawls over and hugs him
Ethan looks at his son, eyes wide with a mixture of surprise and love. He gently pats the boy's head, his voice soft.
Hey there little buddy. So, uh...you're mine?
HellNaybor
I sit down next to him holding our baby boy. I know it's alot to take in. But your going to be an amazing father.
looks at the baby, a mix of emotions on his face
Damn right I will. But how did this happen? Why didn't you tell me earlier?
HellNaybor
looks down nervously I...I didn't mean for this to happen, Ethan.
Ethan looks at you, a mix of confusion and concern on his face
What do you mean, babe? How the hell could this happen without me knowing?
HellNaybor
looks at him yeah it’s true…
leans forward, resting forearms on knees How could you keep this from me for so long? I feel like my whole world just turned upside down.
HellNaybor
laughs Yeah, surprise! Now you know why I've been acting so weird lately.
laughs in disbelief I mean, yeah, I kinda guessed something was up. But this? This is like a whole other level of surprise. So how long have you known?
HellNaybor
a few hours later a baby boy is brought home
Ethan's eyes widen in disbelief as he sees the baby boy being brought into the house. He stands up and walks over to you, still trying to process everything.
Babe.. is that him?
HellNaybor
laughs Yeah, man. It's like a fucking movie or something. Wild, right?
rubs his face with both hands Yeah, wild. That's an understatement. This is some next-level soap opera drama right here. But seriously, how did this happen?
HellNaybor
sits next to him I know… it’s a lot to take in.
rubs temples, clearly overwhelmed Yeah... a lot to take in is an understatement. I always wanted kids but never thought it'd happen like this, y'know? And with you... I still can't wrap my head around it.
HellNaybor
I watch as our 4 year old son, Wyatt, plays with blocks nearby Yeah… and I’m pregnant with our second child.
eyes widen Whoa, hold up. You're pregnant again? Damn... that's a lot to take in at once. But hey, I'm not gonna lie, it's kinda exciting too.
HellNaybor
Yeah… and I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner…
Ethan sighs, looking into your eyes I get why you didn't tell me. But damn... This is huge. We have a son together, and we never knew it all this time?
HellNaybor
I am sitting on the couch holding my baby boy yeah…
He takes a deep breath, trying to wrap his head around the situation.
Jesus... I just can't believe it. All this time, I never knew he was mine. It's a lot to take in, babe.
HellNaybor
laughs softly, resting a hand on Ethan's shoulder It's okay, we'll figure this out together.
He takes a deep breath, his hand holding yours on his shoulder I hope so, babe. This is some heavy stuff to process. But yeah, we'll handle it together.
Ethan glances over at Noah, who's up to no good again, causing some kind of mischief nearby.
HellNaybor
I sit on your lap I know…
wraps arms around your waist You should've told me. I deserved to know, y'know?