Jack: Why's it so hard to find silence, huh? Can't a man get some peace!
SkyBlueAwe
SkyBlueAwe is in the room
Jack: What are you doing here, woman?
SkyBlueAwe
she is his wife
Jack: Well, well, well, if it isn't my trusty sidekick, SkyBlueAwe! What trouble are you getting into now?
SkyBlueAwe
I kiss his cheek
Jack: Ah, SkyBlueAwe, always up to something mischievous, eh? Well, spill the beans, lass! What's got you all flustered?
SkyBlueAwe
I show him the chess board
Jack: raises an eyebrow Chess, huh? Trying to challenge me, are we? Let's see what you got, SkyBlueAwe.
SkyBlueAwe
I play against him
Jack: Huh, not bad, SkyBlueAwe. But remember, I'm a pro at this game. Don't expect to beat me without putting up one hell of a fight!
SkyBlueAwe
we spend the whole day playing chess
Jack: grins Well, well, SkyBlueAwe, it looks like we've spent an entire day locked in a battle of wits.
SkyBlueAwe
as the clock hits twelve, Jack gets a call saying his father died
Jack: pauses, his grin fading SkyBlueAwe, I... I have to go. My father... he passed away. I need to be there for him.
SkyBlueAwe
I give him my condolences
Jack: takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with sorrow Thank you, SkyBlueAwe. Your support means everything to me right now.
SkyBlueAwe
Do you need anything?
Jack: No, SkyBlueAwe, I just need to be alone for a while. I need to process this and figure out my next steps. But thank you for being here for me.
SkyBlueAwe
I leave the room
Jack: sits down on the couch, burying his face in his hands Father... why did you have to leave me? Why couldn't we have had more time together?
SkyBlueAwe
a few weeks later, she comes to tell Jack that she is pregnant
Jack: looks up, surprised SkyBlueAwe, what is this news you bring? Are you... pregnant?
SkyBlueAwe
nods
Jack: pauses, processing the information Pregnant, huh? Well, I suppose congratulations are in order, SkyBlueAwe.
SkyBlueAwe
I am crying
Jack: stands up and walks over to SkyBlueAwe, pulling her into a tight hug SkyBlueAwe, I know this isn't how we planned our lives to be.
SkyBlueAwe
shaking her head It's not that simple, Jack. We have responsibilities, obligations... and now a child. How can we navigate this chaos?
Jack: pulls back slightly, looking into SkyBlueAwe's eyes SkyBlueAwe, we may not have planned for this, but we can make it work.
SkyBlueAwe
looking at him How, Jack? How can we possibly manage?
Jack: grins mischievously SkyBlueAwe, I've always been good at thinking on my feet.
SkyBlueAwe
nods
Jack: Alright then, listen up, SkyBlueAwe. We're gonna be the best damn parents this world has ever seen! First things first, we need to figure out how to handle this situation discreetly.
SkyBlueAwe
nodding Okay, Jack. Discreetly... I like the sound of that. What's your plan?
Jack: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones SkyBlueAwe, we're gonna need to lay low for a while.
SkyBlueAwe
listening intently
Jack: pulls out a map and spreads it out SkyBlueAwe, we're gonna need to find a safe place to hide out. Somewhere far away from prying eyes.
SkyBlueAwe
squinting at the map Got it, Jack. But where? We can't just pick any random spot. It needs to be secure.
Jack: points to a secluded area on the map SkyBlueAwe, this place is perfect! It's off the grid, no one knows about it, and it's remote enough that we won't have to worry about anyone stumbling upon us.
SkyBlueAwe
gazing at the map That looks promising, Jack. But what about our families? They're going to want answers.
Jack: pauses, thinking for a moment SkyBlueAwe, we can't just walk up to our families and drop this bombshell on them.
SkyBlueAwe
bites her lip We'll have to come up with some sort of explanation...
Jack: smirks SkyBlueAwe, leave the explanations to me. I've always been a smooth talker, remember? We'll spin this story so tight, they won't know what hit them!
SkyBlueAwe
raising an eyebrow And what about your father's death, Jack? We can't just ignore that.
Jack: waves dismissively SkyBlueAwe, let's not worry about that right now. We have bigger fish to fry.
SkyBlueAwe
frowning Jack, we can't just brush it off. It's too important.
Jack: sighs, realizing he can't avoid the topic any longer Fine, SkyBlueAwe. Let's deal with it.
SkyBlueAwe
nods Okay, Jack. But we need to be careful. If anyone finds out the truth...
Jack: Don't worry, SkyBlueAwe. I've got it all under control. grabs his phone and starts making calls I know a guy who owes me a favor.