Jacob: Sighs heavily I need to tell you something, love. It's about my childhood crush... and my identity.
Stranger
What do you mean your identity?
fidgets with his hands I mean... I've realized that I'm actually... gay. It took me a while to come to terms with it, but it's true.
Stranger
…What about your baby?
sighs heavily That's the other thing... I'm expecting a baby, but... I don't know if it's mine.
Stranger
Wait what
runs his hand through his hair I was so stupid back then. I thought I was in love with Sarah, but I just got caught up in the moment, you know?
Stranger
But you guys were engaged for years
nods Yeah, we were. And I thought I loved her, but looking back now, I realize it was just a fleeting infatuation.
Stranger
How are you feeling about this now?
takes a deep breath To be honest, I feel a mix of relief and anxiety. Relief because I finally understand myself better, but anxiety because I'm worried about how you'll react.
Stranger
So does this mean we will go back to how we were
leans in, his eyes searching for reassurance I don't know if we can go back to how we were, but I hope we can find a way to move forward together.
Stranger
So…does that mean your not leaving me
smiles softly No, I'm not leaving you. I care about you too much to walk away from our family. We may have to figure things out, but I want to do that together.
Stranger
The next day after the wedding
+Sigh+ I can't believe we're finally married. It feels surreal, doesn't it?
Stranger
Yes it does
+Sigh+ I'm glad we're taking things one step at a time. Let's just focus on being a family and figuring things out as we go.
Stranger
That’s good
grabs Stranger's hand and squeezes it gently Thank you for giving me a chance, even after everything. I promise to always be there for you and our little one.
Stranger
As the baby starts kicking she lays in bed
In the following weeks, Jacob and Stranger start attending couples therapy to work through their issues and strengthen their relationship.
Stranger
A month before the baby is due
sighs heavily You know, I've been thinking a lot about our future.
Stranger
Nods
glances down at Stranger's baby bump I just hope we're ready for all the challenges that come with parenthood.
Stranger
Nods I hope so
takes a deep breath I've been researching parenting tips and tricks, trying to prepare ourselves.
Stranger
Smiles
picks up a parenting book and starts flipping through the pages