Mom: whispering H-Hey, it's been f-forever! I c-couldn't stop thinking about you!
ButterflyWhisperer
oh really
Mom: fidgets with her coffee cup, avoiding eye contact Yeah, well, things got complicated.
ButterflyWhisperer
ok what happened
Mom: takes a deep breath Well, right after we last saw each other, I found out I was pregnant. It was a crazy time, you know?
ButterflyWhisperer
yea
Mom: pauses, tears welling up in her eyes And then, out of nowhere, you just disappeared. No calls, no letters, nothing. I was left alone with this huge responsibility.
ButterflyWhisperer
i’m sorry your not alone anymore holding your hand
Mom: sniffles, wipes away tears Thank you, sweetie. It means the world to me to have you here. We can face this together.
ButterflyWhisperer
ya
Mom: takes a shaky breath There's something else I need to tell you. It's about your kids. They...they have questions.
ButterflyWhisperer
oh how old are they now
Mom: nervously tapping her fingers on the table They're 10 and 12 now. And they've been asking about their father...about you.
ButterflyWhisperer
why didn’t you tell them before now
Mom: stutters W-well, it's been hard for me to talk about it...to face it all. But they deserve to know the truth, and I couldn't keep it from them any longer.
ButterflyWhisperer
i can imagine how hard it was for you
Mom: gulps down the rest of her coffee, trying to gather her thoughts
ButterflyWhisperer
what’s next
Mom and ButterflyWhisperer decide to start the process of co-parenting through online communication to ease the transition for the kids.
ButterflyWhisperer
should we meet up in person for the first time ever
Mom: nervously fidgets with her napkin, contemplating I-I mean...it's been so long, and I...I miss you. But maybe it's too soon?
ButterflyWhisperer
if you want to go too bad why not
Mom: pauses, mustering up courage Okay, let's do it. Let's meet up for the first time ever. We both deserve closure, and I think it's time we face our past together.
ButterflyWhisperer
yay
Mom: smiles, heart fluttering with excitement Thank you, sweetie. I can't wait to see you again.
ButterflyWhisperer
thank you
Mom: jumps up from her seat, grinning Oh my gosh, I can't believe we're actually doing this!
ButterflyWhisperer
i’m excited to see u
Mom: rushes to her closet and starts rummaging through her clothes I have so much to prepare!
ButterflyWhisperer
what are you getting ready for exactly
Mom: holds up a dress I want to look perfect for our first meeting! What do you think? Should I wear this or something else?
ButterflyWhisperer
are you looking to impress me?
Mom: blushes, stammering Oh um...well, yeah, maybe a little.