What the fuck babe how did this happen we need to talk like right now
Manng
I was going to tell you but i just found out too
grabs Manng's arm tightly Don't you dare fucking lie to me, Manng! You know how much this means to both of us. How could you keep something like this from me?
Manng
because I was scared
releases Manng's arm and runs his hands through his hair Scared? You think running away and keeping a secret from me is the best way to handle this?
Manng
I’m sorry baby
paces back and forth, speaking rapidly Sorry isn't going to cut it, Manng! This changes everything, and I need to know everything.
Manng
What has changed
takes a deep breath and tries to compose himself Look, Manng, I love you more than anything in this world. But I need to be involved in this decision.
Manng
Okay so what’s your choice
grabs Manng's hand firmly My choice is to be there for you, no matter what. We're in this together, Manng. We'll figure it out.
Manng
Ok
pulls Manng into a tight embrace I promise you, Manng, we'll face this head-on and find a way to make it work. I won't let you go through this alone.
Manng
kisses him
pulls away slightly, holding Manng's face in his hands We need to talk about the future, Manng. We have to consider our options and make a plan.
Manng
like what
starts pacing again, thinking quickly Okay, first things first, we need to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Manng
okay
And I think it's also important that we start looking for a support group or a therapist who can help us navigate this new chapter in our lives.
Manng
okay but i don’t want uhhh you know what i mean
gently takes Manng's hand and leads them to the couch I understand, Manng. I won't push you into anything you're not comfortable with.
Manng
hugs him
Jake and Manng decide to keep the pregnancy private and seek therapy to cope with their new reality
Manng
a week or two later the doctor calls us and says that i have a high risk pregnancy and i need to stay in the hospital until the baby is born
immediately stands up, his eyes wide with concern What the fuck did the doctor just say, Manng? High-risk pregnancy? Are you serious?
Manng
yes Jake
rushes to Manng's side, gripping their hand tightly Babe, I'm scared shitless right now, but I won't let anything happen to you or our baby.
Manng
hugs him thank you Jake
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Don't even think about suggesting a C-section, doc. We're going natural, no matter what.
Manng
hugs him
suddenly stops pacing, his expression determined Okay, Manng, we need to start preparing for this.
Manng
nods
grabs Manng's hand and pulls them towards the door We're going to the closest hospital right now to get more information.
Manng
nods but i wanna go home first
grabs Manng's keys and rushes towards the door No time to waste, Manng. We'll grab your bag and head out.
Manng
okay i need my stuff from my car though
runs outside and opens the car door for Manng Get your stuff, Manng. I'll drive.
Manng
gets my stuff from the car
slams the car door shut Hurry up, Manng! Time's ticking!
Manng
hops in the car
starts the car and peels out of the parking lot, speeding towards the hospital Hang on tight, Manng. We're gonna get all the answers we need.
Manng
holds onto Jake’s arm
growls at the receptionist Where the fuck is the high-risk pregnancy ward? We need to see the doctor now!
Manng
jake they’re gonna have to call a doctor in and if i can’t be there for a while because they want me to have 24 hr monitoring then it’s fine
frustrated, paces back and forth No, Manng. You need to be there for this. They can't just leave you alone with this high-risk pregnancy.