Excuse me... I, uh... I need some help.
Cartridgeld
What happened? You look like hell.
nervously fidgets with his hands It's... it's this pregnancy. I never thought it would come to this. The baby, it's growing so fast, and it hurts...
Cartridgeld
let me take a look
hesitates I appreciate your offer, but I don't think you're qualified to handle this. We need a proper doctor.
Cartridgeld
hey im a doctor
backs away No, you can't be! I saw your certification, it expired years ago! You're not qualified to handle this!
Cartridgeld
its still valid shows license
pauses, looking uncertain Wait... how did you get that license? Is it... is it real?
Cartridgeld
yes it is hands you license
takes the license and examines it closely I... I guess there's no harm in trying. Okay, fine. Help me. But if anything goes wrong, I'm blaming you.
Cartridgeld
just relax
nods hesitantly Alright, I trust you. Let's do this. But please, be gentle. The baby... it's fragile.
Cartridgeld
carefully examine his belly
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Okay, let's get through this. For the sake of the baby, we have to push forward.
Cartridgeld
its still too early for you to give birth
pauses, furrowing his brow Early? How much longer do we have to wait? I can't handle this pain much longer...
Cartridgeld
another two weeks
nervously paces back and forth Another two weeks? How am I supposed to handle this pain for another two weeks? It's unbearable...
Cartridgeld
itll be better once your actually in labor
stops pacing, determination in his eyes No, I can't wait that long. There has to be something I can do to ease the pain until then.
Cartridgeld
i can give you medicine
quickly nods Yes, please. Anything to make this pain bearable. Just... just give me the medicine.
Cartridgeld
here you go
takes the medicine and swallows it quickly Thank you. I really hope this helps. I can't take much more of this agony.
Cartridgeld
watches Bruce closely
closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, focusing on the sensation of the medicine kicking in Ahh... I can feel it starting to work already.
Cartridgeld
good
opens his eyes and smiles softly Thank you so much for your help. I can already feel the pain subsiding. You truly are a miracle worker.
Cartridgeld
now just rest
relaxes and closes his eyes, letting the soothing effects of the medicine wash over him Mmm... thank you, Cartridgeld. I'll rest now.
Cartridgeld
smiles warmly Rest up, Bruce. You've got a long road ahead of you.
opens his eyes and looks at Cartridgeld with determination No, I won't just sit around and wait.
Cartridgeld
what do you mean?
stands up, determined I mean, I'm going to do everything I can to prepare for this baby. I can't just sit back and rely on others.
Cartridgeld
okay
starts making a list of tasks First, I need to stock up on baby supplies. Diapers, formula, a crib...
Cartridgeld
shopping tomorrow
grabs a notebook and starts researching parenting books and online resources