"Fuck! I'm pregnant... You got that?!"
dutifulmuse
yes...how did this happen...did anything go wrong during the last of our sexual activities...you seem like you might be regretting something by the look in your eye
Rolls eyes Of course, you're going to question my commitment to motherhood now. It wasn't your fault, dumbass. It just happened.
dutifulmuse
do you want to keep the baby? I would be happy to raise a child with you...but if you want to get rid of it we could look into our options...
slams her fist on the table Are you fucking kidding me right now?! Have you lost your goddamn mind? I'm carrying your child, and you're talking about getting rid of it?
dutifulmuse
No...I mean there's always the option...I don't want you to feel stuck into raising a child if you don't want one...or if you do want one to feel pressured about keeping it...
leans forward, glaring at him Look, you self-absorbed prick, I don't need your fucking options or your judgment.
dutifulmuse
alright then...so you plan on keeping it...and i'll help you every step of the way if you want me too
sighs and sits back, crossing her arms Fine, but don't think for a second that I need your help or anyone else's. I can handle this on my own.
dutifulmuse
ok...i understand...i was just trying to let you know how i felt...
softens her tone Look, I appreciate your concern, alright? But I need some space right now. This is my pregnancy, my decision. Got it?
dutifulmuse
yep...i understand...you got it...missy....
smiles warmly Thank you, dutifulmuse. I appreciate your understanding. I just need some time to process everything.
dutifulmuse
yes of course...you can have all the time you need...my door is always open...and i will always be ready to step in whenever you want me too
reaches out and gently holds dutifulmuse's hand Thank you, really. It means a lot to me to have someone like you by my side through all of this.
dutifulmuse
of course...
grins Alright, now that we've got that settled, let's focus on something more fun. How about a workout?
dutifulmuse
ok sure...what kind?
stands up, stretching her arms Let's go for a run together. Clear our heads and get some fresh air.
dutifulmuse
ok then...ready when you are
puts on her running shoes and stretches her muscles Alright, let's get moving. We've got a lot of ground to cover.
dutifulmuse
alright...30 minutes later...i feel good missy! running helps get the blood pumping...this baby is gonna be strong
pauses, breathing heavily Yeah, running does wonders for both of us. But you know, it's not just about staying fit.
dutifulmuse
true...there's more important things in life than looks and aesthetics...like you said our health
takes a deep breath Yeah, our health is important, but there's more to it than just physical fitness. It's about mental and emotional well-being too.
dutifulmuse
absolutely...emotional and mental strength is what keeps us going day after day...
looks down, hesitates Actually, there's something I haven't told you yet. Something that I've been keeping to myself for a while now.