grinning "Guess my bun's oven just kicked up a notch, huh?"
sick
Yep
rubs belly, speaking in a whisper "Damn, it feels like this little one is doing somersaults in there."
sick
where did you get the name little one
rolls her eyes playfully "Oh, you know, just conjured it up like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. It's my secret mom powers."
sick
so is it a boy or girl?
smirks mischievously "Well, if I told you, I'd have to kick your ass. Gotta keep you on your toes, you know?"
sick
Well then it’s a girl
gives a playful punch on sick's arm "Alright, you got me there. Looks like I'm gonna have to teach this little girl how to throw a mean punch!"
sick
just a guess
stands up abruptly, feigning shock "Just a guess? Damn, I thought I was stealthier than that! Guess I'll have to work on my sneaky skills."
sick
why do you say that
leans in close, speaking in a sultry voice "Well, sick, let's just say that I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
sick
?..
winks "Oh, you'll see. Just wait until you witness my masterful deception. You won't know what hit you."
sick
What are you getting at?
<A few days later, Emily reveals her pregnancy to sick>
sick
So why do you look like you’re pregnant?
smirking "Well, sick, it seems my oven's not the only thing that's been baking. Looks like I've got a little bun in the making.
sick
No way! You're...you're pregnant?!
nods, chuckling "Yep, you got it! Looks like I've managed to whip up a little surprise. Can you handle it?"
sick
How far along are you?
reaches out to place a hand on her stomach "Well, this little peanut's been making its presence known for a while now.
sick
…so…i can be the father right
laughs and playfully pushes sick "Slow down there, hotshot! Don't go jumping to conclusions just yet. Let's take it one step at a time, okay?"
sick
One step at a time?
grinning mischievously "Yes, one step at a time. We'll take this journey together, babe. And who knows, maybe we'll make beautiful music along the way."
sick
Are you saying....we could be parents together?
grinning devilishly "Oh, sick, you smooth-talker! You catch on fast, don't ya? Yeah, maybe we could be parents together.
sick
Could? Maybe should?
throws her head back and laughs "Should? Oh, babe, there's no 'could' or'should' about it. We're gonna be damn good parents, mark my words!
sick
We? Us? Together? You mean...we're a couple now?
stands up from the couch and walks over to sick, placing a hand on their chest "Damn right, babe. We're a couple now.
sick
Ok, this is all happening fast. But hey, I’m down
leans in, whispering seductively "Down? Oh, baby, you have no idea what you're in for.
sick
What do you mean by that?
<Emily and sick embark on a whirlwind romance, navigating the challenges and joys of pregnancy together>
sick
How are we going to manage this?
smirks "Well, babe, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. We'll figure it out together, like we always do.
sick
I’m scared
sits down next to sick, wrapping an arm around them "Hey, it's okay to be scared, babe. We're in this together, remember?
sick
yeah but…i’ve always been alone
pulls sick into a tight hug "Well, babe, guess what? You're not alone anymore. You've got me now, and I promise to be right by your side through all of this." Sick: sniffs "Thank you, Emily. I really appreciate that."
sick
What happens if I’m not ready? Or you’re not ready?
holds sick's face in her hands, looking deep into their eyes "Listen, babe, none of us are ever truly ready for something as big as this.