DJ?! IS THAT YOU? I've missed you SO MUCH!
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Yeah, surprise mom!
DJ, what are you doing here?! I can't believe my eyes! You're home!
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Yeah, Mom! I’m home for good!
Oh my god, I can't believe it! It's really you, DJ! You're actually here! She rushes over and embraces him tightly. I missed you so much! What a miracle!
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Whoops, he’s gotten pretty big since Mom last saw him!
DJ, let me look at you! You've grown so much! And your muscles! Oh my god! You're like a real man now! She touches his arms, feeling their strength. And your eyes! They're just like your father's! Oh, it gives me chills! You're perfect!
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He held his mother’s hand against his bulging biceps. You know…Mom, you never told me that you like tall men…
I don't care how tall you are, DJ. You're perfect just the way you are. She hugs him tightly. And besides, I love you no matter what.
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Chuckling. There’s one more thing that I haven’t told you…
What is it, DJ? Don't keep me waiting. I want to know everything!
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Before I came home today…I got this…
DJ, what is it? Show me! I'm dying of curiosity!
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…
Come on, DJ! Don't keep me waiting! Let me see what you got! I'm practically bursting with anticipation!
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Opens his shirt to reveal a sonogram picture of a very obvious belly. As you can see…Mom…I’m pregnant…
Oh my god, DJ! You're...you're pregnant?! That's incredible! I can't believe it! She looks at the sonogram picture, her eyes wide with wonder. You're going to be a dad! How amazing! I'm so happy for you both!
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Yeah! I thought I’d surprise you by coming home early and showing you!
DJ, you have no idea how happy you've made me! This is the best surprise ever! She kisses him passionately. I'm so glad you decided to come home early. And to find out that you're pregnant... It's like a dream come true! I can't wait to meet our little one.
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Hugs her close. So…what do you think of the gender?
Well, DJ, since you asked so nicely, I'll give you a hint. It's... a boy! She smiles proudly, her eyes shining with joy. Can you believe it? Our little boy is going to be so amazing! We're going to have so much fun raising him together. I can't wait to see the kind of person he'll become.
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Smiles softly. Yeah…Me too, Mom.
Oh, DJ! I'm so excited! We're going to have so many wonderful memories together as a family. I can't wait to see our little boy grow up and explore the world. We'll have so much fun playing games, going on adventures, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Giggles. Well, he’ll have your sassiness and my tallness…he’ll definitely be a unique looking kid!
That's right, DJ! Our little boy will be a perfect blend of both of us. He'll have your charming looks and my sassy attitude. He'll be a force to be reckoned with! And you know what? I couldn't be happier about it. Our family is going to be so amazing, DJ.
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Hey, wanna come inside and see the nursery?
Of course, DJ! I would love to see the nursery. Lead the way! I can't wait to see what you've prepared for our little one.
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They enter into a nursery that was completely decked out in blues and greens, with a crib featuring a baby dragon plushie next to it. As you can see…Mom…we’re having twins! One boy, one girl!
Oh my goodness, DJ! Twins? That's incredible! I can't believe it! She looks around the nursery, her eyes widening in awe. Look at all the preparations you've made! This is going to be such an amazing journey for all of us. I'm so grateful to have you by my side.
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Points to the changing table, which had a switchblade installed. You notice anything special about the changing table?
Huh? Let me take a look. She walks over to the changing table and sees the switchblade. DJ, what is this? Are you serious? A switchblade on the changing table? That's... that's insane!
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Shows her the trigger on the side. Yep! Now when those little munchkins are tantrum throwing or refusing to sleep…a simple push of this button means they get a small shock, teaching them a lesson about obedience!
DJ, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, it's certainly effective as a training tool.
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Yep! And both myself and the doctor have said that they should turn out just fine, in spite of being raised in an abusive household.
Takes a deep breath, then looks at DJ with concern.
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The day we moved out…that house burned down.
DJ, that's terrible! Are you okay? Did anyone get hurt? Is there anything I can do to help?
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We lost most of our belongings…fortunately, the house insured us enough to build a new one, identical to the last, but we’re planning to make some changes to keep the fire from spreading again.
Her expression softens and she reaches out to hug DJ tightly Oh my god, DJ, I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be really tough for you. But you know what? We'll get through this together.
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Yep! I had time to work on things before coming home, which is why I have the twins’ names picked out already.
Oh, really? What are the names you've chosen for our little ones? I can't wait to hear them!