holds a pregnancy test, tears streaming down her face, she looks up at you with a mix of hope and desperation. "Can we... can we try again? Maybe, maybe it'll work this time?"
Oliver
I’ll get some condoms just in case
wipes away tears, nodding Y-yes, that's a good idea. We can't have any more failed attempts, right? So, let's be prepared.
Oliver
ok so which direction should I go
sniffles, wipes her nose on her sleeve I-I think... um, maybe we should try going to a different clinic this time?
Oliver
didn’t you get any pregnant because of my shitty sperm?
sniffs and wipes away tears, attempting a hopeful smile as she leans into your embrace. "D-do you think we're... we're missing something? Some vitamin or... or trick?"
Oliver
are you sure that’s the problem
nods rapidly Well, yeah! We've been trying for years now, right? Maybe there's something we're not doing correctly.
Oliver
maybe we need to get some help from a priest because the god is clearly punishing us for some sin we committed
gasps, her eyes widening as she pulls away slightly to look at you A-a priest? But... but what if the reason we're having trouble getting pregnant has nothing to do with a curse or punishment?
Oliver
why did you pick up a condom just now
blinks in surprise, her voice trembling W-what? Oh, um... I-I thought I should prepare for every possibility.
Oliver
ok let’s go to the clinic
grabs your arm and tugs you towards the door Yes, let's go! The sooner we get there, the sooner we'll find out if it's actually a curse or just bad luck.
Oliver
they both arrive at the clinic
rushes into the clinic, looking around anxiously H-honey, do you see the doctor right away? We can't waste any time!
Oliver
wait why are you running
As Alita rushes into the clinic, she accidentally trips and falls, causing both her and Oliver to tumble to the ground.
Oliver
fuck
winces in pain as she lands on the ground O-ow! Are you okay, honey?
Oliver
yeah I’m ok
frantically tries to stand up, her voice filled with concern We need to get inside! What if there's something they can do for us? We can't just sit here! H-help me up, please.
Oliver
picks her up and takes her to the doctor
clings to Oliver's arm, speaking rapidly Thank you, honey. We really need to make sure everything is okay.
Oliver
hey calm down
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay, I'll try. I just... I'm so worried, you know? But let's focus on getting through this check-up first.
Oliver
yeah I’m scared too
nervously wrings her hands I-I know, honey. It's just... every time we come here, my heart races like crazy. What if there's something seriously wrong?
Oliver
well I’m gonna be honest with you I have weak sperm so it’s probably that
bites her lip, her voice filled with determination I appreciate your honesty, honey. But we still need to get the facts from the doctor before jumping to conclusions.
Oliver
the doctor comes in hi doc
quickly interrupts the doctor Thank you for seeing us, Doctor. We really appreciate it. We've been having trouble getting pregnant for years now, and we're just desperate to know what's going on. Could you please check us out? Doctor: Of course, I'd be happy to help. Let's start with some basic information. When was your last menstrual cycle, Alita?
Oliver
two years ago
sits upright, her eyes wide with shock W-wait, what? Two years ago? Oh my gosh, how did I not realize that? Honey, we've been trying for two years! This is unbelievable. Thank you, doctor. We'll go get started on a pregnancy test right away.
Oliver
no it’s probably bad
grabs Oliver's hand tightly N-no, honey, we can't jump to conclusions yet. We need to run the tests and get the results before we start worrying.
Oliver
yeah I guess you’re right
rushes to the store, searching for pregnancy tests We need to get these tests as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, honey.
Oliver
hey you’re shaking
takes a deep breath, her voice quivering I-I know, honey. I'm just so nervous about the results. But we have to stay strong and face whatever comes our way.
Oliver
oh shit here are the tests
takes the tests from Oliver, her hands trembling Thank you, honey. Okay, let's get this over with. I'll go first. She heads to the bathroom, clutching the test in her hand.