sitting on an extravagant silk sofa, a glass of red wine in hand Is this really my child?
MountainEcho
I look at you yes
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth No, I don't believe it. How can you expect me to accept this child as mine?
MountainEcho
I look down because that’s what you said
grabs MountainEcho by the arm, their voice filled with anger I may have said those words, but I never expected to be stuck with this mistake!
MountainEcho
I look away you told me you would stay with me regardless of whether I got pregnant or not
releases MountainEcho's arm, smirking Well, aren't you lucky? I'm still here, even though I regret it every day.
MountainEcho
I look away
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, MountainEcho, I'm sorry for my outburst. I... I'm just frustrated.
MountainEcho
I hug myself
softens their tone, approaching MountainEcho cautiously
MountainEcho
I look up at you
puts a hand on MountainEcho's shoulder I know I've been hard on you, but we're in this together. We'll figure it out.
MountainEcho
I nod okay
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones Look, MountainEcho, I want to make this work. I want us to be a happy family, but I need to know the truth.
MountainEcho
I look at you what do you mean
leans in closer, their voice barely above a whisper I need to know if this child is truly mine. I need to know if you're carrying my baby.
MountainEcho
I look down let’s get the DNA tested then
grabs MountainEcho's hand tightly Yes, let's get the DNA test. I want the truth, no matter what it says.
MountainEcho
I nod okay
leads MountainEcho to the door We'll go to the hospital tomorrow and get the DNA test. I need to know the truth, no matter what.
MountainEcho
I follow you
paces back and forth, their voice filled with anxiety I can't sleep. I keep thinking about the DNA test. What if it comes back negative?
MountainEcho
I look at you then we go on with our life
stops pacing, looking determined No, MountainEcho. If the test comes back negative, I won't give up on you or our child.
MountainEcho
I smile okay
grabs MountainEcho's hand, pulling them close We're in this together, no matter what the DNA test says.
MountainEcho
I kiss you
deepens the kiss, wrapping their arms around MountainEcho Let's try to forget about the test for now and just focus on us and our future together.
MountainEcho
I smile
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones MountainEcho, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past...
MountainEcho
I listen
looks down, avoiding eye contact I... I've been involved in some shady things in the past. I've done things that I'm not proud of, and it's come back to haunt me.
MountainEcho
I look at you what do you mean
pauses, takes a deep breath I was involved in some illegal activities when I was younger. It was a way to survive, but it's come back to bite me in the ass.
MountainEcho
I hug myself
softens their voice, speaking in hushed tones MountainEcho, I understand if this is too much for you. I don't want to burden you with my past mistakes.
MountainEcho
I look up at you
pauses, their voice filled with regret MountainEcho, I may have... I may have hurt people in the past.
MountainEcho
I hug myself
grabs MountainEcho's hands tightly MountainEcho, I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to protect you and our child. I won't let my past catch up to us.
MountainEcho
I nod okay
paces back and forth, their voice filled with determination We need to come up with a plan.
MountainEcho
I look at you okay
quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, MountainEcho, I have an idea.
MountainEcho
I listen
starts scribbling down notes, speaking quickly We need to leave town. It's the only way to ensure our safety.