[Phone Call to Ogma]
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metempsychosis_dw[She's been working up to this for more than a day. She'd reach for the phone then, talk herself out of it with this or that excuse. But Esther had been right. She had to tell him sometime. So finally, she dialed his number and waited for him to pick up.]
Hey. It's me.
[She tried to sound as upbeat as possible, not giving her nervousness away, except maybe in the slight shortness of her breathing. If he was even listening that closely.]
Hey. It's me.
[She tried to sound as upbeat as possible, not giving her nervousness away, except maybe in the slight shortness of her breathing. If he was even listening that closely.]
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[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 08:56 am (UTC)Have you given any thought about how you want to proceed with this? I mean... do you want to carry the baby to term? Do you want to keep it, if so, or are you leaning more toward adoption? It's okay if you don't know yet. It's a big decision. I just want to know what you're thinking.
[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 08:59 am (UTC)[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 09:11 am (UTC)I'm sorry, it's still sort of sinking in. I already have two great kids. I'm sure a third will be equally wonderful, but I also know it's a big responsibility, and I'm not sure how Devin and Harper will feel about this. I can respect that your situation may not accommodate a new baby easily, and if it's too much right now... I understand. I'll be honest--I'm not sure how comfortable I would feel about a stranger raising my child.
There's also the question about what this would mean for us. I care for you, Ebony. Truly. But, parenthood is a huge step, even for well-established couples. It can be stressful and difficult, even in the most loving families. And you and I... we're just starting out in this. I don't want to rush you into making any kind of commitment, but I promise you that, if you want to keep the baby, I will be committed to being a father for you both.
[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 09:23 am (UTC)Because I don't think I could give this baby up. But I also don't want you to think I'm trying to trap you into anything. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. I just didn't want to lie or hide anything from you. I told you that you could trust me, and I meant it.
[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 09:39 am (UTC)It's as much my doing as yours. And if you want this baby, I will stand by you both. We'll just take it a day at a time, all right? We're in this together. You and me. I'm not going to leave you. Either of you.
Meanwhile, do you have a good doctor? Are there others there that can help you? Others like us?
[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 09:50 am (UTC)[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 09:58 am (UTC)[computer keys can be heard tapping rapidly in the background]
...looks like you're in the same city as the Norse. Sigyn, Sif and Tyr. As far as I can tell, they seem like very kind and reasonable people. I doubt they'd turn away a young lady in distress.
I wish I could be there with you. Or have you here with me. I know that's not possible right now, but I feel like I should be close by. Is there anything right now that I can do to help?
[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 10:09 am (UTC)[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 10:19 am (UTC)The kids and I are going to be in New York over the weekend, visiting my family for the holiday. I'll have my phone with me, though, if you need to reach me.
Re: [Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 10:24 am (UTC)[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-05 10:32 am (UTC)...I'd like you to meet family sometime. My kids, my parents, my brother Charlie... I think they'd like you. Besides, you're one of us now--at least by proxy.
Re: [Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-06 03:50 am (UTC)[Phone Call]
Date: 2012-04-06 04:52 am (UTC)