Cumulus: Sounds like you already planned for this.
Lilac: Well, considering you cry at every picture of a baby you see, I figured one of us would be asking at some point.
Cumulus: I do not cry when I see babies.
Rosemary: You do too.
Cumulus: Sounds like you already planned for this.
Lilac: Well, considering you cry at every picture of a baby you see, I figured one of us would be asking at some point.
Cumulus: I do not cry when I see babies.
Rosemary: You do too.
Cumulus: Really? So we’d be able to have a baby with all three of us as parents?
Lilac: Or even just make it possible for two of us to have a baby, if one of us doesn’t want to.
Rosemary: Well we should set up an appointment!
Lilac: Yeah, I’ve been told that their office is always really busy. We might have to wait a couple months, and then wait a little longer to have test results come back.
Cumulus: (I want a baby.)
Cumulus: (Motherly. Huh. I wonder what it would be like to have a baby around. It would be so amazing.)
Lilac: I gotta get ready for work, but thank you again. Pansy said it was very motherly of you to do that. I think you would like to know that.
Lilac: Hey Cumulus, I wanted to thank you for talking with Pansy. It really changed her. It may take some time, but still.
Cumulus: Your welcome! I’ve heard she might be staying for a bit?
Lilac: You heard correct. Wow, that painting is amazing!
Cumulus: I know! It’s my first masterpiece! The money I earn from selling it can go towards a bed the three of us can share!
Lilac: Heh, it sure can.
Pansy: … so I hope you can forgive me, Rosemary.
Rosemary: Of course. I’ve met way worse people in my time. Just don’t insult my style or music career.
Pansy: Yes. And… you can call me Pan. It’s cute.
Rosemary: Really?
Pansy: It’s the least I can do.
Lilac: We need to tell mom and dad about this rumor. We don’t have to say anything else, just that it’s making life in Berry Springs rough. We can see if you can stay here for a while. Maybe until you graduate in two years. You can get a job and save up for your own place. We can help.
Pansy: Really? That’s awfully nice of you guys. I don’t know what to say.
Lilac: Well, I can’t say for sure we can make it happen, but we can sure try. The only thing I want you to do is apologize to Rosemary and try to improve your attitude.
Pansy: Yeah, sure, whatever. Thanks, Lilac.
Pansy: And that’s it. I’m so sorry, Lilac. Could you ever forgive me?
Lilac: It may take some time, but yes. I can tell you don’t want to confront mom and dad yet.
Pansy: Or anyone at my school.
Lilac: Well yes, maybe I can help fix that.
Cumulus: I see why all of this is happening, but I just can’t ignore what you’ve done. You have been very rude to your sister and everyone else. I’m not trying to reprimand you, because it sounds like you really love your sister. The only way that you can redeem yourself is to explain to your sister what’s going on.
Pansy: I know, I know. I’m really sorry.
Cumulus: You don’t need to apologize to me; you’ve been going through a rough time.
Pansy: I’m just afraid to go back to Berry Springs. I just made the rumor even worse.
Cumulus: We’ll figure something else. Just go to sleep now. We can’t think when we’re tired.
Pansy: Ok. Thanks, Cumulus.
Cumulus: No problem.