JoeKeery: Why is it only just now occurring to me what an epic monstrosity a pillow fort can be given all the resources available to build one in this house?

JoeKeery: I've never experienced temptation like this in my life.

She gave him a squeeze as he spoke, chuckling at the fact that his mom was already buying up every baby store around her. Pulling back Shelley looked up at him with a smile. “Sounds like she’s ready to be a grandma!”  Shelley reached for Grants hand, pulling him towards the kitchen to make them a hot chocolate and a snack. “You hungry? I was thinking of making some popcorn,” she asked. “My treat. You had a long day.” 

“I tried to convince her that puppies should count as grand kids but she wasn’t going for that.” Grant chuckled softly, letting Shelley lead him to the kitchen. “I never turn down food - especially if I don’t have to make it.” He moved to sit down at the island counter, leaning his head in his hand. “You know something, Shell, I really am excited - like it’s a complicated situation but damn, I’m excited.” 

“Well the ninety nine percent effective failed you then.”

“There are a lot of parents here, that it seems okay for, are the two of you still close?”

“I don’t know that I would use the word close. We don’t hate each other which must be a positive aspect of things, right?” 

Do I get to choose how far back in time I go? I would probably change decisions that led to the ruin of certain relationships. 

“We’ve all been there, sometimes one last time with an ex is fun, not usually creates a baby, but stranger things have happened.”

“What exactly is stranger than bringing life into the world?” 

Evidence would suggest not safe enough. 

“I mean - fair enough. You may have a slight point.”

‘That’s.. a fair enough statement to make. I suppose these things happen when we least expect them sometimes.’ 

“I guess they do, huh? I think that is how most of life works though - it’s always when you least expect that life decides to throw a curveball.”

‘Just a little. Oh, these things always come as a surprise. Even I was surprised when I first found out I was becoming a Dad and I was still married.’

“This is why safe sex is encouraged.”

“As far as I remember, it was safe sex - condom and all.” 

“Congrats for the little one, even if things are a little unexpected. Are you guys planning to co parent?”

“Thank you! That’s the plan - obviously, I am in here but I think that like most parents in here, we’ll make it work, you know?” 

“Oh my god,” she whispered. She really was speechless. She couldn’t tell if it was a hint of jealous towards LA or maybe she felt bad that this was the way he finally became a dad. Shelley wouldn’t wish the pain of having an unexpected pregnancy with an ex on anyone. “What are you thinking? I mean– feeling? How are you in general?” 

‘That, uh.           Mhm. That does sound like it might be advice worth listening to. Then again, there are worse things that could happen, are there not? A baby is a blessing. Congratulations.’

“I’ll have to remember it for the future because it’s a little too late to listen to it now. There could definitely be worse things and I have faith that everything will end up okay but it still comes as a shock. Thanks.”

‘There ain’t enough liquor in the world that would get me back into bed with my ex-husband.           Oh, shit. It sounds like congratulations are in order.’

‘Apparently you never listened to the importance of safe sex either.’

Did you know that things can happen even with safe sex - which we did practice?

‘I’d argue that’s more common sense than logical advice, but at least you’re getting a kid outta it. Welcome to impending fatherhood.’ 

“Common sense that I was lacking in that particular moment. That is a good point which is why I am pretty excited about it as complicated as it is. Thank you.”