diamonds and pearls

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F2F→ Minks & Chris

Chris: "Look at me," he told her, hands coming up to the side of her face, so she was doing just that. "I'm not gonna let anything happen to either of you, but the longer we go on, the longer we're here and not at the hospital for you to get looked over. I know you're tired and worried, but I know you. You're strong, and you're not going to let anything happen, either. Just like I know you know putting extra stress on yourself isn't good. You got this." he told her. The pep talk seemed to come naturally. There wasn't a trace of a lie in what he said, and honestly, he hadn't even given his words a second thought. They'd just come instinctively. Bringing his hand to her lower back, the man helped to steady her, pausing for her to take a few more breaths. Slow and steadily, Chris lead her out of the house and into her car. Once she was inside, he jogged over to the drivers side and made his way to the hospital. "We'll be there in ten minutes. Do you need me to call anyone or do anything when we get there?"

Minka: Chris was always so good under high pressure situations, at least, in front of her he was. She wasn't sure if it was the need to prove himself or just how he was now. Either way she trusted him. No matter how much she had gotten her heartbroken, she trusted him. It took a little while before they got out to his car and he got her inside. Taking a few steadying breaths she shook her head. "No, wait .. should probably call Justin." Though really she didn't want to worry him if it was nothing since she was sure she had fucked up his life enough. "No. um. we can just wait. If it's serious then call." she said giving a short nod as she closed her eyes. "Just uh.. talk to me about something, anything." she asked, wanting to be distracted.

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F2F→ Minks & Chris

Chris: Concern washed over the man's face when the woman said the pain was getting worse. He hated to see her in pain, even if it was slightly throwing him off seeing her like this. But even so, she was still one of the most beautiful people he'd ever seen. He wasn't lying when he said he never stopped caring. When you break up with someone, that doesn't mean you fall out of love with someone. He couldn't help the shocking jut his eyebrows did to the top of his head when she'd said she might be in labor. But Chris was good under the pressure. "Alright, well getting worried and worked up can't be good. So just take a few deep breaths, in and out, then we'll get you up and into the car and to the hospital. On three, ready?"

Minka: "I know, I know. I just... nothing can happen to this baby." she said, "This may ... this is the only chance I'm going to get and I can't lose that." It was probably harsh sounding but it was true, she had come to that realization months ago. It was why she was so cautious with this pregnancy, not mentioning it till over half way along. Taking a few breaths she tried to calm herself, hands shaking as she grasped onto Chris's arm and on the count of three she pulled herself up, wobbling some as she sucked in a breath. Closing her eyes she took another few breaths in and out to steady herself before taking a few steps forward.

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( Leight ): I completely get that. ( txt ): Well like I said, please keep me posted! I'm sure it's nerves or something! Trust me, when the hormones are raging, you want familiar and comforting. It makes sense. I've heard that before, but I won't pry! ( txt ): You sound like Ben 😂

( Minka ): I most definitely will. If not I’ll be sure to have Chris shoot you a message if I can’t. Kind of just preparing myself for the worst, then you know, if it’s better news, great. 

( Minka ): Do you know I fall under “geriatric” pregnancy. As if I didn’t feel fucking old already. 

( Minka ): Trust me, he doesn’t want the marriage, babies, it’s why I waited so long. I’m just now having my first kid and I always hoped I’d have a huge tribe of little ones running around. 

( Minka ): I’ll take it. Could sound like worse people. 

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( Leight ): With the way things have gone in my life, I'm a firm believer in everything happening for a reason. So even though things don't always work out the way you thought, I think they will in the end, just..differently. ( txt ): Well you're in the right spot, then. That was probably smart. Plus, with first time pregnancies, you sometimes never know, so no blame. Are you guys back together? ( txt): I've got not complaints, other then my son playing soccer with my bladder everyday.

( Minka ): I’ve always believed that, I think there was just a lot of emotions that came with finding out I was pregnant, you know? 

( Minka ): Yeah I am going to text Justin, that’s the baby’s father. I feel bad but Chris was just the first person I thought of. He’s always just been... safe? You know? Ha. No. That ship long since sailed. 

( Minka ): Rough. But hey, nothing wrong with a little soccer player, or maybe it’s a little ninja on the way. 

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( Leighton ): I can't believe we're both pregnant at the same time! We can go to the same mommy and me classes! How've you been holding up?

( Minka ): Neither can I. Wasn’t exactly the way I was hoping I’d be pregnant but I’m just happy I was able to get pregnant. 

( Minka ): Truth? I had to have Chris take me to the hospital. I’ve been having horrible back pain that just doesn’t feel right. 

( Minka ): How’re you beautiful? Stunning as always, I’m sure. 

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F2F→ Minks & Chris

Chris: This whole scene was sort of surreal. Minka and Chris had been off and on for...well...years. From the moment they'd met, he knew there was just something about her, something he couldn't quite seem to shake. Sure they'd had their break-ups, but most of it was due to disagreeing when the right time would be to have a family. He knew she always wanted kids, and he could never seem to make that commitment, usually using his career and they're busy schedules as his reasoning. He hated seeing her like this, in pain. He was at her side in one long stride, bending down to be at eye-level. "I know," he told her, a hand coming to rest on her shoulder. "But you should probably get to the doctor to get checked out. Can you walk?"

Minka: There was a part of her that knew if she thought too much on it, she'd become a pool of emotions. Multiple times it had hit her that this should have been Chris's child she was carrying. Not that Justin wasn't a good guy, but he wasn't the person she had fallen in love with all those years ago. Then to find out she was pregnant? It had been more of a shock. Yet here she was leaning on Chris in all of this. His hand rested against her shoulder and she flinched at first, not because she didn't want to be touched but because everything felt so different now. "No, I really need to get checked. The pain is getting worse." she hissed, her hand moving quickly to her back to press at a spot. "I think I might be in labor." Which was enough of a panic given she was only seven months along and that would be dangerous to go into labor this early. "I'm not sure it just doesn't feel right." she said glancing up as her breathing quickened obvious that she was getting worked up. "I..I think so?"

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F2F→ Minks & Chris

Chris: Stepping out of his car, the man made his way up the walk to her front door. Before even trying to open it, he took a deep breath. It'd been a while since he had crossed this threshold. And things had been vastly different the last time he had. He knew the woman behind this door was going to look very different then the one he was used to, and he just needed to mentally prepare for it. So much had changed in the last few days, but now wasnt the time to dwell. He had to push it aside, she needed his help, and that was all that mattered in the moment. Opening the door without another thought, the actor made his way, the familiarity of the house coming back to him. Finding her upstairs, a warm smile crossed his face at the sight of her. "What can I do?"

Minka: While Chris probably shouldn't have been the choice of person to ask, in a slight panic he had been the first one she could think of. Despite their back and forth there was always something that pulled her to him. Sitting on the edge of her back she pressed down into a spot on her lower back, a sharp pain shooting down her back. For some reason it was only intensifying and she could even feel some pain in her pelvis. Only this wasn't what she thought was labor, that had to be different then this. Hearing his voice she gaze up, eyes filled with an obvious pain and exhaustion. Sleep hadn't been had in more then 24 hours which meant her emotions felt like they were going to explode out of her, and all she wanted to do was sleep. Her other hand immediately went to rest on the bump covered by the black tank top. "I just want to sleep." she admitted before taking a breath as another sharp pain radiated in her back.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Alright. Coming in now.

Minka: I'm upstairs.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Alright, heading in. Is the door open? I got you, don't worry.

Minka: Should be, if not you know where the spare is hidden. thanks.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Do you need help, do you want me to come in?

Chris: Again, fair, unfair? It's fine. I've probably been called worse. That's what I hear, it's normal. Maybe...

Minka: Yes.. please.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Pulling up now.

Chris: Life's not fair, I think we both know that, so fair or not. You need a punching bag? I'm available. I know. And I wasn't ready...or too stupid to think I wasn't is more accurate.

Minka: Give me a few it may take me a second to get out to the car.

Minka: I don't think it's fair to use you as a punching bag but at sometimes I don't know how to not. Emotions just... take over sometimes. Maybe you just think that...

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Understandable. You won't. You can't think like that, the stress can't be good.

Chris: I'm not hurt. Feel free to take out your hormonal moods on me anytime. I can take it.

Minka: Just.. get here fast..

Minka: It's not fair to take it out on you. It just... hurts to know I always thought this baby was gonna be yours. Justin's a sweet guy don't get me wrong but I just thought it was gonna be you.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: You're right, there could be something wrong. It's why we're going to take you to get it checked out. But it could also just be normal, and since you've never done this before, it's just new. Better to get it checked out then not.

Chris: Minks...

Chris: Don't apologize. You don't owe me an apology for anything. If anyone should be apologizing it's me.

Minka: I know I'm just... scared. What if this is the only chance at being a mom I get? I can't...lose that.

Minka: You don't owe me anything Chris. You feel how you feel and I feel how I feel. I don't get to be angry because you weren't ready for the things I was. That happens and I was upset and then hormonal.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Good.

Chris: Minks, it's fine. I'm a big boy. I can put my shit to the side when something is this important. Besides, it's like I told you. It's not like I'm ever going to stop caring, no matter what happens or how much we fight.

Minka: I'm scared. What if something's wrong. It's been two days of this pain. What if I did something wrong?

Minka: Deep down we both know.. this should have been your baby and I think that's why I got so angry. I'm sorry.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Anytime.

Chris: I know. Just like I did when I said I'd be there if you needed anything.

Minka: I know. I do know that.

Minka: And I would have tried to get ahold of someone else but you're really the only one I trust in case something goes wrong.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: I'm in the car now.

Minka: Thanks..

Minka: I mean it.

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Txt → Minks

Chris: Have you talked to a doctor about it?

Chris: I hope he makes the right decision. For both your sakes. But I've no doubt you're gonna be a great mom, either way.

[ next day ]

Minka: I hate to ask but could you pick me up to take me to the doctor? I don't feel comfortable enough to drive myself.

Minka: I just wanna make sure everything is okay as far as this pain.