An apartment full of life

TWO WEEKS LATER --

The gang was all at the apartment, including, surprisingly Joan. David was cooking some steak and the rest of you were watching trash reality TV in the living room.

Carli reached for the remote and muted the television. She grasped Ken's hand.

"We've got an announcement to make," Carli held up her hand to reveal a gold band with a diamond ring, "We're engaged!"

Your seed must have taken.

"Oh wow!" You feigned surprised, "Congratulations!" The girls went around hugging Carli as she started to cry. Those raging pregnant hormones start fast. Ken's mouth was pursed in a **** smile -- you could tell he was **** into this by her being pregnant. A part of you did feel bad, but the idea that all of this was happening because your seed took in Carli's womb was too hot for you to feel grief or regret.

"I'm sorry," Carli dabbed at her wet eyes, "I've just been wanting this for so long and now it's finally happening. I'm marrying my sweet Ken."

"Yeah, it's gonna be great, babe." Ken nodded and drank from his beer.

"Do you have a date set?" Joan asked.

"Uhhh --" Carli scratched the back of her neck, "Well uhm -- it's July 12th."

David walked over with his plate of steak, "Wait -- this year?"

You could tell Ken was dying inside. He put on a poker face with glazed eyes, devoid of reaction or life. "Yup." He said plainly.

"But that's in less than three months."

"We're just so excited," Carli tried to cover it up.

A dry laughter escaped Joan, rising out of her in a slow build. "You're fucking pregnant."

The room went silent aside from the cow-chewing of David. "That makes much more sense." He cawed with a half-filled mouth.

"Ok, yes! Yes, I am pregnant. And although it's not what either of us planned," you laughed in your mind at this, "We are still excited and ready to start this new chapter in our lives and to start our family together. Aren't we, babe?"

David resigned himself and **** a somewhat convincing smile, "Of course." They kissed each other tenderly.

Jesse made eyes at you and placed your hand on her stomach, "Should we make our announcement now too?" She whispered.