As the week went on, Linnie was starting to become slightly more irritable. He had entered his second month and was really starting to feel the pregnancy symptoms more. He had eaten practically every sweet thing they had in the pantry and his head was constantly killing him, alongside occasional vomiting parties in the bathroom, in which he would be told that "He needed to be quiet".

Yet, there was more than just his pregnancy bothering him. Ever since they're impromptu date at the Pointy Crown, Nora had become somewhat distant and cold towards him, even though he couldn't think of what he did wrong. All he did was go to the bathroom since his pregnancy made Linnie want to pee more often. Was he not allowed to use the bathroom?

Heck, even before then, Linnie felt like he had no support when it came to his pregnancy, now having to get things from the store himself when he should be resting, and cooking and cleaning for Nora as if she were the pregnant one. Linnie had no problem with helping out around the house, but it was starting to get to a point where he was being treated like a servant instead of her boyfriend.

To a small extent, he was upset that Nora was treating him this way, but in the same sense, he wasn't sure if it was permanent of if she was just having a bad week. With Valentine's day just around the corner, Nora was bound to sulk around about her ex-husband (which Linnie thought Nora needed to get over), so maybe that was the reason for her all of the sudden bad mood?

"Linnie? When's dinner gonna be ready? I'm starving.", Nora asked, the warmth and love she had in her voice the previous few days had gone.

"It's ready now. Can you sit at the table instead of the TV this time? I want to talk."

"Why? I don't see you paying the rent and bills."

"It won't be for very long. Just please..I want to ask you something"

"Ugh..fine..but only because there are no sports games on.", Nora groaned as she left their bedroom, sitting down where Linnie had placed a plate of lasagna in front of her, "So what do you want? What's your deal?"

"That's funny..that's actually what I've wanted to ask you. What's YOUR deal?"

"Excuse me? What gives you the right to speak to me like that? After all I've done for you-"

"I just want to know what's wrong. You've been grouchy and sulky after our dinner date, which was your idea keep in mind, and you've been quite icy and cold lately..more than usual. Did..did I do something wrong that night? It's interesting to me because I saw you were off talking to someone at the bar when I came back from the bathroom. I thought you wanted that night to be our night?"

"I-It was..I just got sidetracked. No big deal. I don't know why you're making such a big fuss over nothing."

"Because the way you've been treating me hurts, and I want to know why? Are you still angry about my pregnancy?"

Nora took a long look at Linnie and sighed, focusing her eyes on the lasagna instead of Linnie's hurt expression.

"I've been angry about it, Linnie. I've told you time and time again that I didn't want children yet you disrespect me like this."

"Well...uhm..I'm sorry I've been disrespectful then, but..if you're not happy, why didn't you just tell me? Why do you want to make a relationship work that might not have any potential? Why be with me if you don't love me, because I don't think you've shown me you've loved me very much."

"Linnie listen. I do love you, ok? I'm just shit at giving affection. I'm sorry you misinterpret that as not being in love with you. I've been having problems processing the fact that you're having a baby. You know, that shit's pretty permanent, especially since you refuse to get an abortion."

"Well, if you're not happy with the fact that I'm pregnant, why do you stay with me? Do you stay with me because you love me, or because you don't want to pay child support?", Linnie asked, his face mixed with sadness and a hidden anger, "If you didn't want to care for the child, that's fine. I can't force you to do things you don't want to, but you've made me move in with you ever since I told you. I feel the least you could do is support me."

"And what have I been doing? Putting a roof over your head? Giving you food and water? Allowing you to use my bathroom and bed? Sweetheart, the world doesn't revolve around you just because you have a baby. You still have to get off your lazy ass just like everyone else. What in god's name makes you think you're so damn entitled?"

"I..I didn't say I was special..it's just my pregnancy's been making things difficult for me. You know, there are times where I would vomit or cry in the middle of work, and other times my stomach hurts too much to get out of bed. Nora..I just think if you really loved me like you claimed, you would at least support me through my pregnancy if you wanted nothing to do with the child.", Linnie's voice got quieter all of the sudden, "What was that you said about wanting this relationship to work?"

Nora couldn't believe how ungrateful the man in front of her was being. After giving him the child he wanted, providing for him financially, and allowing him into her home, he still had the nerve to complain. Ugh..if only she hadn't bought that stupid ring. She wasn't sure if she wanted to marry him anymore, especially after the way he's treating her. It was a good thing it was just one child and not twins.

But then again, what would happen if he had gotten pregnant again somehow? They would surely have to get married then, as Linnie would be constantly demanding child support, and shove visitation rights down her throat if he found the money and strength to move out. Despite being so angry that they were stuck with Child #1, she would easily take a whiny boyfriend and child over sitting in her empty, bleak house again, with constant reminders of failed relationships. She wasn't going to pretend to like the child, it was too late for that, but she also didn't want to give Linnie a reason to leave.

"You know what, Linnie? Fine. I guess I can help you out even though you've clearly got two arms and two legs. Here, why don't I dry the dishes while you wash them? That'll be a start I suppose."

"I would appreciate it, and I'm sorry I got so snippy with you. It's just..my hormones are all.."

"Yeah yeah, out of wack. I get it.", Nora said, rolling her eyes before taking a deep breath, trying to re-evaluate her tone, "Well..I guess after if you want..we can go to the store and rent a movie, maybe get some snacks."

"Yeah. I'd like that a lot.", Linnie said, smiling, "Oh, what would I do without you, Nora?"