12.9.2001
 
"How can I be sure all this is going to last? How do I know that this isn't all some strange little excursion?"

"What do you mean?"

"I just want to know. I want to know how serious things are while they're going in this direction. Reassure me that this isn't some trip into the more 'care-free' side. The one without the whole engagement, marriage, kids, divorce cycle. But the one without promises for longterm relationships. You do want a family of your own, right?"

"Well, yes. But we could always adopt. Or I could get my sister to--"

"You'll never be content. I know you. You want the traditional family in a comfortable setting."

"I--"

"Afterall, what would your colleagues say when you bring your boyfriend to the company family picnics? No, you want the security of a conventional ideal."

"What's wrong with finding comfort in security? What's wrong with getting settled down and having those 2.5 kids everyone else is having?"

"Because those plans could never include me! You want sons and daughters that you can raise from the very beginning. I really don't want kids, and I sure as hell can't give you any!"

"I don't need children to make me happy!"

"Of course you do! Why else would you want to get married?!"

"You dummy..."

"Dummy?!"

"Yes, dummy! If I needed children why did I stay with you for so long?!"

"...."

"You see... I need you. I want you. I don't need anything else."

"Good... because I can't completely believe that."

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