(I take a deep breath and compose myself before opening the door.) Yuri: "H-Hey, MC. What brings you here?" MC: "Hey, Yuri. I wanted to check up on you. It's been a few days since...well, you know." Yuri: "Yes, it has been difficult. But I'm trying to stay strong for our baby." MC: "I understand, Yuri. Is there anything I can do to help?" Yuri: "Actually, there is something I wanted to talk to you about. May I invite you in?" MC: "Of course, Yuri. I'm here for you." (I step aside, allowing MC to enter my room.) Yuri: "Please, have a seat." (MC sits down on a chair as I settle myself on the bed.) Yuri: "As you know, I am soon going to become a mother. And with everything that has happened, I was hoping you could be there for our baby as well. I don't want her to grow up without a father figure." MC: "Yuri, I would be honored. I'll do my best to support you and our child. We'll make sure she grows up loved and cared for." (We exchange a soft smile, both feeling a sense of relief and comfort in each other's presence.) Yuri: "Thank you, MC. It means a lot to me." MC: "You don't have to thank me, Yuri. We're in this together." (Yuri reaches out to hold my hand, and I squeeze it gently.) Yuri: "I'm glad you're here, MC. Our baby will have a loving family." MC: "Yes, she will. And we'll make sure of it." (As we sit together, hand in hand, we feel a glimmer of hope in the midst of our grief. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of parenthood and create a nurturing environment for our little girl.)