Will: Are you feeling alright, Effie?
Effie: Yes of course – why?
Will: You seem really out of sorts. I know there’s something wrong.
Effie: Oh – there isn’t really…
Will: Come on – tell me what’s up.
Effie: It’s all just stupid stuff…
Will: It’s not stupid if it’s making you unhappy.
Effie: Well – I’m not unhappy…
Effie: I just feel – oh – overwhelmed, I suppose, sometimes. Things are happening so fast. I feel like I need time to catch my breath.
Will: Oh sweetheart!
Effie: It just seems big and scary – we’ll be parents in a few months, and two babies at once – and I really am happy, Will, but sometimes I feel frightened!
Will: I know, it feels scary to me, too – and I have the easy part of it all! But we’ll be okay, Effie – I know we will. I’m glad you told me how you feel, though. I don’t want you to keep your worries to yourself.
Effie: Oh Will – what if I’m not a good mum? It’s not like my mum is a great role model…
Will: But you’re nothing like her – you’ll be like MY mum, you’ll be fantastic! And we’ll have our family and friends around to help, they all want to be involved.
Effie: They are being so kind already…
Effie: Oh Will – I’m sorry, I’m being silly – please just give me a great big hug and I’ll feel better!
Will: You’re not being silly, sweetheart. Just be sure you tell me if you feel upset or worried or anything. I know there’s not always a lot I can do to help, but still –
Effie: Oh but you do help, Will! Just by being you. Oh I love you so much!
Will: And I love you too, Effie. I’m so proud of you. Now come on – lie down and have rest for a bit. I’ll make you a nice cup of tea.
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