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I read on a forum that this position encourages pregnancy.

And how long do you have to stay like that?

Uh, I don't know.

You're not going to be stuck like that all day, are you?

I'm going to try to hold it as long as possible.

I'm glad I started yoga.

Hey, can you make me some tea?

It's okay.

I have a really good feeling this time.

Me too, babe.

Just think, in a few moments, we could be future parents.

I hope so.

What is it?

I'm so sorry, Alice.

I really thought this was going to be the time.

Well, it could be a false negative. That happens.

Maybe.

Look, we can always try again.

I had a really good feeling this time. We did everything right.

Maybe it's just not meant to be.

Tell me the truth, Mike.

Are you happy?

What would even make you say that?

I don't know. I just get the feeling you're tired or you don't care.

Look, it just really hurts me to see you suffering.

But you're also right. I have been a little numb, and I'm sorry.

Well, you still love me, right, Mike?

Of course I love you. I'll always love you.

Okay.

I gotta get going, okay? I'm gonna be late.

Okay. Yeah.

Okay, I'll see you later.

Yeah, um, I've got a meeting, but I'll do my best to be home by dinner, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Bye.

What's wrong?

Have you been there all day?

Maybe.

Look.

We can't keep going through this, Alice.

Don't you want a baby?

You know I do, but... I see how much this is hurting you, and...

We're going to have to try out some other options soon.

Maybe adoption?

Well, maybe we're not doing it right. Maybe we should see a specialist.

Okay, I mean, we can speak to someone in the medical field.

It's just, I feel like a failure. I feel like I'm broken.

You can't think that way.

I just, I feel like a...

I know we can adopt, but I just, I really want a child that looks like you.

And I just want you to be happy.

You're going to be a wonderful mother no matter what.

You really think so?

I know so.

I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it.

I guess I'm scared that, what if motherhood ruins what we

have?

It won't.

What if I change?

Are you worried about your body changing?

Or just about not having a baby?

You're right. I'm worrying too much.

It's okay.

I know how bad you've wanted this.

What would I ever do without you?

Well, I would be running alone through the woods naked.

But, uh, I think you'd be totally fine.

You're teasing me.

You're my rock. You're my everything.

I love when you just hold me.

Me too, me too.

I love you, Mike.

I love you too, Alice.

Very good.

You think? I wasn't sure I fully grasped the concept of neoteny. Oh, you grasped

it just fine.

In fact, I'm sure all you had to do was look in the mirror.

You think so?

Yes.

You are the image of youth infertility.

I had a question, Professor.

Please, call me Mike.

Okay. Mike, I understand mate selection among humans, that men and women have

different qualities that they search for in a perfect mate, but I just don't

understand how or why somebody would sleep with a total stranger.

Well, two people aren't exactly strangers once they've had sex, now are

they?

Well, you know what I mean.

women look for certain things in men like dependability, strength, and

maturity, then how would she find that in a total stranger?

Well, please don't consider me a chauvinist for sharing this perspective.

But this is precisely why men are more likely to have sex with a total stranger

than women are.

But women still do it, right?

Listen, this isn't one of those questions you're asking on behalf of a

friend when that friend is actually you, is it?

Maybe.

I thought we were friends.

We're not strangers.

You really consider us friends?

Okay, well, maybe not friends yet, but we're definitely equals.

I really enjoy having you in my classes. You know, you engage.

On a level that very, very few students do.

I'm not overstepping or anything, am I?

Of course not.

You know, I wasn't asking about you either.

I didn't think you were.

It's just that ever since I started your class, I've been thinking about the

biology of young women.

How someone my age could go to a club and pick up a total stranger.

Well, there are a lot of factors at play.

Size, tone of voice, which could indicate that a

woman's looking for something specific in a partner.

I suppose that's why women are so often disappointed by the men in their lives.

What do you mean?

Well, you look at me, and I have the markers of youthfulness and

attractiveness. You know, big eyes, small waist, clear skin.

But... Those markers fade over time.

And as for women, we look for a low voice, which doesn't necessarily

mean that they're dependable, or big arms, but that doesn't necessarily mean

that they're strong.

It's like a false promise.

Holly, that's a very intelligent observation.

I'm just thinking out loud.

There was...

Something else I wanted to ask you about.

I'm listening.

It's about chastity.

Chastity? Well, one of the traits that men look for in women is chastity. But,

I mean, what if the woman wants to sleep with other people?

You know, try different things.

Well, men do tend to categorize women in two different ways.

one of those is women who are ideal for long-term coupling and the other is

women who are ideal for a quick fuck Isn't it

kind of shameful to be a quick fuck Well,

I Mean we can't we can't all be a slave to our biological impulses, you

know

If we were, we wouldn't be here in this office as we are right now.

We'd be out there in the bushes, covered in mud, fucking each other's brains out.

So you don't think it's a bad thing for women to watch sex?

Not at all.

In fact, I think it's hot.

Good to know.

So I've got a little question for you, Holly.

How would you measure a man like me in regards to biological desirability?

You or someone like you?

Whichever you prefer.

Well, I'll have to get a closer look.

You're attractive, obviously.

Big hands, deep voice, you're tall.

You have good teeth, too.

And you have a good job paying well.

You're responsible.

How would you know that?

Guys my age can't really hold a job.

Okay, fair enough.

Do you want me to keep going?

I think you pretty much got it covered.

So tell me, do you still think of me as a stranger?

I wasn't talking about me.

I was talking about my friend.

Oh.

Well, what does your friend think of me?

She thinks you're pretty cute.

Well, you should, uh, let your friend know that she's pretty cute, too.

Well, you know, now that we're on a first-name basis and a bit

more...

Intimate.

I should probably go.

No.

Please stay.

This was my mistake.

I don't want you to think you did anything wrong, so please.

You're married, Mike.

It's true.

But, honestly, we haven't been on good terms lately.

Maybe that's because you won't answer the phone.

We're trying to have a baby.

Oh.

And it's not going well.

Go.

Please, I'm asking you to stay.

I don't want this to end on a bad note.

Well, do you love her?

Yes, with all my heart.

Then why risk it?

I don't know.

To punish myself, maybe?

For not giving her what she wants?

Well, you're young still. You don't understand.

I understand that you have a wife and you shouldn't be doing this.

Look, this isn't just about sex to me, okay?

I really like you.

You really love your wife.

Both things can be true.

Doesn't mean we should act on it, though.

No one's going to know.

But I'll know.

And I know this is nothing but a distraction.

No. Really.

You're a bright, beautiful, young woman.

With all the markers of biological attractiveness from your words.

It's a happy coincidence.

You're not mad, are you?

No.

Unfortunately, I find you very attractive.

Not again.

Go on. Answer it.

Okay.

Hey, babe.

Yeah. Oh, sorry. I was just with a student, of course.

Yeah, I had fun earlier, too.

Well, you know, it's midterms, and kids these days aren't quite how we used to

be, you know?

Oh, no, sorry, it's just my bad knee is acting up again.

Yeah, we're getting old.

Yeah, it's important to keep talking about these things. I agree.

Let's just, uh... make sure we keep talking about the type of things we used

to, too, okay?

No, Alice, please.

No, no, no, no, no. Just don't... don't show...

Like, I'm gonna be here late tonight.

Okay?

Please, I'll just take a taxi.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Um... Okay, don't worry about it. I'll... Please, like, if you're here, if

you're waiting outside, like, it's gonna stress me out.

Alice?

Alice?

Oh, fuck.

God damn it.

She sounded upset.

Well, it's nothing. Just don't worry about it, okay?

Well, do you want me to stop?

No, no. She's not going to come.

Are you sure?

I mean, I can stop.

No, no, no. It's just all the more reason for us to hurry.

You were awfully good at that, Emily.

I didn't expect you to be so well endowed, Professor.

Thank you.

It's good.

That's it.

student exams.

I heard some weird noises.

Oh yeah, one of the students used a reference video, so I was checking that

out.

Uh oh.

Do you want to hear the news?

Uh, sure.

Yeah, what news?

It's happened.

What's happened?

We're pregnant.

Oh, great.

Isn't it? Great.

Yeah, it is.