Page 27 of The Baby Bargain
No. But why does he need every part of my motivation?
A sperm donor is too impersonal. I need someone I know. I need a night of—
Not love. But something equally beautiful.
Something other than a cup of semen and a turkey baster. Not that professionals use actual turkey basters. Or that I'd attempt such a method. Just, um…
Ariel: I want to do this now.
Chase: You'll need to have unprotected sex.
Ariel: You think?
Chase: I'm just saying.
Ariel: I'm not eight. I know how pregnancy works.
Chase: Unprotected sex leaves you at risk.
Ariel: I'm aware.
Chase: A sperm bank tests all its material. You can't trust a guy's results.
Ariel: He can get a test.
Chase: He could still have an STI. Some take months to show up.
Ariel: I know.
It's sweet he's worried, but I'm not going to take his condescending attitude.
I double majored in math and statistics.
Phil and I watched science documentaries every weekend forever.
I have the actual baby-hosting equipment.
I know how this works.
Ariel: I'm aware of the risks.
Chase: I'm not helping you contract a disease.
Ariel: I'll find someone who's been abstinent for six months.
Chase: Who's willing to get you pregnant the old-fashioned way?
Ariel: Yes.
Chase: You really think that's happening?
Ariel: A guy who hasn't had any in a while will probably be more eager.
Chase: Or he has his reasons.
Ariel: You haven't been with anyone.
Chase: And?
