“Look, I’m saying that we’re compatible, you and I are. We are. Just because we see this baby situation from two sides doesn’t mean that …”

“No, but, see, that’s the point for me. Right there. That there aren’t two sides to it.”

“There’re two sides to anything. Come on, don’t tell me that …”

“Uh-uh. I don’t feel that way. Not about this.”

“But …”

“Not about a life, no. A human life.”

“All right, listen, we’re going in circles here, because we’re basically back to the science and religion crap and now we’re just going to get angry.”

“I already am, I mean, kind of.”

“Why? What’d I do, except try to explain that we’re …”

“I just don’t want to discuss this, really. Maybe that’s it.”

“Well, that’s too bad, OK? Too bad for you because we need to. This has got to be looked at, examined, since there are two people involved. And, obviously, two very unique philosophies at play.”

“I’m not one of your college buddies, OK, so you don’t have to impress me with your word choices …”

“What word, where?”

“‘Philosophies’ and all that.”

“That is not a big word.”

“No, I know, but you don’t really have to use it, either. You could just be direct and truthful with me here.”

“I am being truthful. I don’t want this kid, how’s that? Pretty naked statement right there.”

“Fine.”

“‘Fine’ what? Fine, you understand, or fine, you’ll do what I’m asking?”

“I get it. I won’t do that, what you want, but I follow what you’re saying …”