Sharon calls Rob to inform him that she is pregnant following their brief, intense fling. The two characters grapple with the shock of the news while navigating their mutual responsibility and the reality of being relative strangers.
ROB: Hey, it’s so good to hear from you! Sorry I haven’t kept in better touch, but I have good news, I mean I hope it’s good news- I’m back in London in April.
SHARON: Okay.
ROB: Yeah. For a few days. I mean we don’t have to meet up if you -
SHARON: I’m pregnant.
ROB: Did you just say pregnant?
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