SYRRAH:

… Studying again, husband?

VANNI:

Always, but I’m happy to take a break.

What are you smiling about?

SYRRAH:

I had such a lovely afternoon. Would you like to hear about it?

VANNI:

Absolutely, come over here. I've missed you, wife.

SYRRAH:

I accompanied Cammeo to her music lesson. While she taught, 

I looked after Lithium. He is such a good baby. All the while, I

could think of nothing but what a wonderful father you will be.

VANNI:

I only hope that turns out to be true.

SYRRAH:

It will be. I have seen you with Noli and I know it to be true. 

Do you not long for the day when we will have a child of our own?

VANNI:

I do, and when the time is right, we’ll make plans.

SYRRAH:

Now is not the right time?

VANNI:

No, we can’t afford a baby right now.

SYRRAH:

Oh husband, I hate to contradict you but one does 

not purchase a baby – they are free.

VANNI:

They may start out free but after they arrive

they need a lot of things, which cost money.

SYRRAH:

GioVanni - you love children.

SYRRAH:

You have a job.

VANNI:

I don’t want to work in the book store forever.

SYRRAH:

I see. So tell me, when will you be ready?

VANNI:

I don't know. Once I graduate and find a teaching position. 

Then I'll want to establish myself as an artist and 

support us with my work. I guess it’ll be a few years.

SYRRAH:

Husband you will need to work much faster than that.

SYRRAH:

... I love you - but there is no way I wish to carry our child all that time.

No, she will be here by summer. You will need to alter your schedule.

VANNI:

What?

SYRRAH:

We have created life.

VANNI:

We? What? You mean you’re … but how?

SYRRAH:

You do not know how babies are made?

VANNI:

That’s not what I meant. I’m well aware how babies are made.

SYRRAH:

I am relieved to hear that.

VANNI:

I mean - how did this happen? We’re always so careful. I’m always careful.

SYRRAH:

Apparently not.

SYRRAH:

… Do you remember when we journeyed to my realm? 

Zyfan went ahead to scout the terrain, leaving us alone with 

nothing to do, but wait for his return. We found something to do.

VANNI:

That was only one time.

SYRRAH:

That is all it takes beloved. You are ... unhappy?

VANNI:

No, I’m just … surprised.

SYRRAH:

Well you do have some time to adjust.

It is not as if she will be here tomorrow.

VANNI:
She?

SYRRAH:

Yes. I have seen her face, many times when I look into 

your eyes. Are you alright? Perhaps you had better lie 

down? Rest here and I shall tell you all about her.

VANNI:

I'm going to have a daughter ...

SYRRAH:

Yes, is it not wonderful.