Leslie wakes up feeling sick and finds out she's pregnant after years of trying unsuccessfully with her husband. But a strange man says he is the baby's father. One day, Leslie wakes up outside in a fancy dress with no memory of it. She was sleepwalking, meaning the man's claims could be true.
Leslie and Tom sat at a cozy table in the corner of an elegant restaurant, celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary. "To us," he raised his glass, "to twenty-three years of laughter, love, and everything in between. Marrying you was the best decision of my life."
Leslie smiled and leaned in for a kiss. "To us," she echoed softly. They shared a quiet moment, reminiscing about their past, laughing over old stories, and enjoying a delicious meal.
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But their mood shifted when Leslie touched upon a delicate subject. "I am the happiest woman with you," she started, "but I regret not having children."
Tom took her hand and reassured her of their fulfilling life together, gently steering the conversation away from the sensitive topic. Their evening took another turn when he mentioned another issue. "Tell me this. Have you been waking up at night? I heard you walking around."
"That can't be. I sleep all night. Maybe you dreamt it," she countered, puzzled. They both shook their heads and continued their evening with much lighter discussions.
But the next morning came with a little surprise. Leslie woke up abruptly, feeling nauseated, and ran into the bathroom to expel the contents of her dinner.
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Tom quickly appeared at the bathroom door. "Are you sure everything is okay?" he asked, concerned.
She smiled weakly at her worried husband. "It's okay. I think it's just food poisoning. I'll see a doctor if I don't improve," she assured him, but Tom was adamant about her health, offering to accompany her.
Leslie insisted he didn't need to miss work for this, so with a kiss on her forehead and a lingering look of worry, Tom left for work. She got ready for a hospital visit, moving slower than usual and feeling awful as she waited for a taxi.
A friendly doctor ushered Leslie into her office, promptly asking about symptoms and her last menstrual period. She mentioned her delay, dismissing it because they had been sure about Tom's infertility for years.
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However, the doctor insisted on tests, considering Leslie's symptoms and delayed period. During the ultrasound, the physician nodded almost immediately. "Just as I suspected. You're pregnant," she announced.
The flickering image on the screen and the doctor's further details had Leslie crying in sheer joy at the future she hadn't imagined in years.
Holding the ultrasound images and the recipe, Leslie felt joyful tears rising to the surface. "I have to tell Tom immediately," she decided, opting to visit his workplace.
Upon arrival, Leslie bypassed the reception with a familiar nod and quickly found herself at Tom's office door, pushing it open to see him engrossed in work. He looked up, surprised. "Leslie, what are you doing here? You should be resting."
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"I feel much better," she said, then hesitated, finding the right words to share her news. "It's not poisoning. I'm pregnant!"
Her husband took a step back and blinked several times before speaking. "What? But how? I thought I couldn't..." His skepticism quickly turned to joy as he rushed to hug his wife. "You're my miracle," he whispered, overwhelmed with happiness.
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Leslie arrived home, thinking about the special dinner she was going to make for Tom but stopped in her tracks after seeing a man sitting on her porch furniture. He stood at her approach and blurted, "We've spent several nights together, and I want a relationship with you."
"Excuse me?" Leslie blubbered. "I don't even know you!"
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"I'm Colin! Of course, you know me!" he insisted and his eyes focused on the ultrasound pictures Leslie was still holding. "You're pregnant? Is it mine?"
"This is the first time I've ever seen you. How could this be your child?" she said and her voice got firmer. "You need to leave!"