Oasis: But jumping on the bed is fun! Aunty Nidra said we could
Annie: She did? I’m going to have to have a word with her. Either way, you two need to settle down okay? Daddy’s sleeping in the other room and I don’t want you to wake him up.
Oasis: pouts Okaaaay
knock on the door
Annie: Who is it?
Amber: It’s me
Annie: Amber? runs to door and opens it
Amber: Hey
Annie: Amber! hugs Amber It’s been so long! Come in!
Amber: Thanks
Annie: How’d you know I was in Canterlot?
Amber: Nidra told me you were coming
Annie: You two hang out?
Amber: Yeah. We’ve been hanging out for years
Annie: Well thanks for telling me
Amber: chuckles You’re welcome
Annie: rolls eyes So what brings you here?
Amber: Just wanted to visit my favorite little sister and her adorable little babies. Where are they?
Annie: In the other room. Oasis! Apollo! Come say hi to Auntie Amber
Apollo and Oasis: trot in Hi auntie
Amber: Hey kids! Lookit you! You’re both so big! I feel like I’ve seen you since you came out of your mom’s
Annie: Amber!
Amber: Tummy. I was going to say tummy. But seriously though, I feel like I haven’t seen you guys since I delivered this little guy brushes Apollo’s hair
Annie: Yeah, what’s up with that? It’s like you disappeared
Amber: Just busy. Y’know, life stuff.
Annie: I understand. So how are things?
Amber: Alright
Annie: …………….That’s it? Just “alright”
Amber: sighs Yeah
Annie: A-are you okay. Lil’?
Amber: Hm? Yeah, I’m fine
Annie: ………….. Apollo. Oasis. Why don’t you go play with daddy for a little bit?
Apollo: But mommy, you said not to bother daddy
Annie: Oh right. Then um… can you play in the other room for a little bit? Please?
Apollo and Oasis: Okay mommy! run off again
Amber: Heh, you’re a good mom
Annie: Thanks. I’m trying my best. Parenting is definitely harder than it looks
Amber: Sure is
Annie: You did a good job though! Raising us orphans and all. Come to think of it, why don’t you have kids yet? Too busy still?
Amber: I…… sure…..yeah. Busy.
Annie: Amber, what’s wrong? Something’s obviously not alright
Amber: ……………………………………. I can’t
Annie: Can’t what?
Amber: Have kids
Annie: Sure you could! You’re married. You just gotta time it right and
Amber: No, I mean……. I really can’t. I’m……. broken
Annie: Hm?
Amber: sighs ….I’m infertile, Annie.
Annie: A-Amber, I’m so sorry… I didn’t know
Amber: It’s fine. Really sniffles I-I should go. I just wanted to say hi. I thought I was ready to come out but I guess not chuckles
Annie: Amber, wait. Stay here. Talk to me.
Amber: What’s there to talk about? I’ve tried everything. I can’t have kids. That’s it
Annie: ………………And you’re okay with that?
Amber: N-no… I want to be a mom more than anything but……….. I can’t starts crying
Annie: pulls Amber into a hug Oh, Lil’…
Amber: What do I do, Annie? Ever since I found out I haven’t been able to focus, I haven’t gone to work in forever and…… I’m just a mess
Annie: …………… Y-you could adopt maybe
Amber: I thought about it but it’s not the same as having your own baby. And I’m not going to adopt if my whole hearts not into it. That’s not fair to the child
Annie: ……………………….
Amber: Is there anything you could do or think I could do? I’m so desperate
Annie: I……. I don’t know. I’m sorry Amber. Really I am
Amber: chuckles and rubs eyes It’s alright Annie, you don’t have to be sorry for anything
Annie: N-no I want to be able to help. I-I can’t just leave you like this
Amber: Annie, you can’t fix everything. And that’s fine. I shouldn’t have put this burden on you
Annie: But……… nngh
Amber: ………You might not be able to fix this but I could really use another hug
Annie: hugs Amber I’ll give you as many hugs as you need