[He says nothing at first, just looking down at her hand and finding the movement peculiarly soothing. Of course, it's meant to be, but it's not something he's experienced much of in his life - his mother was never particularly physically affectionate, and he seldom shows weakness in front of lovers.]

I discovered, shortly before the holidays, that I have a son. [He doesn't have to say who it is, does he? That might make it easier.] His mother never told me she was pregnant when we were together, and we went our separate ways before it became obvious.