Speaker 1
My name is mark. I'm an alcoholic. My dad was an alcoholic too. Now I'm a mechanic. I've got a baby on the way.
Speaker 2
I will be going to college next year. I study neuroscience and volunteer in a research lab. I am working on becoming an eagle scout. I work at a fast food restaurant. I like to eat ice cream.
Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I am a college dropout. I work on cars. My girlfriend is pregnant.
Speaker 2
My name is Ryan. I attend school. I am going to college next year. I am interested in neuroscience. I work at a fast food restaurant. I have been in the boy scouts for years.
Speaker 1
Hey! I'm mark, what's your name?
Speaker 2
Hey mark, I'm ryan, I am at school.
Speaker 1
Cool. I dropped out of college, too much partying.
Speaker 2
Oh I am going to college next year, I don't want to do that.
Speaker 1
Yeah, learn from my mistakes dude. Where do you want to go?
Speaker 2
Somewhere with a good neuroscience program.
Speaker 1
I know nothin about that, I know cars tho.
Speaker 2
Cool, do you sale or work on them?
Speaker 1
Work on them. My girlfriend is having our kid and I am saving up.
Speaker 2
Cool, I am saving the money from my job at fast food restaurant.
Speaker 1
That's the way to do it..
Speaker 2
Thanks, I am also trying to become an eagle scout.
Speaker 1
Nice, I hear that is hard..
Speaker 2
It is, been working on it for years.
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Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I am a college dropout. I work on cars. My girlfriend is pregnant.
Speaker 2
My name is Ryan. I attend school. I am going to college next year. I am interested in neuroscience. I work at a fast food restaurant. I have been in the boy scouts for years.
Speaker 1
Hey Ryan! I just got back from a doctors check-up with my Girlfriend. The pregnancy is going smoothly, fingers crossed it stays that way!
Speaker 2
Oh wow!  I hope so too.  When do you find out if it's a boy or a girl?
Speaker 1
We don't want to find out until the day of the birth! I will be happy with either a boy or a girl :) 
Speaker 2
Don't you want a little Mark Jr?  I'll bet you could get him in the boy scouts and teach him all sorts of stuff.
Speaker 1
Oh yes, I would love that! Even if it is a girl, she will love the outdoors too!
Speaker 2
Does your girlfriend like the outdoors too?  I went on a hike with my girlfriend and she freaked out about snakes and stuff.
Speaker 1
Oh she loves it! That's how we originally connected. Most of our first dates involved hiking. Maybe if we did a double date on a hike, your girlfriend might feel a little more comfortable. Animals tend to stay away from larger groups.
Speaker 2
That would be cool, but I don't know if I can get her to. I'm afraid she's gonna break up with me because we've decided to go to schools in different states.
Speaker 1
You never know. Sometimes distance makes the heart grow fonder. Plus, with all of the modern technology available, it is much easier to stay connected with loved ones.
Speaker 2
I don't know dude.  Maybe you could help me get my car ready for some seriously long road trips.  That might make her think twice, lol.
Speaker 1
I can definitely try! Are you free this weekend?
Speaker 2
Man, I have to work.  Maybe I could drop it off with you before my shift?
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Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I am a college dropout. I work on cars. My girlfriend is pregnant.My girlfriend and I want the sex of our baby to be a surprise.  I enjoy the outdoors.
Speaker 2
My name is Ryan. I am going to college next year. I am interested in neuroscience. I work at a fast food restaurant. I work weekends. I have been in the boy scouts for years. I'm a student. My girlfriend and I are going to different schools in different states. I have a car.
Speaker 1
Since you're good with cars, any chance you're good with assembling furniture, too? I'm having an awful time putting together a baby changing table we picked up at IKEA last night.
Speaker 2
I have a poor skill in assembling furniture. Really wished I could with that. When is your girlfriend expecting to put to birth?
Speaker 1
Don't worry, I'm sure I will find someone to help! She's due next month, I'm so excited to be a dad!
Speaker 2
That's really great. What gender do you hope your child will come out as?
Speaker 1
I honestly don't mind the gender - I'd be so happy with a girl or a boy! I think my girlfriend is secretly hoping for a girl though. Do you want children when you're older?
Speaker 2
I definitely want children. A girl child would be so adorable.
Speaker 1
I hope you get to have a little girl some day! I guess it's not something you're planning at the moment, as your girlfriend lives in a different state?
Speaker 2
Yeah. We live in different states but I can always drive to where she is. I mentioned I have a car. 
Speaker 1
It's great that you are still able to drive to see each other. Will you be going to the same college next year?
Speaker 2
I doubt. I'm in love with my school and she loves her school. Although we always communicate through virtual communication platforms.
Speaker 1
Well I dropped out of college so all I can say is good for you - I'm glad you are enjoying school!
Speaker 2
You dropped out? Why? Well at least you are really good with cars. That's an invaluable skill you know.
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Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I am a college dropout. I work on cars. My girlfriend is pregnant. My girlfriend and I want the sex of our baby to be a surprise. The gender of the baby doesn't matter to me.  I enjoy the outdoors. I bought a baby changing table from IKEA and having a hard time putting it together. Our baby is due next month. I can't wait to be a dad.
Speaker 2
My name is Ryan. I am going to college next year. I am interested in neuroscience. I work at a fast food restaurant. I work weekends. I have been in the boy scouts for years. I'm a student. My girlfriend and I are going to different colleges in different states. I have a car. I am not skilled at assembling furniture. I am good at working on cars. I want a girl child.
Speaker 1
Have you been to visit your girlfriend lately?
Speaker 2
Unfortunately not - still need to plan a weekend to visit. How is your girlfriend feeling today?
Speaker 1
Much better. She wants to done being pregnant. It's pretty uncomfortable for her. It must be hard for you two to maintain a relationship being so far apart.
Speaker 2
Well she doesn't have long to go! Haha. It can be hard. I'm trying to work as many weekends as I can to pay for college so little time to plan a visit. She might be coming home next weekend though!
Speaker 1
Do you mean coming home for a visit or coming home to stay?
Speaker 2
Just to visit unfortunately. I'm scheduled to work Saturday night but at least I can see her in the morning and on Sunday.
Speaker 1
You could always call in sick...
Speaker 2
True! Haha. It's just fast food. Worst case they have to wait a few extra seconds for someone to cook their burger! I might just do that.
Speaker 1
Just don't through the drive thru for a late night snack! LOL
Speaker 2
LOL. I still can't believe you don't want to know what your baby is going to be. I could never wait to find out.
Speaker 1
I love the suspense! I can't wait to hold Faith or Fin. As long as it's healthy it's all good!
Speaker 2
True! Those are great names. Are they family names or just some you like?
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Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I am a college dropout. I work on cars. My girlfriend is pregnant. My girlfriend and I want the sex of our baby to be a surprise. The gender of the baby doesn't matter to me. I do not know the sex of my baby yet.  I enjoy the outdoors. I bought a baby changing table from IKEA and having a hard time putting it together. Our baby is due next month. I can't wait to be a dad.
Speaker 2
My name is Ryan. I am going to college next year. I am interested in neuroscience. I work at a fast food restaurant. I work weekends. I have been in the boy scouts for years. I'm a student. My girlfriend and I are going to different colleges in different states. I have not seen my girlfriend in some time. I have a car. I am not skilled at assembling furniture. I am good at working on cars. I want a girl child.
Speaker 1
My girlfriend had her baby!
Speaker 2
oh wow, congrats! Is it a boy or a girl?
Speaker 1
Thanks! It's a girl. We are both very excited and happy, though we haven't had enough sleep since she went into labor!
Speaker 2
oh I would imagine! did you ever manager to get that baby changing table put together?
Speaker 1
Oh yeah, I had to search for videos on how to assemble the table. We started using the table and it is definitely worth every buck! 
Speaker 2
very cool, I don't think I could have figured out. i imagine you're busy with the baby but have you had a chance to work on any cars?
Speaker 1
Not at all. My girlfriend doesn't get enough sleep at night, so I figured I should help out with some chores in the house during the day. I would want to get back to working on cars once I have more time. Did your girlfriend end up visiting you?
Speaker 2
that's great, always good to do that extra help since your girlfriend probably needs the rest! my girlfriend hasn't had a chance to visit yet, I imagine we're just going to have to wait for Thanksgiving break the way our semesters are going
Speaker 1
Her parents are going to be here tomorrow and my mom is coming next week. They will probably help us out as well because we are both not very experienced as of yet in handling our baby Faith. Aww, that's still a long way to go, but Thanksgiving should be great for both of you! 
Speaker 2
great that you're getting that local help! yeah, it's a long time to wait, but she's worth it!
Speaker 1
That's sweet. Is she also interested in Neuroscience or something completely different?
Speaker 2
no she's doing accounting, so she'll likely be a high-powered business woman
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