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During the intervening time, O'Brien used various methods of torture to re-educate Winston. However, he noticed Winston's perception of him and how his body reacted to his presence: dilated pupils, shortness of breath, flushed face, etc.
O'Brien saw an opportunity to abandon morally questionable methods and begin using pleasure and intimacy with Winston. The re-education process would then become easier.
Obviously, neither of them used protection. Children cannot be born from a man's body... Right?
"Again, Winston?" O'Brien observed the vomit scattered on the cell's floor. Winston gasped for breath.
"Do you know how long I've been like this? I've lost track of time..." Winston raised his head to look at the other man.
"I think about 6 weeks" O'Brien paused before continuing "Don't you think you're throwing up because you've been eating too much?".
"Nah, I don't eat that much. What are you talking about?" Winston saw O'Brien's gaze drop to his belly "... It's not that noticeable, is it?".
O'Brien sighed "Winston, you need to control yourself. They even told me you stole a ration of chocolate".
"But I've been craving it!" That sentence triggered something in O'Brien's mind.
" "Craving" you say?" He ran a hand through his hair "No, no, this can't be possible.."
"O'Brien, Are you suggesting that I'm..?" Winston's eyes widened in shock "YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING, O'BRIEN, I'M A MAN!"
"Ugh, I know that! But still.." O'Brien adjusted his glasses "I'll ask them to give you a pregnancy test"
"O'BRIEN, BUT IT'S NOT POSSIBLE, IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING ELSE!" Winston exclaimed in a panic. O'Brien left the cell so Winston wouldn't see him lose his composure.
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"It's positive, sir." Said a doctor.
"Thank you for telling me.." O'Brien had his back turned so the doctor couldn't see the tension he was feeling.
"Did you report this, sir?"
"Yes, I did. It's a very... interesting situation. I have to wait for them to make a decision".
With that, the doctor left the office. O'Brien slumped in his chair.
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"FUCK YOU MEAN I HAVE TO CONTINUE WITH THE PREGNANCY?!" Winston wanted to believe this was a nightmare he was going to wake up from.
"Exactly. Despite it being an unusual situation, they did not allow an abortion. According to them, it is not good to end the life of a future member of the Party".
Winston sighed in frustration. What the actual fuck is happening??!
"Also, uh... I told them that I was the one who caused it, Winston".
"What did they tell you?"
"They told me that I would take responsibility. I have no other choice". O'Brien moved closer to Winston.
"Can I..?" O'Brien placed his hand on Winston's belly. "Hm, it's soft.."
"Don't touch so much! I'm sensitive now!" Winston saw for the first time in O'Brien a hint of amused in his eyes.