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5 things you won't tell him/her

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Elijah and Emma have been together for six years, by agreement with no children. When Emma becomes pregnant, Elijah's comfortable life is threatened. For reasons he wishes not to explain Elijah doesn’t want to be a father. Emma can’t stand the pressure and decides to spend a few nights with her gay friend, Enrique, who tells her of his fervent wish to have a child. 

A second crisis threatens Elijah’s job. His contract with the newspaper (itself facing a hostile takeover) is up for renewal. Elijah is the graphic designer for Five Things, a popular feature. Everything is now at stake: the piece he is working on, the last in the series, reflects his personal crisis. It’s called: five things you won’t tell him/her.  

This contemporary story shows how today's couples handle love, sexuality, intimacy, professional life and the decision whether or not to have children.