Mouthwashing is a nightmare. It isn't just because of the body horror or the flickering lights of the Tulpar. It’s the crushing weight of what happened between the crew members before the crash even started. If you've played through the non-linear tragedy of Wrong Organ's indie hit, you know the game doesn't hand you a birth certificate or a confession on a silver platter. You have to dig. You have to look at the medicine cabinets. You have to listen to the way Jimmy talks—or rather, the way he doesn't talk.
The question of who got Anya pregnant in Mouthwashing is central to the game's psychological rot. It’s the catalyst for her isolation and, ultimately, a major factor in the mental collapse of the crew.
It was Jimmy.
Specifically, Captain James. While the game uses a fragmented narrative to keep you off-balance, the evidence stacked against Jimmy is overwhelming. It isn't just a "fan theory." It is the narrative backbone of the entire experience.
The Evidence Hidden in the Tulpar’s Hallways
Anya is the ship's nurse. She’s professional, cautious, and increasingly terrified. Throughout the flashbacks, we see her grappling with a pregnancy she clearly didn't want and, more importantly, a pregnancy she seems ashamed of. Why? Because the father is the man who essentially holds her life in his hands.
Jimmy’s character is built on a foundation of "mediocrity complex." He wants to be a hero. He wants to be the protagonist of a story where he is the noble captain. But he’s not. He’s a cruel, insecure man who uses his position of power to take what he wants.
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There is a specific, haunting scene where Anya tries to bring up the "situation" to Jimmy. The way he shuts her down isn't just dismissive; it’s predatory. He tells her to keep it quiet. He frames her pregnancy as a burden to the crew, a logistical failure on her part, rather than a shared responsibility. This is a classic tactic of an abuser in a position of authority. He gaslights her into believing that her presence and her physical state are the problems, effectively silencing her.
Then there are the pills.
Anya is seen hoarding or seeking out medication. In a ship with limited supplies, a pregnancy is a death sentence for a career and, in deep space, a massive medical liability. She is alone. Curly, the actual captain before Jimmy took over, seems oblivious or perhaps too focused on the ship's failing logistics to see the interpersonal horror unfolding right under his nose.
Why It Wasn't Polle or Daisuke
Some players initially wonder if it could have been Polle or Daisuke. It wasn't.
Daisuke is practically a kid. His relationship with Anya is more akin to a younger brother or a naive intern. He lacks the malice or the complex dynamic of power that defines the interaction between Anya and the father of her child. Anya treats Daisuke with a sort of weary kindness, trying to shield him from the worst parts of their reality.
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Polle is... Polle. He’s a man who follows orders and stays in his lane. There is zero narrative connective tissue between him and Anya that suggests any level of intimacy, consensual or otherwise.
Jimmy is the only one who fits the thematic puzzle. Mouthwashing is a game about the "rot" of the soul. Jimmy is the source of that rot. His cowardice is his defining trait. When he realizes the ship is going to be decommissioned and his "career" as a captain is over, he decides to kill everyone. But the abuse of Anya started long before he turned the wheel.
The Narrative Weight of the Reveal
The reason this reveal hits so hard is that it recontextualizes every interaction you have with Jimmy in the "present" day (post-crash). When you see Jimmy "caring" for the mangled remains of Curly, it isn't out of love. It’s out of a sick need to be the person in control.
Anya’s pregnancy is the ultimate proof of Jimmy’s true nature. He didn't just crash a ship; he destroyed a woman's life and autonomy months before the first alarm ever went off. The game uses her pregnancy to highlight the isolation of being a woman in a male-dominated, high-stress corporate environment where your "superior" is your predator.
If you look at the medical logs and the way Anya reacts to Jimmy’s touch or even his presence in the room, the body language is loud. She shrinks. She avoids eye contact. She is a person who has been hunted.
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What This Means for the Ending
In the end, Anya’s fate is one of the darkest parts of the game. She realizes that there is no escape—not from the ship, not from the pregnancy, and certainly not from Jimmy. The psychological toll of carrying the child of her abuser while trapped in a metal coffin in deep space is what leads to her ultimate decision.
Jimmy never takes accountability. Even as the world ends, he views himself as the victim of circumstances. He views Anya’s "problem" as just another thing that went wrong for him.
Understanding the Timeline
To truly grasp the tragedy, you have to piece together the non-linear jumps.
- Pre-Crash: Jimmy uses his status to pressure Anya. The pregnancy occurs.
- The Discovery: Anya realizes she is pregnant and tries to seek help or at least acknowledgment from Jimmy. He threatens her reputation and orders her to stay silent.
- The Mental Break: Anya begins to isolate, realizing the "family" of the Tulpar is a lie.
- The Crash: Jimmy attempts a murder-suicide of the whole crew to avoid the shame of the ship’s decommissioning.
- The Aftermath: Anya is forced to act as the medic for the very people who allowed this environment to exist, all while her body reminds her of Jimmy’s violation every single day.
If you are looking for a happy ending or a misunderstanding, you won't find it here. Mouthwashing is a brutal look at how power is abused in total isolation. Jimmy got Anya pregnant, and his refusal to be a human being about it is what set the stage for the Tulpar’s descent into literal and metaphorical hell.
Actionable Insights for Players:
- Re-watch the Flashbacks: Pay close attention to Jimmy's dialogue in the lounge scenes before the crash. His arrogance is a mask for the guilt and control he's exerting over Anya.
- Check the Medical Bay: The environmental storytelling—specifically the placement of certain items in Anya's workspace—confirms her desperate attempts to manage her situation in secret.
- Analyze the "Cake" Scene: This surreal sequence is a direct metaphor for the crew consuming one another, with Anya being the first one "eaten" by Jimmy's actions.