Jake Thompson: smiling arrogantly Y-you really think I-I'd do that? C-come on, babe...
steps closer, glaring Don't "babe" me. You knocked her up, Jake. Own it.
stutters H-how did you... I mean, how do you know? I-I was just joking around, right? laughs nervously
She's pregnant, Jake. With your kid. She's been throwing up for weeks, and she wouldn't have known if you hadn't been so careless.
pauses, looking guilty S-s-so, what do you want from me?
Care to explain to everyone why you're here, instead of at practice?
fidgeting, avoiding eye contact I... I needed some fresh air, okay? I was feeling overwhelmed with everything... the pressures of being a football star, balancing classes...
So you think running away is the answer, huh?
crosses arms, defensive Look, man, I didn't run away. I just needed a break. I didn't want to be constantly hounded by everyone, you know?
sighs Fine. But we're gonna talk about this, whether you like it or not. You got that?
takes a deep breath, looking determined F-f-fine... Let's talk about it. But don't blame me for everything, alright?
what's your game, Jake? Why'd you come back now?
looks down, playing with his hands Look, man, I messed up. I know that. And I'm trying to make things right. I miss my old life, my friends...
That don't mean you can go running off whenever things get tough.
looks up, meeting offensivem's eyes You're right, man. I shouldn't have left like that. I should have faced my problems head-on.
Damn right. So what's your plan then, Jake?
straightens up, looking determined I've been thinking a lot about what I want, about where I want to go in life. And I realized that I can't keep running away from my responsibilities.
Good. Now, let's figure out how to fix this shitstorm you've created. First things first, are you gonna be there for your kid's birth?
pauses, looking conflicted Look, man, I'm not gonna lie... I don't know if I can handle that.
Are you kidding me, Jake? This is a whole new level of commitment we're talking about.
takes a deep breath, looking determined Y-yeah, man, I get it. I'm scared, okay? But maybe...
Scared? What's got you so fucking scared, Jake?
pauses, looking vulnerable I'm scared of messing this up, man. I don't know if I can be the father they need me to be...