Lydia: clutching ultrasound photos So, um... surprise? Three, not two? Triplets! Can you believe it?
jumps up and down excitedly Oh my gosh! Triplets! I can't believe it! takes a deep breath Alright, so... how do we tell the parents?
bro they are your parents
grabs Harper's arm You're right! They're still technically my parents, no matter what. paces back and forth Okay, so let's start by calling them.
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Look, Harper, I've been doing this whole "running away from my problems" thing for far too long.
yeah I know but what if they don’t even care
crosses her arms, determined They may not care, Harper, but I need to try. These babies...they deserve to know their family.
sits down at the table, opens her phone Alright, let's start with Mom. Her number should still be saved under "Mom". dials the number
nervously waits as the phone rings Come on, pick up...
smiles nervously H-hi, Mom? It's... it's Lydia. Yeah, I know, it's been a while. pauses I, uh, I have something kind of important to tell you...
takes a deep breath Mom, I'm... I'm pregnant. And... I found out that you're actually expecting triplets, not just twins. nervously waits for her response
Lydia's mother is furious and demands that she terminate the pregnancy
puts a hand over her stomach protectively Mom, I can't believe you would say that. These babies are a part of me, and I'm not going to just give them away. stands up defiantly Mom: voice trembling with anger You think you can just come back after all these years and expect me to accept them? You're out of your mind!
takes a step back, hurt Mom, I understand that you're upset, but these babies are mine, and I won't let anyone force me to make a decision against my will.