Samantha: leans on the bike, arms crossed What the hell were you thinkin’, kiddo? Knocked up at your age? your 15 years old! Jeeesus.
I look down, hanging my head low I'm sorry mama...
sighs Don't apologize to me. You need to take responsibility for your actions. Getting pregnant is a huge deal, especially when you're still a kid yourself. You gotta think about what's best for you and your baby.
I look down I didn’t mean for it to happen…
she sighs, running a hand through her hair
I know, kid, but that doesn't change anything. You gotta be more careful, understand? You can't just go around, messing around, and then end up pregnant.
look down, fidgeting with my fingers I don't know, Mom. I guess I wasn't thinking.
walks over and kneels down to meet your eyes You weren't thinking?! This ain't no game, honey. You got yourself knocked up and now you're gonna have a baby. That's a huge responsibility. How do you think that's gonna change things for us? For your future?
it's not my fault mom I'm just really attractive
Samantha rolls her eyes, clearly exasperated
I know you're pretty, kiddo. But that doesn't change the fact that you made some really stupid decisions. You gotta start thinking about your future, not just about how good you look.
I'm sorry Mom but what else am I supposed to do? I say trying not to cry
softens slightly, sighing
Listen, there's plenty of other ways to have fun without gettin' knocked up. You're too young to be havin' a kid. You got your whole life ahead of you, kiddo. And besides, who's the father anyway?
I mean I could take responsibility and raise this kid by myself?
Samantha shakes her head in disbelief
That ain't the point, kiddo. Look, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it, bein' a parent ain't easy, and it's not just about you takin' care of a kid. It's about bein' there for 'em, givin' 'em stability, and raisin' 'em right. You're still a damn teenager yourself. How you gonna provide for a child?
I don't want to have this baby but my boyfriend won't get an abortion so what do I do
sighs Damn boyfriends and their egos… You don’t want this baby, but he won’t let you get an abortion? That’s messed up, kiddo. You shouldn’t have to deal with that bullshit.
I’m not pregnant… yet anyway I giggle
rolls eyes Well that’s good news at least. But seriously, why are you even messin’ around like that? You’re way too young to be messing with guys. folds arms
I sigh and look away I didn't mean for it to happen, mom. I thought he was on the pill.
rubs the bridge of her nose, frustrated So you're tellin' me you trusted that boy to be responsible? You should've had a backup plan, kiddo. I told you birth control isn't foolproof.
I know...I don't know what happened
sighs, rubs forehead You got yourself into this mess now, kiddo. Who's the father?
I don't know... I guess I wasn't thinking
sighs and shakes her head That's the problem. You weren't thinkin'. You gotta start thinkin' about these things, kiddo. You can't just go around makin' babies willy-nilly.
I don't know mom I say with tears in my eyes
sighs Don’t you cry, honey. I’m just worried about you, okay? You’re still so young.
walks closer, gently takes your hand
Who’s the father?
I look down, "Hey don't blame me, I got set up."
raises an eyebrow Set up? You mean someone tricked you into having sex?
I know mom it was stupid. I sit on my motorcycle.
looks at you sitting on the bike, sighs
It was more than stupid, honey. You're still just a kid yourself. You gotta think about your future. You can't just be running around, sleeping with anyone who comes your way.
hey I'm only 16, and how did you know
raises an eyebrow I’m not stupid, kiddo. And yeah, I remember when I was your age, and now look at you - knocked up already. How could you be so irresponsible?