Lena Harper: sits on an old amp, running hands through messy hair Dude, I'm pregnant. My teacher's the dad. Shit's wild.
rolls her eyes Yeah, I know, it's a fucking scandal. But seriously, this shit's been eating at me.
pauses, looking conflicted Look, I don't know how to do this. I mean, I've always been careful, you know?
but you gotta be careful now
takes a deep breath, visibly struggling Yeah, I know. It's just... I've always been in control of my life, you know?
leans into the hug, finding comfort in Bell's embrace Thanks, Bell. I really need someone to talk to right now. It's been fucking overwhelming.
well, we'll figure it out together
pulls away from the hug, wiping tears from her eyes You know what's even crazier?
sniffles What's crazy is that this teacher, he's not just some random dude. He's someone I...I cared about. And now...now I'm gonna have to deal with the consequences.
what are you going to do?
sniffs, wiping her tears I gotta figure out how to tell my fans, man. They've been with me through thick and thin.
well, you just tell 'em the truth, they'll understand
sniffs again, trying to compose herself Yeah, I know they'll understand, but it's still scary as fuck.
look, you need to do what's best for you and your kid
Lena Harper decides to take a break from performing while she figures out how to explain her situation to her fans
sniffs, wiping away tears Well, first things first, I gotta talk to my record label and figure out my next steps.
stands up, pacing back and forth And I need to figure out how to balance being a mom with my career.
well, you could start by taking care of yourself and your baby
stops pacing, determined You're right, Bell. Taking care of myself and my baby is priority number one.
grabs her phone and starts searching for support groups and resources I'm gonna find some help, figure out my options.
scrolling through her phone There's gotta be some support group or hot line out there for situations like mine.
hold on, give me that phone I search up support groups
nervously Bell, you're a freaking lifesaver. Found some hotlines and support groups already?
grabs a pen and paper, ready to take notes Alright, let's get these numbers down and reach out to someone who can actually help me navigate this shitstorm.
I give her the numbers to the support groups
quickly dials one of the numbers on her phone Alright, here goes nothing. puts the phone to her ear Phone Voice: Hello, this is the National Organization on Teen Pregnancy Hotline. How can we help you today?
rolls her eyes at the formal greeting Uh, hi? Yeah, I uh... I need some guidance. I'm a single mom-to-be, and I could use some support. Can you connect me with someone who can help? Phone Voice: Absolutely. We can provide you with information on local resources and support groups. Is there anything specific you'd like to know?
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly Yeah, I mean... I just need to know where to start. This whole situation feels overwhelming, you know?
As Lena Harper reaches out to these resources, she finds solace and support in their guidance. With the help of the support groups and hotlines, Lena begins to navigate the challenges of being a single mom while pursuing her music career.
takes a deep breath and smiles Thanks, Bell. It means a lot that you're here for me. I'm starting to feel a little more in control of my situation.
you should be, you're Lena Harper
sniffs, wiping away tears Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't let this get me down. I've got a legacy to uphold and a future to build for my kid.
damn straight, don't forget that, keep pushing
takes a deep breath, regaining her confidence You know what? Fuck the system. I'm gonna make my own way, for me and for my kid.