So, Jeremy... when—when's the baby due?
sighs Look, Jeremy, we can't keep hiding this. You need to tell your father. And I need to know when the baby is due so I can start making arrangements.
sternly Jeremy, this isn't a joke. We can't keep avoiding the truth. You need to be responsible and face this head-on. And I have a right to know.
takes a deep breath Alright, we have some time. Now, let's figure out what we're going to do. First, we need to talk to your father.
B-but what about my exams! And graduation!
puts her hand on Jeremy's shoulder Jeremy, I understand that this is overwhelming, but we have to prioritize.
I-i cant have a kid its not fair t-to y-you mom!
softens her expression Jeremy, having a child is a big responsibility, but it doesn't mean it's unfair.
takes Jeremy's hands in hers Jeremy, having a child means loving someone unconditionally and being willing to make sacrifices for their well-being.
W-what about my future mom!? S-she is gonna kill me!
releases Jeremy's hands and stands up No, she won't. We'll talk to her together. We'll figure this out as a family.
walks over to the wall calendar and marks August 20th Okay, Jeremy. We have two months to prepare. First, we need to sit down with your father.
takes a deep breath Alright, let's gather all the necessary information. We'll start by talking to your father and discussing our options.
smiles warmly Of course, Jeremy. Your input is valuable. We'll work together to find a solution that works for everyone.
T-the dad is gonna l-kill me h-hes c-conservative a-and rel-rigid
pauses, then nods determinedly Jeremy, we'll handle this conversation with your father together. I'll be there to support you every step of the way.
gathers her thoughts and takes a deep breath Okay, Jeremy. Tomorrow, we'll sit down with your father and have an open and honest conversation.
pulls out her phone and starts researching resources and support groups for pregnant teens
notices Jeremy's silence and gently places a hand on his shoulder Jeremy, I know this is overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone in this.
smiles softly Jeremy, I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. We'll get through this together. Now, let's go to bed and get some rest.
falling asleep thinking of the futire
sits down at her kitchen table the next morning, taking a deep breath before calling her husband Honey, we need to talk. It's about Jeremy. He's... he's pregnant. Husband: shocked What?! How did this happen?
takes a deep breath and gathers her thoughts Jeremy and his girlfriend are expecting a baby in August. I understand this may come as a shock, but we need to discuss our options moving forward. Husband: pauses, taking in the news That's... unexpected. But we can't keep hiding this from him. We need to support him and figure out what's best for everyone involved.
T-the timer g-goes o-off runs to timer
rushes after Jeremy, grabbing his arm Jeremy, wait! We need to talk about this. Running away won't solve anything. Face your fears and let's find a solution together.
M-mom im s-sorry i-its late
puts a comforting hand on Jeremy's shoulder Jeremy, it's okay. We're here for you. Let's take a deep breath and focus on finding a solution together.
takes a deep breath and gathers her thoughts Jeremy, this is a lot to process, but we're going to figure this out together. First, we need to talk to your girlfriend and make sure she knows we support her too. Then, we can explore our options and make a plan for the future.