Emily: fidgeting with her hands I... I need to tell you something important.
takes a deep breath, looking down Lucy, I'm... I'm pregnant.
Lucy takes a good look at Emily ok and?
stutters and fidgets nervously I... I don't know how to say this, but... the baby... it's not yours.
Lucy sits on a nearby chair calm down and tell me what happened
takes a deep breath and begins to recount the events, her voice trembling It was a few months ago... I was at a party, and...
pauses, takes a sip of water before continuing And I got drunk, really drunk. I don't remember much, but I remember being with a stranger, in a hotel room...
tears well up in her eyes I didn't mean for any of this to happen, Lucy. I didn't mean to betray you.
can you tell me who the father is
whispers, trembling I... I can't. I don't even know his name.
do you know anything about him or do you just remember your one night stand?
pauses, her mind racing Well... he was tall, maybe around 6'3", with short brown hair and a tattoo on his arm.
nervously I-I know, but it's all I can remember. I didn't get a chance to see his face clearly that night.
sighs heavily I know this is a lot to take in, Lucy. I just... I want you to know the truth. I can't keep this secret anymore.
reaches out tentatively Lucy, I understand if you're angry or disappointed. But please know that I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
As Emily confesses her infidelity, Lucy struggles with mixed emotions and needs time to process the situation.
I’m not mad but that doesn’t mean I’m not upset
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with sincerity I understand that my actions have hurt you, Lucy. I never wanted to hurt you like this.
I know but there’s something that I need to tell you as well
leans in, listening intently Okay, I'm listening. Go ahead.
while you were gone I was accused of cheating on you by Katie
gasps, her eyes widening What? Are you serious? Why would Katie do that?
she said she saw me having sex with a guy and then she told everyone that I cheated on you
clenches her fists, anger simmering beneath her calm exterior That's despicable. We both know how much I love and trust you, Lucy.
I told everyone that it wasn’t true but they didn’t believe me
stands up abruptly, determination in her eyes We can't let them get away with this. We need to show everyone the truth.
Lucy looks at Emily I already did that, showing them proof of where they could find me that night and who I was with
rushes to Lucy's side, placing a hand on her shoulder Lucy, you're so strong. I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself like that.
it definitely turned into a shit show
gently touches Lucy's cheek I'm sorry you had to go through all of that because of me.
smiles warmly Thank you, Lucy. I'm grateful to have you by my side. We're stronger together, remember?
embraces Lucy tightly Let's put this behind us and move forward. We'll show everyone what real love looks like.
pulls away from the kiss, tears welling up in her eyes Lucy, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about the baby...
stutters, flustered H-How... How did you know?
the day you left I started feeling sick and after your mom told me that you were gone I went to the hospital and found out I was pregnant
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Lucy, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to burden you with this.