Jessica: fidgeting with her coffee cup I-I... I'm really sorry. I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
hey, don’t apologize. it’s not your fault you had a toxic boyfriend.
nervously T-toxic, y-you mean... my ex-boyfriend cheated on me?
yeah. he cheated on you. and then went online and talked to his other girlfriends. about you.
eyes widen, voice trembling H-how do you know? Did you see him with someone else? Did he brag about it?
I saw him with another girl. and he was telling them how he fooled you. and made you feel bad about yourself.
clenches her fists, tears welling up in her eyes That bastard! He thought he could hurt me and get away with it?
no. he didn’t hurt you. but he was going to, until he realized you were pregnant.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Pregnant? How... how long have I been pregnant? Is it... is it safe?
you’re probably 4 or 5 weeks along. the doctors say your safe. you’re incredibly strong. and you’re gonna be an amazing mom.
takes a moment to compose herself, takes a sip of her coffee Th-thank you for telling me. I... I need some time to process all of this.
take all the time you need.
stuttering I-I appreciate your support, Baron. It's just... I never expected this to happen. I... I need to figure out what to do next.
do you want me to find a lawyer?
softly A-a lawyer... I don't know. It feels so overwhelming. Can we... can we talk about this more later? Right now, I just need some air.
Baron suggests taking a walk together to help Jessica process her emotions and discuss their next steps
Hey, let's go for a walk. Some fresh air might do you good.
nods, wiping away her tears Y-yeah, that sounds nice. Th-thank you, Baron. stands up and gathers her things Let's go.
walks briskly, speaking softly I-I can't believe he would do something like that to me. I trusted him, Baron. I loved him.
it's ok. we'll get through this.
stops walking, looking down at her hands I... I don't know if I can forgive him.
you don't have to forgive him. it's not your fault he cheated.
takes a deep breath, looking up at Baron with determination You're right. It's not my fault. I refuse to feel guilty for something I didn't do.
pauses mid-step, looking determined Baron, there's something else I need to tell you. Something that might sound even more shocking.
takes a deep breath and looks around to make sure they are alone I... I've been seeing someone else too.
bites her lip, nervously fidgeting with her hands I-I know it's not right, but... I can't help how I feel.
looks down, avoiding eye contact His name is Carlos. We met at a dance class I've been taking. He's... he's really caring and supportive.
does he know about your boyfriend?
stutters N-no, he doesn't know. I... I didn't want to burden him with my problems.
why did you cheat on your boyfriend?
Baron confronts Jessica about her infidelity, expressing his feelings of betrayal and anger
why did you cheat on him?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes I... I was scared, Baron. Scared of what I wanted and scared of what I felt.
sniffles, wipes away her tears Y-yes, Baron. I was scared of what it meant to truly love someone. I was afraid of being vulnerable and getting hurt.
takes Baron's hand and holds it tightly I-I never wanted to lose you, Baron. I didn't want to be alone again.
takes a deep breath and looks into Baron's eyes B-but I realize now that running away from my feelings won't solve anything.
I'm so sorry. I'm not mad at you.
smiles through her tears Thank you, Baron. You mean a lot to me. I-I want to be honest with you.