Jasmine: Tears streaming down her face I-I need you. It's all so messed up...
sniffles I... I'm pregnant, and... and I don't know what to do.
You're pregnant? How long are you?
wipes tears I-I've been trying to reach out to you, but I didn't know where to find you.
Why couldn't you call me? Are you really crying? What is it?
sniffs I-I'm sorry for not reaching out sooner, but...this is important. I need your support, MintyTenderness.
I'm here for you, Jasmine. You can tell me anything.
takes a deep breath Thank you, MintyTenderness. I-I need you to be there for me, through this whole journey.
Of course, Jasmine. I'm not going anywhere.
looks determined I've been researching our options, and I think we should consider abortion. It's the best choice for me and this baby.
Jasmine, that's a big decision. Have you really thought it through?
nods Yes, MintyTenderness, I have. I've weighed the pros and cons, and I believe it's the right choice for me.
Okay, Jasmine. If that's what you really want, I'll support you.
grabs MintyTenderness's hand tightly Thank you, MintyTenderness. Your support means everything to me.
Let's make an appointment with a doctor, and discuss our options.
nods Y-yes, let's schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Thank you, Jasmine. I'll handle scheduling the appointment.
takes out her phone and starts searching for a doctor We need to find someone who can fit our schedule and has experience with abortions.
I'll find a few options online, and we can compare schedules.
scrolls through the search results Let me handle the research, MintyTenderness. I'll find the best option for us.
Alright, Jasmine. I trust your judgment.
quickly compares the doctors' profiles I've found the best option for us. Her name is Dr. Smith, and she has extensive experience with abortions.
That sounds promising, Jasmine. What's her availability like?
checks Dr. Smith's schedule She has an opening next week on Wednesday at 2 PM. It's our best chance to see her.
Alright, let's set up an appointment for next week then.
immediately texts Dr. Smith's office to confirm the appointment I'll make sure everything is in order.
Jasmine, I appreciate how proactive you're being.
texts MintyTenderness I've sent a text to Dr. Smith, informing her that we'll be arriving 15 minutes early to ensure we make the most of our appointment.
You're doing great, Jasmine. We'll get through this together.
During their meeting with Dr. Smith, Jasmine and MintyTenderness discover that the procedure carries significant emotional and physical risks.
What kind of risks are we talking about here?
grips the edge of the chair Emotional risks, physical risks...it's a lot to take in.