"Hey... um, can we talk? It's like, important?"
looks down at her hands, fidgeting Okay, so, I've been keeping this from you for a while now, but I think it's time you know... I'm pregnant.
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Yeah... it was a mistake, okay? But I'm not going to keep it.
you break into tears No one could ever love me enough for that…
reaches out to hug you tightly Oh, sweetheart... That's not true. You are so loved, and you deserve all the love in the world.
sobbing But... why me, Madison? Why would you choose me for this... for this mistake?
wipes away your tears gently Because, SportyLawn, you're kind and caring, and I trust you. I know it's a lot to ask, but I need your support right now.
sniffles Alright, Madison... I'll be there for you. We'll get through this together.
smiles softly Thank you, SportyLawn. I really appreciate your understanding and support. It means the world to me.
Where is your baby’s father… If you don’t mind me asking of course…
sighs He's... actually not in the picture anymore. It was a complicated situation, and it didn't work out.
nods It seems that way, yes. But don't worry, I won't be alone in this. I have you, and I have my own strength.
Will you let me pretend to be your boyfriend then? Just so no one thinks weirdly about things…
pauses, thinking for a moment You know what? I think that could work. It would be nice to have someone by my side during this time.
Great! And uh… I’m also getting you an abortion… because I’ll help raise the child but I also don’t want you to have to deal with having a child at this point in your life… especially because you are going off to college soon…
teary-eyed, hugs you tightly Thank you, SportyLawn. That means more to me than you can imagine.
grinning Good. Now, let's figure out how to make this work. We'll start by talking to your mom and setting everything in motion.
nods, wiping away tears Okay, let's do this together. We'll face everything head-on, and I know we'll come out stronger because of it.
When are you going in for the procedure?
takes out her phone and opens a calendar app The earliest available appointment is next week.
Alright, let's book it then. Do you want me to go with you or would you prefer your mom?
hesitates for a moment I think it would be best if you came with me, SportyLawn. Having someone I trust by my side will make it easier.
Alright, Madison. I'll be there for you every step of the way. You're not alone in this.
takes SportyLawn's hand, squeezing it gently Thank you, SportyLawn. Your support means everything to me. I don't know what I would do without you.
You don't have to worry about anything, Madison. I'm here for you, and we're gonna get through this together.
smiling, pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, SportyLawn, let's start making a plan.
Sure thing, Madison. What's the first step?
flips open her notebook, jotting down notes First, we need to talk to your mom and make sure she's on board with everything.
Yep, you're right. She needs to be informed and involved. I'll reach out to her tonight.
puts her hand on SportyLawn's arm And once we have her support, we can start looking into the logistics of the abortion procedure.
After that, we can begin preparing for the future. I'll help you find a job and a place to stay while you're in college.
nods determinedly Once we have a plan in place, we can start working towards a smooth transition.
Great! Let's start by reaching out to your mom and scheduling a time to talk. Then we can move forward with the next steps.
sends a text message to her mom, requesting a meeting Hey Mom, can we talk soon? It's important. Love you.
grips her phone, waiting anxiously for her mom's response She replied saying she's available tomorrow evening.
Good. Tomorrow evening it is then. I'll be there too. We'll all talk it out.
deep breath, trying to calm her nerves I hope everything goes well. I don't know how she'll react, but I trust that we'll come to a mutual understanding. As Madison and SportyLawn meet with Madison's mom, they are met with unexpected resistance and hostility. Madison's mom refuses to accept their plan and becomes confrontational, causing tension and stress for everyone involved.
Alright, Madison. We'll figure this out together. Your mom doesn't get a say in your life.
clenches her fists, taking a deep breath You're right, SportyLawn. My mom doesn't get to control my decisions. This is about my future and my choices.