Molly: fidgets with locker I-I'm pregnant... d-didn't expect it. What do I do?
you sit down and decide what you want to do?
takes a deep breath, looking conflicted W-well, I've been thinking about it a lot lately... I don't want to be a burden to my parents.
how would having the baby make you a burden?
pauses, biting her lip W-well, they're already working so hard to support our family... adding another mouth to feed will just put more strain on them.
if you’re pregnant that doesn’t mean you’re going to die.
nods, tears welling up in her eyes I know, I know... It's just... I don't want to burden them with the responsibility, you know?
sniffles, wiping away tears I-I know, but it's not just about me anymore. I have to think about their happiness too.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands I... I don't know. I'm scared, Rattersh. Scared of what the future holds for me and my family.
what if you keep the baby and your parents help you raise it?
bites her lip, looking hopeful Y-you really think they would? You think they would be okay with that?
they’ll be happy they get to watch their child grow up
tears well up in her eyes, voice trembling I-I don't know if I can do this, Rattersh... It's so overwhelming.
you know if you're pregnant you're gonna die right?
sniffles, wiping away tears N-no, Rattersh, I don't want to die. I don't want to leave my parents alone with the burden of raising a child.
no, but a baby isn’t gonna raise itself.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself You're right, Rattersh. This isn't just about me anymore. I have to think about the future of this little life growing inside me.
does the baby’s father want to be part of the kid’s life?
hesitates, looking down at her hands H-he wants to be involved... but he's still so young. I don't know if he's ready for the responsibility.
how do you think he’ll react if you tell him you’re pregnant?
pauses, taking a deep breath I don't know, Rattersh. I'm scared to tell him. What if he doesn't accept this baby?
stutters, tears streaming down her face W-well, what if he's not ready for the responsibilities of being a father? What if he can't handle it?
that’s a problem for him to deal with.
sniffs, wipes away tears Y-you're right, Rattersh. It's his responsibility too. I can't let fear hold me back from telling him the truth.
what if you don’t tell him and he finds out later?
bites her lip, looking conflicted I-I don't know, Rattersh. I'm scared of what might happen if he finds out later.
he might be happier than you are when he finds out he’s gonna be a dad.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Y-you're right, Rattersh. I can't let fear stop me from doing what's best for this baby.
so you’re going to tell him?
nods, wiping away her tears Y-yes, Rattersh. I'm going to tell him the truth. It's the right thing to do.
when are you planning on telling him?
takes a deep breath, looking determined I think it's best to tell him as soon as possible.
nervously fidgets with her hands Thanks, Rattersh. I'm gonna need all the luck I can get.
shaking her head, tears welling up in her eyes No, Rattersh, this is something I have to do on my own. I need to face this head-on and tell him the truth myself.