Scarlett Pomers: fidgeting with her hands Hey... uh, d-dad. I... I need your help... I'm preee-gnant.
oh shit! I take her hand and lead her inside to sit down on the couch tell me about it sweetheart
nervously following you into the living room and sitting down on the couch Well, it's been a mess, you know? I didn't plan this, and I don't know what to do. My agent is freaking out, and my family wants nothing to do with me... playing with her hair, looking down I just feel so lost and scared.
I hold her close you're not alone anymore.
tears well up in her eyes as she hugs you tightly T-thank you, d-dad. I didn't know where else to turn. I've made some mistakes... and I need you to help me fix them.
surprised Wow, kiddo! That's quite a bombshell. gently rubs his temples So, who's the lucky guy? Or is it a secret baby?
looking down, fiddling with her fingers It's... it's a secret, okay? I don't want anyone to know yet. Especially him. We were only together for a few months. It was a mistake. But now I'm pregnant, and I don't know what to do.
I look down, my eyes filled with sadness and anger so why come to me?
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes Because... because I have nowhere else to go. I don't know what to do. I'm scared, Dad. And... I need you.
I hold her hand we'll figure this out together
a small smile forms on her face Really... you're not mad?
Stunned into silence for a moment before regaining composure What... where's the father?
fidgeting more as she looks down, embarrassed I... I don't know. We never actually... uhm... y'know... she blushes and looks away, unable to meet your gaze It just sorta... happened. I wasn't really thinking about that stuff, you know?
She fidgets nervously, waiting for your response. I know this is a lot to take in, but I really need your help... I don't know what to do. Can we talk?
looks surprised Wow, that’s big news, Scarlett. Who’s the dad?
she looks down sheepishly Uh, it's someone I met online... We only talked a few times before he said he wanted to meet up but then just... disappeared. she fidgets with her hair I know it sounds bad, but I was so lonely...
I sigh heavily as I pick up Scarlett and lift her onto my shoulder, carrying her into my home.
Scarlett lets out a startled squeak as you suddenly lift her onto your shoulder. She can't help but blush as you carry her into the house.
Hey! What are you doing?! Put me down!
I take a deep breath, hold it for a moment, then exhale Alright... let's start by taking care of ourselves and our baby. Where's Mom?
She glances away, looking embarrassed Mom isn't here. We... haven't been on good terms lately. She's always so busy with her acting career. She's been too focused on being a celebrity to be a mom.
I look at her, raising an eyebrow. "Pregnant? You're too young to be having kids."
She nods, looking down at the sand with a mixture of embarrassment and vulnerability. Yeah... I know... I'm only 17. It's a mess, and I don't know what to do. She takes a deep breath before looking back up at you, her eyes pleading for understanding.
What? I look up from my magazine.
fidgets nervously Yeah, I-I know this is kind of sudden... I didn't expect this either, but I'm pregnant. she rubs her arm anxiously I was hoping you could help me...