Tracy: twists her hair, whispers I-I'm sorry, we need to talk about... the baby's... real dad. Fuck.
looking startled as Tracy approaches What's... what's going on?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact It's... it's about that night, the one with the party. I saw your brother there, MysticalWhale...
My brother? What are you talking about?
pauses, searching for her words He... he was at the party that night. I saw him. With my own eyes. And... and after that, something happened between us...
Something between us? What do you mean?
looks down, ashamed We... we ended up in a private room together. I-I didn't know how it happened.
tears well up in her eyes I woke up the next morning... with a headache and disorientation. And there was a note left on the bedside table.
hands trembling, pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from her purse It said... "Meet me at the park at noon.
nods, wiping away tears Yes... I went. He was waiting for me, leaning against a bench. And he... he admitted it.
He admitted it? What did he say?
takes a shaky breath He said he wanted to take responsibility. That he felt guilty and afraid of the consequences.
takes a deep breath, determined I told him that I needed time to think. That I deserved answers and clarity.
Did he give you any answers?
shakes her head Not completely. But he promised me that he would be there for the baby, if I decided to raise them together.
takes a deep breath, looks determined I want to do what's best for the baby. But I need more answers first. I need to know everything.
I'll help you find those answers. We can figure this out together.
takes a relieved breath Thank you, MysticalWhale. I-I think we should start by asking his family.
Alright. Let's start with his family. We'll get to the bottom of this.
determined We should start by visiting his parents. They need to know what happened too.
Agreed. Let's go talk to them.
takes out her phone and starts looking for their address I found it. His parents live at 123 Maple Street. Let's go.
Alright, let's go to Maple Street. We're going to get some answers.
takes a deep breath, buckles her seatbelt Let's go to Maple Street and uncover the truth. Together.
drives to Maple Street Here we are. Let's go talk to his parents.
steps out of the car, takes a moment to compose herself Here goes nothing. knocks on the door
waits alongside Tracy as the door opens
The door opens to reveal an angry and shocked expression on the face of the estranged family member's parent.