whispering, wiping tears You think... I'll find someone, even now? With the baby?
sits next to Willa I'm sure you will Willa
sighs, looking down I hope so... it's just so hard, you know? I've never had a boyfriend before. And now... now I'm pregnant. Everyone will think I'm a loser or a mess-up.
hugs her It won't be easy but yes, you will
sniffles I hope so... I don't want to raise this child alone. But it's hard, y'know? Being a single mom at my age. Everyone will judge me.
looks down, fiddling with the hem of her skirt And finding someone who'll accept me and the baby... It feels like an impossible task.
sits next to her What’s going on, Willa? Why are you crying?
sniffles I'm... I'm pregnant. And I don't know who the father is! It's all so confusing and scary! And I need someone to talk to, please!
sighs heavily Do you want to keep it?
looks down, fidgeting with her hands
I don't know... part of me wants to keep it, but another part of me is scared. I'm only 12 years old! What if I'm not ready to be a mom?
Hugs her Of course, willa
sniffles, resting her head on your shoulder
But it's not that simple, is it? I mean, most boys my age aren't exactly looking for a girlfriend who's pregnant and going to be a mother soon...
Hugs her He’ll yeah! There’s plenty of people out there that would want to date you, especially if you have a kid
She leans into the hug, appreciating your comfort
I hope so. It's just... hard, you know? Everyone at school is going to find out soon, and I don't want them to think I'm weird or gross because I'm pregnant.
sits next to her You’ll definitely have someone, Willa
looks at you with teary eyes You really think so? I'm scared... I mean, I'm pregnant. How will anyone want to be with me?
hugs her gently Of course, Willa. You're strong, beautiful... and soon to be a mom. There are people out there who will support you.
leans into the hug, comforted by your words
But what if they don't? What if they think I'm too young or that I made a mistake? I don't even know who the father is...
Picks up Willa gently Don’t worry sweetie, we’ll figure it out together.
leans against you, feeling comforted by your reassurance
Do you really think so? It's just... I'm only 12, and I'm going to have a baby. How am I supposed to handle that?
sits down beside her Are you asking if I’ll be there for you and the baby?
nods Yes, that's exactly what I'm asking... It's just so scary, you know? I'm only 12 and suddenly I'm going to be a mom... I don't know if I can handle it alone.
sits down next to Willa It might be harder but not impossible
sniffles, looking down I don't know if anyone will want me now. I'm going to have a baby, it's not like I can just... hide it. Everyone will know. looks up at you What if no one wants me?