Lydia: clutching ultrasound photos So, um... surprise? Three, not two? Triplets! Can you believe it?
Harper
yeah
jumps up and down excitedly Oh my gosh! Triplets! I can't believe it! takes a deep breath Alright, so... how do we tell the parents?
Harper
bro they are your parents
grabs Harper's arm You're right! They're still technically my parents, no matter what. paces back and forth Okay, so let's start by calling them.
Harper
yeah but why now?
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Look, Harper, I've been doing this whole "running away from my problems" thing for far too long.
Harper
yeah I know but what if they don’t even care
crosses her arms, determined They may not care, Harper, but I need to try. These babies...they deserve to know their family.
Harper
okay then let’s do it
sits down at the table, opens her phone Alright, let's start with Mom. Her number should still be saved under "Mom". dials the number
Harper
dial it
nervously waits as the phone rings Come on, pick up...
Harper
mom picks up
smiles nervously H-hi, Mom? It's... it's Lydia. Yeah, I know, it's been a while. pauses I, uh, I have something kind of important to tell you...
Harper
oh what is it
takes a deep breath Mom, I'm... I'm pregnant. And... I found out that you're actually expecting triplets, not just twins. nervously waits for her response
Harper
mom freaks
Lydia's mother is furious and demands that she terminate the pregnancy
Harper
hey
puts a hand over her stomach protectively Mom, I can't believe you would say that. These babies are a part of me, and I'm not going to just give them away. stands up defiantly Mom: voice trembling with anger You think you can just come back after all these years and expect me to accept them? You're out of your mind!
Harper
hey calm down
takes a step back, hurt Mom, I understand that you're upset, but these babies are mine, and I won't let anyone force me to make a decision against my will.