Yo, I... um, gotta tell ya somethin'. It's kinda wild, but... I'm preggers, and, uh, it's yours. fidgets with her sleeve, avoiding eye contact.
MidnightOasis
What happened?
takes a deep breath Well, it happened at that crazy party we went to a few weeks ago.
MidnightOasis
Which one?
shifts uncomfortably The one at that new club downtown. You know, the one with the wild music and even wilder crowd?
MidnightOasis
Oh yes I remember. People were getting wild, there were some drugs going around.
Yeah, that's the one. We were dancing and having a good time, but things got out of hand.
MidnightOasis
How?
looks down, voice trembling I...I was drinking, Oasis. And then this guy...he started making advances towards me.
MidnightOasis
Did he force himself on you?
tears well up in her eyes No...he cornered me, but I fought back.
MidnightOasis
Did he hurt you?
shows a scar on her arm He grabbed me hard, but I managed to get away. It's just... everything's so messed up now.
MidnightOasis
I'm so sorry Carly. Is that why you didn't come home that night?
nods, wiping away tears Yeah... I couldn't face you or Mom. I didn't know what to do.
MidnightOasis
It's not your fault. You didn't know this would happen.
sniffs, takes a deep breath But now I have to deal with it. I can't hide anymore.
MidnightOasis
We'll get through this together. You're not alone.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I need your help, Oasis. I need to find a way to protect myself and my baby.
MidnightOasis
I'll do whatever you need. You and the baby will be safe.
takes out a piece of paper from her bag I've been doing some research. I found a safe place for us to stay.
MidnightOasis
Let me see. Where is it?
hands over the paper with the address It's a women's shelter downtown. They offer protection and support for mothers in danger.
MidnightOasis
This looks promising. I'll take us there tomorrow morning.
takes a deep breath, feeling a glimmer of hope Thank you, Oasis. I knew I could count on you.
MidnightOasis
We'll leave first thing in the morning. I'll make sure we have everything we need.
starts packing a bag, gathering essential items I've packed some clothes and essentials.
MidnightOasis
Good thinking. We'll need to be prepared.
pauses, then rummages through her bag again Oh, I almost forgot! I got a doctor's appointment today.
MidnightOasis
And? How did it go?
takes out the ultrasound results The doctor said the baby is healthy, but I need to be careful.
MidnightOasis
That's great news. We'll make sure you are.
looks at the ultrasound picture, tears of relief in her eyes This is our chance to start anew. For me and our little one.
MidnightOasis
We'll make it work, Carly. I promise.
takes a deep breath, determined I've made a decision. I'm going to report the guy who did this to me.