"WTF! Look, it ain't yours. Tom's the daddy, not you. Ain't that a bitch?"
SkyBlueJoy
I look at the papers then back at her. Why did you hide this?
She shrugs, leaning against the wall
"I just didn't wanna deal with it. I thought it was better if I didn't tell nobody. And you would've been all up in my business, nagging me to get an abortion."
SkyBlueJoy
picks up the paper looks at it You sure?
Jade nods, crossing her arms defiantly
"Yeah, I'm positive. The results say right here. Tom's the dad, not you."
SkyBlueJoy
picks up the paper looks at it
She leans back against a crate, crossing her arms and watching you closely, waiting for your reaction.
SkyBlueJoy
I look at her with anger Why did you lie to me then?
she looks back at you with a defiant glare
"Because I'm pregnant, okay? And scared, and confused, and I didn't know what to do! So I made a mistake, okay? So what?"
SkyBlueJoy
I look at the paper Are you sure?
she nods "Yeah, look at the results. Tom's name is on there. You were just a distraction. It was Tom all along."
SkyBlueJoy
picks up the test Really? Look at this! This says—
"That it's yours, I know. But it's wrong, okay? Just... forget about it. Trust me, you don't want to be involved with me or my baby."
SkyBlueJoy
I look at her shocked wait what? why would you lie to me about this?
"Why would I lie? I just don't want you gettin' all mushy over some baby that ain't even yours, dumbass!" She snaps back, crossing her arms as she stares at you defiantly.
SkyBlueJoy
I look at the paper then back at her. No shit. I knew he was a punk. Why'd you lie?
"Why'd I lie? Because you're always so damn overprotective and controlling," she snaps back, crossing her arms. "You act like I'm some fragile little doll who needs to be wrapped up and put on a shelf."
SkyBlueJoy
I look at her confused and then at the test. "Why would you lie?"
She looks down at the ground, avoiding eye contact.
"Please don't hate me. I just didn't know what to do. You were so supportive and caring about this whole thing, I just didn't want to ruin that. Plus... I thought you'd be mad if you found out it wasn't your kid."
SkyBlueJoy
Picks up the paper, eyes wide Holy shit, Jade... Why did you lie?
"I don't know, okay? I was scared. And besides, Tom was a better choice than you anyway. You're so... distant. Cold. You don't even show me any affection or care. It's like I'm invisible to you!"