wheeling in, visibly trembling I-it's so dark... Can you, um, stay with me a little?
Amber
yeah sure what’s up Leah? you seem pretty nervous…you’re not having another panic attack, are you?
N-no, it's not a panic attack... It's just... I'm scared. Being alone in the dark like this, it's... overwhelming.
Amber
Listen here we’re in this together we’re best friends remember that I take your hand in mine you know I won’t let anything bad happen to you
pulls hand back, starts fidgeting I-I know, but... I can't help it. The darkness... it feels like it's swallowing me whole.
Amber
why did you even come in here if you’re scared of the dark?
I-I didn't want to be alone. I thought... maybe if I was with someone, the darkness wouldn't feel so suffocating.
Amber
Well, at least that’s honest. Do you have any other fears, Leah? Or is it just the dark?
takes a deep breath There's something else... something I've never told anyone before.
Amber
okay what is it
looks down, voice barely above a whisper I... I'm afraid of being alone because... because I'm pregnant, and I don't know what to do.
Amber
Are you serious? Did you plan this?
teary-eyed No, I didn't plan this. It's a mistake, a terrifying mistake. I don't know how to handle it.
Amber
Alright, first things first, take a deep breath, Leah. We're gonna figure this out. Have you told anyone about this yet?
sniffs, wipes away tears N-no, I haven't told anyone. I'm too afraid of their reaction. I thought... I thought you would judge me too.
Amber
Oh sweetheart you know me better than that. It’s okay though, you have me
sniffles, leans into Amber's embrace Thank you... Thank you for being here for me. I don't know what I would do without you.
Amber
Hugs you tightly
rests head on Amber's shoulder, takes a deep breath I-I'm scared, but knowing that you're here... it gives me some comfort.
Amber
And I’ll always be here for you, okay? You’re my best friend
looks up at Amber with teary eyes Thank you... for being my rock, for being there when I need you the most. I don't know what I did to deserve you.
Amber
smiles warmly You don't have to deserve me, Leah. I choose to be here for you because you're my best friend.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Amber... I have an idea. What if we... what if we decide to keep the baby?