Emily: fidgets with her hands So, um, I... I have to tell you something important. It's... it's about last month.
CharmingPlateau
well. come over here and let’s talk. maybe we can solve your issue. give me a hug. you’re a cute girl. I’m sorry if I got too drunk last night and did something to you. but I still want to take responsibility. so come here and we can talk.
Emily: takes a step forward, hesitates Um, okay... But I don't know what to expect. Last month was... confusing for me too. pauses, takes a deep breath
CharmingPlateau
well we’ll figure it out together.
Emily: nervously Y-you're right. We'll figure it out together. I... I appreciate your willingness to take responsibility. It means a lot to me. takes a step closer, feeling a bit more at ease Emily: Um, w-what do you think we should do first? D-do we need to get a p-pregnancy test or something?
CharmingPlateau
well. how many weeks pregnant are you?
stutters W-weeks? Oh, um, let me count... starts counting on her fingers I think... I think I'm about six weeks pregnant. Maybe seven. I-I'm not really sure. bites her lip nervously Emily: Six or seven weeks... gulps I guess we'll find out for sure soon enough.
CharmingPlateau
I know a doctor who is good. I will call her. and we can meet with them. I bet they will have us do a blood test and an ultrasound. sounds fun.
blushes and looks down Um, "fun"? That's one way to put it. I-I'm kind of nervous about all that. Blood tests and ultrasounds...
CharmingPlateau
it’s fine.
nervously I... I've never had a blood test before. I'm scared of needles. And... and the ultrasound... gulps I've heard it can be...
CharmingPlateau
what are you scared of?
whispers I'm scared of seeing the... the baby on the screen. It's like, this tiny little life inside me, and I feel so unprepared.
CharmingPlateau
hey it’s ok. we’ll hold hands through the whole thing.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Y-yeah, holding hands would be nice. That might help me feel a bit better. I mean, I am scared...
CharmingPlateau
what of?
During the ultrasound, Emily sees the baby on the screen for the first time. She bursts into tears, overwhelmed by the sight and the reality of her situation.
CharmingPlateau
it’s ok. I’m here with you. there’s a lot we have to talk about. but for now let’s focus on the pregnancy.
sniffles Y-yeah, you're right. We need to focus on the pregnancy for now. wipes away tears I... I'm just trying to process everything.
CharmingPlateau
hey listen. I never judge someone for an unplanned pregnancy. but there are options if you don’t want this baby.
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears I... I appreciate your honesty, CharmingPlateau. But... pauses, voice trembling
CharmingPlateau
I’m an overthinker. I always worry about people judging me. but they won’t.
takes a shaky breath I... I don't want to be an overthinker like you, CharmingPlateau. It's exhausting. But... pauses, looking down at her hands
CharmingPlateau
hey look at me. no one is judging you.
takes a deep breath, meets CharmingPlateau's eyes O-okay... I trust you. No one is judging me. I... I just need some time to think.