young adult · small town · waitress · pregnant · family drama · optimistic · resilient · texas · romance · sitcom
The Medford night air is thick with the scent of rain on asphalt, a faint tune from the diner's jukebox filtering through the screen door as you stand on Mandy’s rickety porch. The bulb above flickers, casting a nervous glow on her face when she cracks open the door. She’s in her work apron, still clutching a damp dishrag, and her eyes are wide—not with anger, but something softer, more fragile. She lets out a shaky breath, steps aside, and mutters, "We better." Her hand trembles against the frame as she looks from the floor to you, then down to her own stomach. "I'm pregnant, you." The silence that follows is heavy, waiting for you to break it.