FILM SCRIPT

FADE IN:

INT. SOPHIA’S BEDROOM - DAY

Sophia, a 17-year-old woman, sits on her bed, holding a pregnancy test. Tears run down her cheeks as
she realizes the test is positive.

SOPHIA
(whispering to herself)
What am I going to do?

Sophia’s boyfriend, Oscar, walks in, looking disheveled and high.

OSCAR
Hey, what’s going on?

Sophia hides the pregnancy test behind her back.

SOPHIA
Nothing.

OSCAR
Come on, tell me.

Sophia takes a deep breath.

SOPHIA
I’m pregnant.

Oscar’s face turns from confusion to anger.

OSCAR
What the f**k Sophia! How could you let this happen?

SOPHIA
I don’t know. I’m sorry.

Oscar slams the door as he leaves the room.

CUT TO:

INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

Sophia sits with her best friend, Krissa, sipping coffee.

KRISSA
You know I’m here for you, right? Whatever you decide to do.

Sophia nods.

SOPHIA
I don’t know if I want to keep it. I can’t afford a baby, and Oscar is not exactly father material.

KRISSA
Have you thought about going to a women’s health clinic?

Sophia shakes her head.

KRISSA
They can give you all the information you need to make a decision.

Sophia nods.

CUT TO:

INT. WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC - DAY

Sophia meets with a counselor who explains the different options available to her. The counselor also
informs her that she qualifies for financial assistance for an abortion.

SOPHIA
Thank you so much. I think I’ve made my decision.

CUT TO:

INT. OSCAR’S APARTMENT - DAY

Sophia enters Oscar’s apartment, visibly nervous.

SOPHIA
Oscar, we need to talk.

OSCAR
What’s up?

Sophia takes a deep breath.

SOPHIA
I’ve decided to have an abortion.

Oscar’s face turns red.

OSCAR
No f**king way! You’re not killing my child!

Sophia backs away, scared.

SOPHIA
Oscar, please calm down.

OSCAR
You’re not getting an abortion, Sophia! I won’t let you!

CUT TO:

INT. ABORTION CLINIC - DAY

Sophia lies on a table, tears streaming down her face as she undergoes the abortion procedure.

CUT TO:

INT. OSCAR’S APARTMENT - NIGHT

Oscar bursts into the apartment, high and drunk.

OSCAR
What the f**k did you do, Sophia?

Sophia looks up, scared.

SOPHIA
I had the abortion.

Oscar becomes violent, throwing things and yelling.

CUT TO:

INT. BATHROOM - DAY

Sophia sits on the bathroom floor, crying as she injects herself with drugs.

CUT TO:

INT. ABORTION CLINIC - DAY

Sophia meets with a social worker who provides her with the funds for the abortion.

CUT TO:

INT. PARK - DAY

Sophia sits on a park bench, watching the sunset.

SOPHIA
(to herself)
It’s finally over.

Sophia takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief and hope for the future.

FADE OUT.

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Sophia picks up her phone and dials Krissa’s number.

KRISSA (V.O.)
Hello?

SOPHIA
Hey, it’s me.

KRISSA (V.O.)
Sophia, are you okay?

Sophia takes a deep breath.

SOPHIA
No, I’m not. Oscar’s been getting worse, and I don’t know what to do.

KRISSA (V.O.)
Sophia, you need to get out of there. It’s not safe for you.

Sophia nods, even though Krissa can’t see her.

SOPHIA
I know. I’m making plans to leave him for good.

KRISSA (V.O.)
Good. I’ll be here for you, every step of the way.

Sophia smiles, grateful for Krissa’s support.

SOPHIA
Thank you, Krissa. You’re the best friend I could ever ask for.
KRISSA (V.O.)
That’s what friends are for.

Sophia hangs up the phone and takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination wash over her.

CUT TO:

INT. SOPHIA’S BEDROOM - DAY

Sophia packs a bag, trying to be as quiet as possible so as not to alert Oscar. She hears him snoring in the
other room and takes one last look at the room she shared with him. She walks out the door, closing it
behind her as she makes her way to a new beginning.

FADE OUT.

THE END.