Second , I know you ’ re scared . Raising a kid is not easy . Trust me . It was no walk in the park raising you all on my own … But you know what made it worth it ?
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What ?
You .
MARRIED ALEX
YOUNG MOM
( Alex is quiet .) You were what kept me going . I was so so nervous that I wouldn ’ t be able to do it . But then all of a sudden , I was holding you in my hands . Watching you take your first breath . And those worries were pushed away . And I realized that I wasn ’ t alone . You were on this journey with me . And that ’ s when I knew everything would be okay .
( Beat )
I can do it . Right , mom ?
I know you can .
MARRIED ALEX
YOUNG MOM
( The spotlight on them fades and we are taken back to Mom and Alex at the cemetery once more . They have been watching the previous scene take place . Alex is now resting his head on Mom ’ s shoulder . It ’ s quiet .)
I think it ’ s time now .
MOM
ALEX No .. No . You-you can ’ t just leave . Not right now . Just stay a little longer . Please . Please mom .
MOM Alex . I promise . It ’ s going to be okay . You remember what I told you the last time we saw each other ?
( On their side , another spotlight shines over a hospital bed . Young Mom is lying on the bed . Married Alex is by her side , holding her hands in his . He ’ s sobbing .)
MARRIED ALEX Mom ! Please . You can ’ t leave me ! I need you .