Living Room – Night
The room is quiet, but the tension between Bethany and Larry is impossible to ignore. Bethany stands near the window, holding back tears. Larry sits across the room, visibly frustrated.
Bethany
Larry, I don’t want our marriage to end like this.
Larry
Then what do you want me to do, Bethany?
Bethany
I want us to get tested. Maybe we should find out if we can have a baby. Maybe… maybe the results will change everything.
Larry
You really think having a baby is going to fix everything between us?
Bethany
I don’t know. But I know I don’t want to lose you.
Bethany reaches for his hand, but he pulls it back. The silence grows heavier.
Larry
Fine. We’ll get the tests.
A small sense of hope appears on Bethany’s face.
Medical Clinic – Day
Bethany and Larry sit side by side in a waiting room. Bethany keeps glancing at Larry, hoping for reassurance. He is focused on his phone.
Nurse
Bethany? Larry? The doctor is ready to see you.
Doctor’s Office – Day
Doctor
We’ll begin with the necessary tests and then we’ll review the results together.
Bethany
Okay, Doctor.
Doctor
Try not to worry. We’ll take this one step at a time.
Bethany forces a small smile. Larry says nothing.
Clinic – Later
Bethany
Doctor… what happened?
Doctor
The pregnancy test wasn’t successful.
Bethany
What do you mean it wasn’t successful?
Doctor
The test didn’t produce a reliable result. In some cases, body weight and other factors can make certain tests more difficult to perform accurately.
Bethany
So… it failed because of my weight?
Doctor
I’m saying that your weight may be one of the factors affecting the test. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions yet.
Bethany wipes away a tear. Larry watches her silently.
Living Room – Night
Bethany sits alone on the couch. The report lies on the table. Her hands tremble slightly. Larry walks in and picks it up.
Bethany
Larry, please don’t give up on me. We can try again.
Larry
You said this test was going to change everything. But now we’re right back where we started.
Bethany
No. We’re not. We still have another chance.
Larry
How many chances do you think we have?
Bethany
As many as it takes.
Larry turns away.
Medical Clinic – Day (Second Visit)
A few days later, Bethany and Larry return. She looks nervous but determined. Larry sits with his arms crossed.
Doctor
We’re going to repeat the test and see if we can get a clearer result this time.
Bethany
I just want to know the truth.
The test is performed. They wait. Minutes feel like hours. The doctor returns, his expression unreadable.
Bethany
Doctor?
Doctor
Unfortunately, the test has failed again.
Bethany
Again?
Doctor
Yes. We still don’t have a reliable result.
Larry takes the report and studies it carefully. Bethany watches him. She knows something has changed.
Clinic Hallway – Moments Later
Bethany
Larry, please say something.
Larry stops walking and holds up the report.
Larry
Do you understand what this means?
Bethany
It means the test failed.
Larry
It means we still don’t have the answer.
Bethany
Then we can try again.
Larry
No. This is your last chance.
Bethany
What?
Larry
If you pass the pregnancy test, then maybe we can move forward. But if you don’t… I will divorce you.
Bethany
Larry, you can’t be serious.
Larry
I’m completely serious. I’m giving you one final chance.
Bethany
And what if the test fails again?
Larry
Then you already know what happens next.
Bethany stands frozen in the hallway. Larry walks away and disappears around the corner. Her eyes fill with tears. The report remains tightly clutched in her hand. For Bethany, everything now depends on one final chance.