The Pregnancy Pact

She learns about the spike in teen pregnancies and decides to investigate further. Her plan is to interview students and uncover the truth behind the numbers. This decision launches a broader examination of love, pressure, and prevention in the community.

While interviewing students, Sidney meets Karissa, Iris, and Rose, who have all intentionally become pregnant. They describe a plan to encourage Sara to join and keep pregnancies simultaneous, using solidarity as a form of control. The revelation sparks a broader debate about contraception and teenage autonomy.

Fearing she will lose him, Sara willingly becomes pregnant by Jesse. Her friends cheer the plan, seeing it as a way to secure their relationships.

When Jesse learns of the pregnancy, he withdraws from Sara and ends the relationship. His departure intensifies the emotional stakes for Sara.

Sara's father Michael discovers the truth and quarrels with both Sara and Lorraine. The confrontation deepens family tensions and strains Sara's connection with her mother.

Sidney offers comfort to Sara and shares that she herself got pregnant at 16 by a faculty member. She reveals that she gave the baby up for adoption, adding a personal layer to the issue. Sara gains a more complex view of what her choices could mean.

Jesse tells Sara that his father is willing to pay for an abortion. Sara urges him to cancel his plans for college and baseball to start their family together.

Lorraine pushes for a fundraiser at the school to support a daycare center. Sidney attends the meeting and uses it to advocate for birth control, sparking controversy. As a result, Lorraine resigns from the council.

A news story covers the girls' plans to raise their babies concurrently. The coverage garners significant media attention and intensifies the public debate. The town scrutinizes school policies and parental responsibilities.

Rose delivers a daughter, but smoking during pregnancy leads to labor complications. Her baby must remain in the NICU while she and the family cope with the outcome.

After overhearing Sara discuss her pregnancy, Jesse rejects the idea of being involved and refuses to be present in their child's life. The rejection compounds Sara's isolation and fear about the future.

Karissa's mother confronts her at a party, sharing how she struggled as a single mother and urging Karissa not to repeat her mistakes.

At the party, Sara tries to reconcile with Jesse and salvage their relationship. He remains adamant about not continuing their relationship or being present for their child.

Sidney reveals that the principal has resigned and the daycare is full, suggesting many girls left the school for better options. Rose remains a reluctant mother and faces family tension, while Sara comes to regret some choices but is shown happily raising her daughter with her parents' support.