Kira walked into the house, her mind racing. She wanted to go to Stacy’s party but knew her strict mother, Sarah, would disapprove. She approached her parents in the kitchen, trying to build her case. “I’m an excellent student and almost never ask for anything,” Kira started.

“What do you want?” Sarah asked sternly.

“Stacy’s party tonight,” Kira admitted.

“No,” Sarah cut her off.

Kira turned to her father, Tom, for support, but he sided with Sarah. Frustrated, Kira stormed to her room, but decided she’d sneak out. She carefully made her way to the garage, accidentally knocking over some boxes. Among them, she found a photo of her older sister, Meredith, pregnant at Kira’s age.

Confused, Kira pocketed the photo and left for the party. The party was in full swing until the police arrived. Kira was caught and taken to the station. Meredith came to pick her up.

In the car, Kira confronted Meredith about the photo. Meredith hesitated but then revealed, “I’m your mother.”

Kira was stunned. At home, Sarah and Tom were waiting. “She found the photo,” Meredith explained. Kira felt betrayed and ran to the river, where Meredith found her.

“I was 15 when you were born,” Meredith said. “Mom made me hide it.”

“I’m still mad,” Kira admitted.

“I know. Can you forgive me?” Meredith asked.

Kira nodded. They hugged, ready to face the future together, knowing it would be challenging but hopeful.