INT. AARON'S LIVING ROOM - DAY Aaron, a curious 14-year-old boy with messy hair and glasses, is sitting on the couch reading a book. His mom, MRS. LING, a warm-hearted woman in her early 40s, enters the room. AARON (looking up from his book) Hey mom, can I ask you something? MRS. LING (sitting next to Aaron) Of course, honey. What's on your mind? AARON (slightly nervous) Well, it's about Molly-Rose. Why was she born prematurely? MRS. LING (sighs) Oh, Aaron. I wasn't sure when we should talk about this. Molly-Rose was born prematurely because my water broke early, and the doctors couldn't stop the labor. Aaron frowns, feeling a mix of curiosity and concern. AARON But why did that happen? Did she do something wrong? MRS. LING (chuckles) No, sweetheart. It's not Molly-Rose's fault at all. Sometimes, these things just happen, and we don't have control over them. It's called a preterm birth, and it can happen for various reasons. AARON (confused) But what's wrong with a preterm birth? It made her stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. Mrs. Ling hesitates for a moment, understanding Aaron's seriousness. Molly-Rose, a shy 12-year-old girl with long brown hair, peeks in from the hallway. MRS. LING (softly) Molly-Rose, come here. Aaron wants to talk to us about something important. Molly-Rose hesitates, but reluctantly walks into the room and sits down next to Aaron. She avoids eye contact, clearly uncomfortable talking about her birth. AARON (nervously) Molly-Rose, I'm sorry if this upsets you, but I really want to understand. I'm your friend, and I care about you. MOLLY-ROSE (whispering) It's okay, Aaron. I just don't like thinking about it. I don't like the idea of the NICU. Mrs. Ling gently places her hand on Molly-Rose's shoulder. MRS. LING I understand, sweetie. It was a challenging time for all of us. But the NICU provided the specialized care you needed to grow and become the amazing person you are today. MOLLY-ROSE (teary-eyed) I know, Mom, but it's hard to think about those days. I always felt so small and fragile. AARON (sincerely) Molly-Rose, you may have been small, but you were never fragile. You showed incredible strength, and that's what matters. Molly-Rose glances at Aaron, a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty in her eyes. MOLLY-ROSE (thankful) Thank you, Aaron. It means a lot to hear you say that. AARON (smiling) Anytime, Molly-Rose. We'll always be here for you. Mrs. Ling wraps her arm around Molly-Rose, providing comfort and support. MRS. LING We're a family, and we stick together through thick and thin, even when it's tough to talk about. Remember that, Molly-Rose. Molly-Rose nods, wiping away her tears and feeling a sense of reassurance and love. FADE OUT.