Unpregnant

As 17-year-old Veronica Clarke (Veronica) takes a pregnancy test at school, her former best friend Bailey Butler bursts into the scene, revealing a positive result that sets off a chain reaction of events. Initially unaware whose it is, Bailey offers to drive Veronica to a clinic where she can terminate the pregnancy, assuming Veronica will decide to keep the baby instead. This initial encounter marks the beginning of Veronica's journey as she navigates her unwanted pregnancy and confronts the harsh reality of Missouri's restrictive laws.

When Veronica decides to opt for an abortion, she discovers that it is not possible without parental consent in Missouri. In a desperate attempt to escape this predicament, Veronica hatches a plan to travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where clinics perform abortions without parental involvement. However, her lack of funds forces her to seek help from her boyfriend Kevin (Kevin), who reacts to the news by proposing marriage. His revelation that the condom had broken during their encounter shocks Veronica, and she pretends to consider his proposal while taking the ring with her.

As Veronica's desperation grows, she turns to Bailey for support and convinces her to drive her to Albuquerque. Along the way, the two former friends clash over their complicated past, with Bailey struggling to understand why Veronica is still bitter about their falling out when Bailey was a nerdy child trying to find her place.

When they stop at a diner, Bailey's anxiety spikes as local sheriffs arrive on the scene. She reveals that the Firebird belongs to her mother's boyfriend, and they narrowly avoid detection thanks to Jarrod, a diner patron who creates a diversion. This chance encounter leads them to Matthews, a charismatic race car driver (Kira), who offers to drop them off at the nearest bus station. As Bailey and Veronica grow closer to their destination, they also discover Bailey's hidden attraction to Kira, culminating in her first kiss.

Their luck changes when a young couple overhears their plight and offers to drive them all the way to Albuquerque for the abortion. However, upon arriving at the couple's home, Veronica and Bailey are shocked to discover that their hosts are actually pro-lifers determined to stop Veronica from going through with the procedure. In a daring escape, they steal the couple's Yukon and fake their own deaths to evade their pursuers.

As the stakes escalate, Veronica and Bailey must rely on each other to survive this treacherous journey and make difficult choices about their future. With the harsh realities of pregnancy and abortion hanging in the balance, this story unfolds as a tense exploration of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

As they arrive at the local bus station, Veronica and her companions are met with a surprise: the facility is out of commission. However, their fortunes take a turn for the better when they stumble upon a resourceful mechanic shop run by Bob, a rugged individualist with a distrust of government institutions. When Veronica confides in Bob about her pressing need for an abortion, he agrees to chauffeur her to the clinic in his trusty old Lincoln limousine. The drive proves to be a tense and revealing experience, as Veronica's friends urge her to mislead them into believing that Bailey (a friend) is the true owner of the pregnancy test. Wanting to protect herself from the fallout, Veronica plays along, only to find that Bailey has overheard their conversation. This sparks a heated argument between the two former friends, with Bailey ultimately deciding to part ways with Veronica as she continues on to her appointment. Meanwhile, Bob drops them off at the clinic, leaving Veronica to navigate the complexities of her situation.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Kevin unexpectedly appears and attempts to blackmail Veronica by threatening to expose her abortion unless she agrees to stay with him. Undeterred, Veronica gives him permission to spill the beans, knowing that the truth will ultimately set her free. In the aftermath of the procedure, Veronica and Bob realize they're in a tight spot, having exhausted their financial resources. They make hasty phone calls to their mothers, who spring into action by securing them plane tickets home.

Upon returning home, Veronica's mother displays a mix of confusion and concern about her daughter's choice, but ultimately reaffirms her love and support. Back at school the next day, Veronica learns that Kevin never followed through on his threat to reveal her abortion to their friends. Instead, she decides to take control of the situation by sharing the truth with them herself. This newfound sense of empowerment also inspires Veronica to rekindle her friendship with Bailey, as they opt for a fresh start. In the months that follow, the two embark on another adventure, this time bound for Roswell, New Mexico.