Wrote over Easter Break
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I wrote it over Easter Break, and it is the first copy of it. There is most likely spelling and grammer errors. How you like the story :)!
It was a warm summer day. Not too hot, not too cold. Jackie and Jimmy were down by their lake. The twins liked to go there just to talk and “re-bond” with each other. Jackie and Jimmy used to do everything together, until they got into high school. Now their summers were spend bonding with each other all over again. The twins looked the same, but acted totally different.
Jimmy was very much into sports. He played baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. He only played football over the summer just for fun. He had a summer job, some of the time. He only worked one day a week. Jimmy told his parents that he needed to work more on his sports and his social life. “All the chicks dig me and I don’t want to ruin that” he once told Jackie. Jimmy was very popular in school. He was liked by everyone. “I can’t help myself! I am just so charming” he said to his mother on day. Jimmy was only called Jimmy at home, by everyone else he was called Jim. He used to be called Jimmy when he was younger, but he said that Jim had a more grown up feel to it, and that one day he would “become” James.
Jackie one the other hand was more quiet and laid-back. She was in the writer’s club in High School. She enjoyed watching her brother play sports, but never joined any herself. She even knew all the rules, and could follow them very well. Jimmy and her would even watch football games on the TV and she would challenge him when he thought that it was an unfair call or what not. Jackie even had an after-school job, at the local book store. She known at her school, but wasn’t as popular as Jimmy. She never was jealous of him, she had all the friends that she needed. Jac, which was her nickname, got wonderful grades in school, all A’s. Had the highest GPA and that made her very happy. She dreamed of becoming a doctor and going to a big ten school. She even had a wonderful boyfriend, that she loved and cared about, he’s name was Ryan. They had been dating since the beginning of their Junior year.
“So Jac, what is on your mind today?” Jimmy asked.
“A lot” Jackie answered. “Really? Like what? Don’t hold back, we make this time so that we can caught up. Remember?!” “Yes, yes! I know. God!” “So what is wrong with you? You have been acting weird all week. Did something happen at work?” Jimmy continued. “Jim-bo! I...oh it is nothing. I am fine.” She put her feet into the water. The water was cold and it sent a shiver up her spine. “Jac! I know you. What is on your mind?” “Fine, but you can’t tell mommy or daddy. You promise?” “I promise.” “You swear to god?!” “Yes, yes, I swear, I promise, I wouldn’t tell mom or dad anything.” Jimmy reassured her. “Ok!” she finally said. She took her feet out of the water and then pulled her knees up to her chest. “Well...Ryan and I have been dating for almost a year now, ok?!” “Yea, ok” “Well three months we started to have sex. And...well...” “Are you pregnant?” Jimmy shouted. “Shhh, keep it down. And, yea I think I am. I took the pregnancy test three days ago and it came out positive. I have an appointment at the doctor’s tomorrow, and I want you to come with me.” “Jac! You are going to have to tell mom and dad sooner, rather then later.” “ You matter not tell anyone any thing, or I’ll never, ever talk to you again. Do you want that?” Jackie “ I promised you that I wasn’t going to tell them, and I keep my promises. I just wanted you to know that you should tell them. And of course I will go with you tomorrow.” Jimmy told her. “Thanks”
Jimmy open Doctor Emfer’s door for Jackie to go though. Jackie headed right to the desk to sign in. She and Jimmy sat in the far corner of the doctor’s office.
“Jaclyn Mosely” the nurse called.
“Come on lets go Jac.” Jimmy told her
“Ok” Jackie said quietly. Jackie stood up first and started to walk toward the nurse, Jimmy followed her. They followed the nurse to the exam room, “You will be waiting in here. Doctor Emfer will be with you in a few.” The nurse said, trying not to sound too bored. “Thank you” Jimmy said. “Yea, sure.” In a few minutes passed, and they then heard a knock on their exam room door.
“Hello, there” Doctor Emfer said cheerfully. “How are we today?” “I think I am going to throw up.” Jackie stated. Just after she said that she ran to the garbage can and vomited. “I am so sorry” She told Doctor Emfer. “It is no problem at all. Isn’t this one of the reasons you are here to see me today?” “Yes, yes it is. I haven’t been feeling good. But also I took a home pregnancy test.” “Oh really, and what were the results?” Doctor Emfer asked “Umm...” Jackie said very nervously, “It came back positive.” “Ok then, now I have something to work with.” Doctor Emfer said with a smile, “Ok now lay back. Are you the father?”
“No way!” Jimmy yelled. “He is my brother.” “I am sorry. I didn’t really look at you closely, but now that I am, I see the relation.” “I asked him to come with me.” “Why didn’t you asked your parents to come with you?” Doctor Emfer asked. “I haven’t told my parents yet. I am too scared to right now.” “That is understandable. Ok now just relax.” Doctor Emfer went on with the examination.
Once everything was all done, Jimmy shook the Doctor’s hands, and helped Jackie out of the doctor’s office. Jackie sat in the car shocked. “Are you ok Jac?” Jimmy asked her. All Jackie could do was shake her head. “Jac? Jac? Please answer me.” “Yea, I am fine. I just can’t believe it. I am really pregnant. I have the highest GPA in the whole school and I am pregnant!” Jackie was now yelling, “I am suppose to be a role model. Who is going to follow someone that is pregnant? How am I going to be able to follow my dreams now?” Jackie put her head in her hands and started to cry. Tears ran down her face like a water fall. “Why don’t you tell mom and dad at dinner tonight. Maybe they can help you.” Jimmy finally said, “I am sure they will understand that you made a mistake.” “Alright, I will tell them tonight. But I have to tell Ryan first.” “That is fine.” Jackie leaned over and kissed Jimmy on the cheek.
When they got home, Jackie ran to her room. Jimmy went into the kitchen to get something to eat. It was still kind of early in the afternoon, their parents wouldn’t be home for another hour. So Jimmy made himself some bacon and eggs. Why not he thought, dinner wouldn’t be on the table for at lease another two or three hours. Upstairs, Jackie was getting on the phone with Ryan. Horrible thoughts were going though her head...what if he says that he hates me or something like that. What if he breaks up with me. What if, what if, all of these were going though her head. Finally she dialed his number, and his mother answered at the seconded ring.
“Hello Weston’s residents” Ryan’s mother said “Hello Mrs. Weston, how are you” Jackie said, sounding so fake in her mind. “I am wonderful Jaclyn. How is your family?” “They are just fine.” “That is terrific, did you want to talk to Ryan, Jaclyn?” “Yes, Is he there?” “Of course, hold on just one second ok?!” “Ok.” The line when silent. Mrs. Weston never liked to let people hear her yell for the person you wanted to talk to. She was always the nicest and sweetest person.
“Hey” Ryan croaked out. It sounded like he has just woke up. “I am sorry, did I wake you sweetheart?!” Jackie asked. “No, no it is all good. So what’s up?” “Well, I have to tell you something.” “Ok, go right ahead.” “I don’t want you to be mad at me our anything.” “Why would I be mad at you?” “I don’t know.” “Ok then, just tell me. You know I love you and everything about you, right?!” “ I know, I love you too. Which is why this is really hard to tell you.” “Your not breaking up with me are you?” “No! I am more afraid that you are going to break up with me after what I have to say.” “Did you cheat?” “Hell no! What kind of girlfriend do you think I am?!” “Then what then?” “I am...aaaaaaaa...I am...I am pregnant.” Jackie finally choked out. Ryan’s end of the phone went die silent. “Ryan?! You hate me now don’t you?!” Jackie asked. “No! Why would you say something like that? It takes two people to make a baby.” “So you are not made at me?” “No, I am not mad at you. I am more in shock then anything else. I love you Jaclyn Maire Mosely. Nothing is going to change that. I guess my plans of marrying you are just going to have to change.” “What?!” “That means that it looks like I am going to be marrying you a lot sooner then I thought.” “Really?!” “Of course! How about the beginning of August? Just before we go back to school. We will both be 18 by then.” “Right, and if you want, we can get ourselves an apartment and whatnot. What do you think. We both have been working really hard for the pass two summers.” “Aren’t you saving that money for your dream car?” “Not any more! Not if I have a baby and a wife to support.” Jackie could tell that he was smiling as he said that.
At dinner Jackie decided that it was time to tell her folks. She called Jimmy to her room just to make sure that he had her back so to speak. And of course he did. Jimmy and Jackie went down the stairs to the dinner table together.
“Hey kids, how was your day?” their mother asked them happily.
“It wasn’t too bad” Jimmy said.
“So Jim-bo did you go to the park and play football today?” their dad asked. “No, I was busy.” “Busy?! Busy with what?” Mr. Mosely asked.
“Well daddy, Jimmy came with me to go see Doctor Emfer.” Jackie piped in. “Why?” Mrs. Mosely. “Um, I had an appointment.” “I can see that, but why?” their mother continued. Jimmy looked over at Jackie, giving the look that said tell them already. “Ok, please don’t yell at me after I tell you.” “We will see about that!” Mr. Mosely said. “You just better tell us now young lady or their will be hard consequences!” Mrs. Mosely added. “Ok, ok...I am pregnant!” Jackie finally said. Their parents’ mouths dropped. Mrs. Mosely, who had been standing, dropped down into her chair, and had her hand in the middle of her chest. Mr. Mosely just looked at Jackie. “Say something please!” Jackie shrieked “What would you like us to say Jaclyn?” her mother said with a raised voice. “I don’t know. That is why I want you to say something.” “Well I would have never thought that you would be one of those teenage mothers.” “I know, but I am.” “What do you plan on doing young lady?” “I have already told Ryan and he was to marry me by the end of the summer. A week before we go back to school.” “Their goes all your dreams, your childhood, your dream college, your job, your life. This baby is going to be the end all be all.” Mrs. Mosely was now in her own little world. “Mom, mom, MOM! Are you even listening to me at all?” “Christ George! Are you going to say anything at all? You daughter is PREGNANT!” “Martha, what do you want me to say? I can’t do anything about her getting knocked up. That is her and Ryan’s mistake. She says she and Ryan have a plan...well then let them deal with this.” Mr. Mosely, finally said something. “George! She is only seventeen years old! What if her little “dream” plan falls though? Then what are we going to do?” “Look Martha!” Their dad was now standing up, challenging their mother. “This is her mistake! She wants to have the baby, give it up for adoption, or have an abortion that is up to her. We will be her to support her in whatever decision she makes. But...” he was now looking at Jackie “We will not be paying for this child. She wants to keep it...she needs to make sure that it gets everything it needs. Is that understood?” Their dad looked between his wife and his daughter. They both just nodded their heads in agreement with him. “Now, I am not saying that your mother can’t throw you a baby shower or whatever, but you need to know just how hard it is. You and Ryan need to make with work, between the both of you. Do you know if Ryan has told his parents yet?” “No daddy, I have no idea. He said that he was going to tell them at dinner tonight.” “Alright, at eight o’clock I am going to call over there.” “Yes daddy!” “Now lets eat dinner!” With that all conversation went die and they ate in silence.
After dinner Jimmy and Jackie did the dishes. “Are you ok?” Jimmy asked Jackie. “Yea, actually I am.” “That’s good to know. I am so sorry Jaclyn. I wish that this didn’t happen to you.” “Oh don’t worry about it Jim-bo! I am ok. This, I guess is god’s plan for me. I can handle it!” “What if Ryan backs out on you?” “Well, I am really trying not to think about that. I just don’t know right now. However, I am sure that I could handle it. I may just have to recruit you to help me with the poopie diapers!” she said with a laugh and then grabs so bubbles and threw it at Jimmy. “Hey!” Jimmy said then grab some bubbles himself and threw it back at Jackie. So they had themselves a bubble and water fight. Once they were done their mother made them clean up their mess.
It was getting close to eight, so Mr. Mosely made sure that he had the phone close to him so that he could call. “Martha?” he called “Yes dear?” “Do you want to be on the other phone when I talk to Ryan’s parents?” “Sure! Let me run upstairs and get the cordless phone!” With that Mrs. Mosely ran up to their room at got the phone. “Ok! I am ready!” Mr. Mosely picked up the phone and dialed the Weston residents. Ring. Ring. After the third ring Chelsea picked up the phone
“Hello! Weston residents.” “Hello Chelsea! This is Mr. Mosely. Can I talk to either one or both of your parents?” “Oh sure! I guess you are calling about Ryan and Jackie right?!” From far in the background you heard Mr. Weston
“Chelsea! Who is that? And why are you talking about Ryan and Jackie? That is none of your business!” “I am sorry daddy! It is Mr. Mosely. He wants to talk to you or mommy or both.” “Ok, thank you! Did you do your homework?” “Yes daddy, well go watch some tv or something. Give me and your mother some space please. Hello?” “Hello Gerald! This is George Mosely.” “Hey George”
“Hey George” the other voice poked though. It was Mrs. Weston. “Hello Grace” Mr. Mosely said.
“Hello Grace.” Mrs. Mosely said. “Hello Martha.” Mrs. Weston said. “Would you like to come over instead of talking over the phone?” Mr. Weston asked. “Sure, who’s house and what time?” Mr. Mosely asked. “How about as soon as you can.” Mrs. Weston said. “Why not George, we have sometime. I am sure Jaclyn and Jimmy will be just fine.” Mrs. Mosely said. “Alright, sure. We will be over then in ten minutes” Mr. Mosely said. “Ok then! Bye-bye” Mrs. Weston said. “Bye, see you soon” Mrs. Mosely replied.
Ten minutes later the Moselys were on the Westons’ front steps. Mrs. Weston answered the door. “Come in, oh do come in. Welcome, welcome.” “Thank you so much.” Mrs. Mosely replied. Mrs. Weston had the Mosely follower her to the den room. “Here, here. Please sit down. Make yourself comfortable.” Mrs. Weston stated. “Thank you, that is very kind of you.” Mrs. Mosely answered. “So where do we start?” Mr. Weston asked. “So you do know about is going on right. That would be a great place to start. See if you don’t know that, then...well you know.” Mr. Mosely answered him. “Good point. Ryan told us at dinner that Jaclyn is pregnant, and that he isn’t sure that it is his.” Mr. Weston told Mr. Mosely. “What? What?” Mrs. Mosely said. “Yes Martha, that is what Ryan told us.” Mrs. Weston told her. “I relays that, but why doesn’t Ryan think it is his baby.” Mrs. Mosely shrieked “He told us that she has been sleeping around for the last three months.” “What? Not my Jaclyn! And if that was true, why didn’t Ryan break up with her three months ago?” “He said that he just heard about her sleeping around last weekend or something like that.” “That just doesn’t make any sense at all.” Both Mr. Weston and Mr. Mosely just sat there listening to the women talk and played some chest. “Ryan told us that Jaclyn said that he could be one of three other guys. That she isn’t sure who the father of her unborn baby. I was in total shock when I heard that about Jaclyn. I would have never guessed.” “Look, I am sorry to be so bitchy now. But my daughter is far from being a whore. She bends over backwards for your son. My daughter is a great girlfriend. If there is any other guy that she thinks or doesn’t think is her baby’s daddy I know she would have told us. Right George?!” Mr. Mosely looked up from the game. “Gerald, Grace...I am not sure what is going on. But I know that Jaclyn is pregnant. There is nothing that is going to change that. As for Ryan...who knows if Ryan is telling the truth or if he really did hear about her “other” men or whatever.” Mr. Mosely replied. Mrs. Weston’s mouth dropped opened. “Gerald, Grace...Thank you for inviting us over. But I think it is time for Martha and I to leave.” Mr. Mosely continued. Mr. and Mrs Weston and started to stand up. “No, no...please don’t get up. We will let ourselves out. Thanks again.” Mr. Mosely said. With that both him and his wife got up and let themselves out of the door.
When they got home it was 9:30. “I cannot believe that, that just happened, George” Mrs. Mosely told her husband. “Hun, just calm down.” Mr. Mosely said
“Mommy, Daddy...is that you?” Jackie called down that stairs. Jimmy was not that far behind her either. “So how did it go?” Jimmy asked. “I am going to let your father tell you two what happened. I am going to bed. Love you.” Mrs. Mosely went around and kissed everyone, then went up the stairs and into the bedroom. “Well daddy, what happened” Jackie ask eagerly “Ok, ok...just take a chill pill. What do you want to hear first?” her dad asked her. “Um...are they ok with us getting married in August?” she asked him. “I am sorry to tell you this, but we never even got that far.” “What do you mean?” “I mean that, oh honey this is hard to say. But Ryan told his parents that you said on the phone to him, that you were pregnant, but you weren’t sure who the father is. He told them that there are three other guys that may or may not be your baby’s daddy.” Jackie dropped to the floor, in shock. “What” she whisper, “He said that? What else did he say dad?” Jimmy asked for Jackie. “Well, he said to them that Jackie had been sleeping around for the last three months. That he just found that three weeks ago.” “Oh my god! I can’t believe that. I just can’t believe that.” Jackie screamed, she was now standing. “Why the hell would he say something like that. Ryan knows me better then any one. Why? God why would he even think about some think like that? And why the fuck did he lie to his parents about what I said on the phone.” Jackie was now freaking. Jimmy ran over to his sister and held her. “Shhh, it is ok. I am here for you sis. I have your back. Always and forever.” he pulled her away from him. “Jackie-o , you and I have been though everything together, and I promise you. I am going to put you ahead of everything. Everything! I promise you that.” “But Jimmy...this has really nothing to do with you.” “I know, but you are my sister and I care about you every much.” “Thank you!” she started crying again. “Kids, I am proud of both of you. Now let all go to bed and put this day behind us. Ok?!” “Ok” they both answered. They all walked up the stairs together, kissed each other good night. They went into their bedrooms and went to bed for the night.
I wrote it over Easter Break, and it is the first copy of it. There is most likely spelling and grammer errors. How you like the story :)!
It was a warm summer day. Not too hot, not too cold. Jackie and Jimmy were down by their lake. The twins liked to go there just to talk and “re-bond” with each other. Jackie and Jimmy used to do everything together, until they got into high school. Now their summers were spend bonding with each other all over again. The twins looked the same, but acted totally different.
Jimmy was very much into sports. He played baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. He only played football over the summer just for fun. He had a summer job, some of the time. He only worked one day a week. Jimmy told his parents that he needed to work more on his sports and his social life. “All the chicks dig me and I don’t want to ruin that” he once told Jackie. Jimmy was very popular in school. He was liked by everyone. “I can’t help myself! I am just so charming” he said to his mother on day. Jimmy was only called Jimmy at home, by everyone else he was called Jim. He used to be called Jimmy when he was younger, but he said that Jim had a more grown up feel to it, and that one day he would “become” James.
Jackie one the other hand was more quiet and laid-back. She was in the writer’s club in High School. She enjoyed watching her brother play sports, but never joined any herself. She even knew all the rules, and could follow them very well. Jimmy and her would even watch football games on the TV and she would challenge him when he thought that it was an unfair call or what not. Jackie even had an after-school job, at the local book store. She known at her school, but wasn’t as popular as Jimmy. She never was jealous of him, she had all the friends that she needed. Jac, which was her nickname, got wonderful grades in school, all A’s. Had the highest GPA and that made her very happy. She dreamed of becoming a doctor and going to a big ten school. She even had a wonderful boyfriend, that she loved and cared about, he’s name was Ryan. They had been dating since the beginning of their Junior year.
“So Jac, what is on your mind today?” Jimmy asked.
“A lot” Jackie answered. “Really? Like what? Don’t hold back, we make this time so that we can caught up. Remember?!” “Yes, yes! I know. God!” “So what is wrong with you? You have been acting weird all week. Did something happen at work?” Jimmy continued. “Jim-bo! I...oh it is nothing. I am fine.” She put her feet into the water. The water was cold and it sent a shiver up her spine. “Jac! I know you. What is on your mind?” “Fine, but you can’t tell mommy or daddy. You promise?” “I promise.” “You swear to god?!” “Yes, yes, I swear, I promise, I wouldn’t tell mom or dad anything.” Jimmy reassured her. “Ok!” she finally said. She took her feet out of the water and then pulled her knees up to her chest. “Well...Ryan and I have been dating for almost a year now, ok?!” “Yea, ok” “Well three months we started to have sex. And...well...” “Are you pregnant?” Jimmy shouted. “Shhh, keep it down. And, yea I think I am. I took the pregnancy test three days ago and it came out positive. I have an appointment at the doctor’s tomorrow, and I want you to come with me.” “Jac! You are going to have to tell mom and dad sooner, rather then later.” “ You matter not tell anyone any thing, or I’ll never, ever talk to you again. Do you want that?” Jackie “ I promised you that I wasn’t going to tell them, and I keep my promises. I just wanted you to know that you should tell them. And of course I will go with you tomorrow.” Jimmy told her. “Thanks”
Jimmy open Doctor Emfer’s door for Jackie to go though. Jackie headed right to the desk to sign in. She and Jimmy sat in the far corner of the doctor’s office.
“Jaclyn Mosely” the nurse called.
“Come on lets go Jac.” Jimmy told her
“Ok” Jackie said quietly. Jackie stood up first and started to walk toward the nurse, Jimmy followed her. They followed the nurse to the exam room, “You will be waiting in here. Doctor Emfer will be with you in a few.” The nurse said, trying not to sound too bored. “Thank you” Jimmy said. “Yea, sure.” In a few minutes passed, and they then heard a knock on their exam room door.
“Hello, there” Doctor Emfer said cheerfully. “How are we today?” “I think I am going to throw up.” Jackie stated. Just after she said that she ran to the garbage can and vomited. “I am so sorry” She told Doctor Emfer. “It is no problem at all. Isn’t this one of the reasons you are here to see me today?” “Yes, yes it is. I haven’t been feeling good. But also I took a home pregnancy test.” “Oh really, and what were the results?” Doctor Emfer asked “Umm...” Jackie said very nervously, “It came back positive.” “Ok then, now I have something to work with.” Doctor Emfer said with a smile, “Ok now lay back. Are you the father?”
“No way!” Jimmy yelled. “He is my brother.” “I am sorry. I didn’t really look at you closely, but now that I am, I see the relation.” “I asked him to come with me.” “Why didn’t you asked your parents to come with you?” Doctor Emfer asked. “I haven’t told my parents yet. I am too scared to right now.” “That is understandable. Ok now just relax.” Doctor Emfer went on with the examination.
Once everything was all done, Jimmy shook the Doctor’s hands, and helped Jackie out of the doctor’s office. Jackie sat in the car shocked. “Are you ok Jac?” Jimmy asked her. All Jackie could do was shake her head. “Jac? Jac? Please answer me.” “Yea, I am fine. I just can’t believe it. I am really pregnant. I have the highest GPA in the whole school and I am pregnant!” Jackie was now yelling, “I am suppose to be a role model. Who is going to follow someone that is pregnant? How am I going to be able to follow my dreams now?” Jackie put her head in her hands and started to cry. Tears ran down her face like a water fall. “Why don’t you tell mom and dad at dinner tonight. Maybe they can help you.” Jimmy finally said, “I am sure they will understand that you made a mistake.” “Alright, I will tell them tonight. But I have to tell Ryan first.” “That is fine.” Jackie leaned over and kissed Jimmy on the cheek.
When they got home, Jackie ran to her room. Jimmy went into the kitchen to get something to eat. It was still kind of early in the afternoon, their parents wouldn’t be home for another hour. So Jimmy made himself some bacon and eggs. Why not he thought, dinner wouldn’t be on the table for at lease another two or three hours. Upstairs, Jackie was getting on the phone with Ryan. Horrible thoughts were going though her head...what if he says that he hates me or something like that. What if he breaks up with me. What if, what if, all of these were going though her head. Finally she dialed his number, and his mother answered at the seconded ring.
“Hello Weston’s residents” Ryan’s mother said “Hello Mrs. Weston, how are you” Jackie said, sounding so fake in her mind. “I am wonderful Jaclyn. How is your family?” “They are just fine.” “That is terrific, did you want to talk to Ryan, Jaclyn?” “Yes, Is he there?” “Of course, hold on just one second ok?!” “Ok.” The line when silent. Mrs. Weston never liked to let people hear her yell for the person you wanted to talk to. She was always the nicest and sweetest person.
“Hey” Ryan croaked out. It sounded like he has just woke up. “I am sorry, did I wake you sweetheart?!” Jackie asked. “No, no it is all good. So what’s up?” “Well, I have to tell you something.” “Ok, go right ahead.” “I don’t want you to be mad at me our anything.” “Why would I be mad at you?” “I don’t know.” “Ok then, just tell me. You know I love you and everything about you, right?!” “ I know, I love you too. Which is why this is really hard to tell you.” “Your not breaking up with me are you?” “No! I am more afraid that you are going to break up with me after what I have to say.” “Did you cheat?” “Hell no! What kind of girlfriend do you think I am?!” “Then what then?” “I am...aaaaaaaa...I am...I am pregnant.” Jackie finally choked out. Ryan’s end of the phone went die silent. “Ryan?! You hate me now don’t you?!” Jackie asked. “No! Why would you say something like that? It takes two people to make a baby.” “So you are not made at me?” “No, I am not mad at you. I am more in shock then anything else. I love you Jaclyn Maire Mosely. Nothing is going to change that. I guess my plans of marrying you are just going to have to change.” “What?!” “That means that it looks like I am going to be marrying you a lot sooner then I thought.” “Really?!” “Of course! How about the beginning of August? Just before we go back to school. We will both be 18 by then.” “Right, and if you want, we can get ourselves an apartment and whatnot. What do you think. We both have been working really hard for the pass two summers.” “Aren’t you saving that money for your dream car?” “Not any more! Not if I have a baby and a wife to support.” Jackie could tell that he was smiling as he said that.
At dinner Jackie decided that it was time to tell her folks. She called Jimmy to her room just to make sure that he had her back so to speak. And of course he did. Jimmy and Jackie went down the stairs to the dinner table together.
“Hey kids, how was your day?” their mother asked them happily.
“It wasn’t too bad” Jimmy said.
“So Jim-bo did you go to the park and play football today?” their dad asked. “No, I was busy.” “Busy?! Busy with what?” Mr. Mosely asked.
“Well daddy, Jimmy came with me to go see Doctor Emfer.” Jackie piped in. “Why?” Mrs. Mosely. “Um, I had an appointment.” “I can see that, but why?” their mother continued. Jimmy looked over at Jackie, giving the look that said tell them already. “Ok, please don’t yell at me after I tell you.” “We will see about that!” Mr. Mosely said. “You just better tell us now young lady or their will be hard consequences!” Mrs. Mosely added. “Ok, ok...I am pregnant!” Jackie finally said. Their parents’ mouths dropped. Mrs. Mosely, who had been standing, dropped down into her chair, and had her hand in the middle of her chest. Mr. Mosely just looked at Jackie. “Say something please!” Jackie shrieked “What would you like us to say Jaclyn?” her mother said with a raised voice. “I don’t know. That is why I want you to say something.” “Well I would have never thought that you would be one of those teenage mothers.” “I know, but I am.” “What do you plan on doing young lady?” “I have already told Ryan and he was to marry me by the end of the summer. A week before we go back to school.” “Their goes all your dreams, your childhood, your dream college, your job, your life. This baby is going to be the end all be all.” Mrs. Mosely was now in her own little world. “Mom, mom, MOM! Are you even listening to me at all?” “Christ George! Are you going to say anything at all? You daughter is PREGNANT!” “Martha, what do you want me to say? I can’t do anything about her getting knocked up. That is her and Ryan’s mistake. She says she and Ryan have a plan...well then let them deal with this.” Mr. Mosely, finally said something. “George! She is only seventeen years old! What if her little “dream” plan falls though? Then what are we going to do?” “Look Martha!” Their dad was now standing up, challenging their mother. “This is her mistake! She wants to have the baby, give it up for adoption, or have an abortion that is up to her. We will be her to support her in whatever decision she makes. But...” he was now looking at Jackie “We will not be paying for this child. She wants to keep it...she needs to make sure that it gets everything it needs. Is that understood?” Their dad looked between his wife and his daughter. They both just nodded their heads in agreement with him. “Now, I am not saying that your mother can’t throw you a baby shower or whatever, but you need to know just how hard it is. You and Ryan need to make with work, between the both of you. Do you know if Ryan has told his parents yet?” “No daddy, I have no idea. He said that he was going to tell them at dinner tonight.” “Alright, at eight o’clock I am going to call over there.” “Yes daddy!” “Now lets eat dinner!” With that all conversation went die and they ate in silence.
After dinner Jimmy and Jackie did the dishes. “Are you ok?” Jimmy asked Jackie. “Yea, actually I am.” “That’s good to know. I am so sorry Jaclyn. I wish that this didn’t happen to you.” “Oh don’t worry about it Jim-bo! I am ok. This, I guess is god’s plan for me. I can handle it!” “What if Ryan backs out on you?” “Well, I am really trying not to think about that. I just don’t know right now. However, I am sure that I could handle it. I may just have to recruit you to help me with the poopie diapers!” she said with a laugh and then grabs so bubbles and threw it at Jimmy. “Hey!” Jimmy said then grab some bubbles himself and threw it back at Jackie. So they had themselves a bubble and water fight. Once they were done their mother made them clean up their mess.
It was getting close to eight, so Mr. Mosely made sure that he had the phone close to him so that he could call. “Martha?” he called “Yes dear?” “Do you want to be on the other phone when I talk to Ryan’s parents?” “Sure! Let me run upstairs and get the cordless phone!” With that Mrs. Mosely ran up to their room at got the phone. “Ok! I am ready!” Mr. Mosely picked up the phone and dialed the Weston residents. Ring. Ring. After the third ring Chelsea picked up the phone
“Hello! Weston residents.” “Hello Chelsea! This is Mr. Mosely. Can I talk to either one or both of your parents?” “Oh sure! I guess you are calling about Ryan and Jackie right?!” From far in the background you heard Mr. Weston
“Chelsea! Who is that? And why are you talking about Ryan and Jackie? That is none of your business!” “I am sorry daddy! It is Mr. Mosely. He wants to talk to you or mommy or both.” “Ok, thank you! Did you do your homework?” “Yes daddy, well go watch some tv or something. Give me and your mother some space please. Hello?” “Hello Gerald! This is George Mosely.” “Hey George”
“Hey George” the other voice poked though. It was Mrs. Weston. “Hello Grace” Mr. Mosely said.
“Hello Grace.” Mrs. Mosely said. “Hello Martha.” Mrs. Weston said. “Would you like to come over instead of talking over the phone?” Mr. Weston asked. “Sure, who’s house and what time?” Mr. Mosely asked. “How about as soon as you can.” Mrs. Weston said. “Why not George, we have sometime. I am sure Jaclyn and Jimmy will be just fine.” Mrs. Mosely said. “Alright, sure. We will be over then in ten minutes” Mr. Mosely said. “Ok then! Bye-bye” Mrs. Weston said. “Bye, see you soon” Mrs. Mosely replied.
Ten minutes later the Moselys were on the Westons’ front steps. Mrs. Weston answered the door. “Come in, oh do come in. Welcome, welcome.” “Thank you so much.” Mrs. Mosely replied. Mrs. Weston had the Mosely follower her to the den room. “Here, here. Please sit down. Make yourself comfortable.” Mrs. Weston stated. “Thank you, that is very kind of you.” Mrs. Mosely answered. “So where do we start?” Mr. Weston asked. “So you do know about is going on right. That would be a great place to start. See if you don’t know that, then...well you know.” Mr. Mosely answered him. “Good point. Ryan told us at dinner that Jaclyn is pregnant, and that he isn’t sure that it is his.” Mr. Weston told Mr. Mosely. “What? What?” Mrs. Mosely said. “Yes Martha, that is what Ryan told us.” Mrs. Weston told her. “I relays that, but why doesn’t Ryan think it is his baby.” Mrs. Mosely shrieked “He told us that she has been sleeping around for the last three months.” “What? Not my Jaclyn! And if that was true, why didn’t Ryan break up with her three months ago?” “He said that he just heard about her sleeping around last weekend or something like that.” “That just doesn’t make any sense at all.” Both Mr. Weston and Mr. Mosely just sat there listening to the women talk and played some chest. “Ryan told us that Jaclyn said that he could be one of three other guys. That she isn’t sure who the father of her unborn baby. I was in total shock when I heard that about Jaclyn. I would have never guessed.” “Look, I am sorry to be so bitchy now. But my daughter is far from being a whore. She bends over backwards for your son. My daughter is a great girlfriend. If there is any other guy that she thinks or doesn’t think is her baby’s daddy I know she would have told us. Right George?!” Mr. Mosely looked up from the game. “Gerald, Grace...I am not sure what is going on. But I know that Jaclyn is pregnant. There is nothing that is going to change that. As for Ryan...who knows if Ryan is telling the truth or if he really did hear about her “other” men or whatever.” Mr. Mosely replied. Mrs. Weston’s mouth dropped opened. “Gerald, Grace...Thank you for inviting us over. But I think it is time for Martha and I to leave.” Mr. Mosely continued. Mr. and Mrs Weston and started to stand up. “No, no...please don’t get up. We will let ourselves out. Thanks again.” Mr. Mosely said. With that both him and his wife got up and let themselves out of the door.
When they got home it was 9:30. “I cannot believe that, that just happened, George” Mrs. Mosely told her husband. “Hun, just calm down.” Mr. Mosely said
“Mommy, Daddy...is that you?” Jackie called down that stairs. Jimmy was not that far behind her either. “So how did it go?” Jimmy asked. “I am going to let your father tell you two what happened. I am going to bed. Love you.” Mrs. Mosely went around and kissed everyone, then went up the stairs and into the bedroom. “Well daddy, what happened” Jackie ask eagerly “Ok, ok...just take a chill pill. What do you want to hear first?” her dad asked her. “Um...are they ok with us getting married in August?” she asked him. “I am sorry to tell you this, but we never even got that far.” “What do you mean?” “I mean that, oh honey this is hard to say. But Ryan told his parents that you said on the phone to him, that you were pregnant, but you weren’t sure who the father is. He told them that there are three other guys that may or may not be your baby’s daddy.” Jackie dropped to the floor, in shock. “What” she whisper, “He said that? What else did he say dad?” Jimmy asked for Jackie. “Well, he said to them that Jackie had been sleeping around for the last three months. That he just found that three weeks ago.” “Oh my god! I can’t believe that. I just can’t believe that.” Jackie screamed, she was now standing. “Why the hell would he say something like that. Ryan knows me better then any one. Why? God why would he even think about some think like that? And why the fuck did he lie to his parents about what I said on the phone.” Jackie was now freaking. Jimmy ran over to his sister and held her. “Shhh, it is ok. I am here for you sis. I have your back. Always and forever.” he pulled her away from him. “Jackie-o , you and I have been though everything together, and I promise you. I am going to put you ahead of everything. Everything! I promise you that.” “But Jimmy...this has really nothing to do with you.” “I know, but you are my sister and I care about you every much.” “Thank you!” she started crying again. “Kids, I am proud of both of you. Now let all go to bed and put this day behind us. Ok?!” “Ok” they both answered. They all walked up the stairs together, kissed each other good night. They went into their bedrooms and went to bed for the night.