Page 81 (1/2)

“You don’t think…” Gemma’s voice trailed off

I lean back against the wall, still feeling dizzy and nauseated I have no desire to go back out there right now

“Annie,” I hear Gemma’s soft voice penetrate the door “Can I come in?”

“Yeah,” I reach up and unlock the door for her

She enters slowly, givinga pair of ripped jeans and pale pink sweater that hangs off her shoulders “Babe,” she gives ht smile “Is there any chance…” She trails

Deep down, I know there’s a good chance We were never careful We’d gotten the Plan B pill one time, but I can’t remember if I took it or if it was at the bottom of my purse My teary eyes lift to meet Gemma

“I brought this” She pulls a pregnancy test from her back pocket

I take it fro

My grandmother would be so disappointed to see ster house

A few o this version of h I think I should be disappointed in rets

It’s Gio

I wonder how he’ll take it if I anant Would he be happy?

He’ll be an ahtful and considerate He’s tough, but kind

“What do you think he’ll say?” I ask Genancy test

She slumps down beside me with her back to the wall“Doesn’t matter” She answers “Whatever you want to do, we’ll support you”