Chapter 14
3 months later:
“Amy, you know Jeff better than I do. How do you think he’ll take the news?” Amanda asked Amy as they were sitting in Jeff’s living room in Cameron, NC. “Girl, you need to just tell him. I can tell you that he will be shocked, just as much as you were but he loves you and he will stand by you.” Amy said honestly. “You know, I can’t believe how hard this is. I mean just a few months ago, Liz and I never thought we’d meet any of you guys. Now Liz is dating Matt, Katie’s with Adam, you’re still with Jay, but I’m scared that after I tell Jeff what I have to tell him I won’t have him anymore.” Amanda said near tears. About this time Liz and Matt came in from watching Jeff add on to his volcano outside. “Matt. If he makes that thing any bigger, people will be able to see it for miles.” Liz said jokingly. “Amanda, what’s wrong?” Matt asked, when he noticed the tear stains on her face. “Nothing Matt. I was just telling Amy about something I used to worry about that’s all.” I lied. Knowing that Matt wouldn’t notice, but Liz sure did. “Matt honey. Would you mind going back outside and helping Jeff? I want to talk to Amanda.” “Sure.” He said, giving Amy and Liz a weird look as he walked back outside. “Okay girl. I know you better than you know yourself sometimes. Now what’s wrong?” Liz said bluntly. “Liz, I’m in some serious trouble. I have something to tell Jeff and I’m afraid of what he’ll say.” Amanda told her, as the look on Liz’s face went from confusion to realization. “Girl, are you?” “Yeah, and I don’t know how to tell him.” Amanda cried. Just then we heard the front door slam. “What don’t you know how to tell?” Jeff asked puzzled. “Tell him Amanda.” Amy whispered in my ear as her and Liz went into the kitchen. “Jeff, I need to tell you something and I’m not sure if you’re going to like it.” “When a conversation starts like that it’s not good. So just say it.” Jeff yelled angrily. “Jeff, I promise you it’s not what you think it is. I love you more than anything.” “Well why don’t you tell me, and I’ll decided if it’s what I think it is.” “Why are you yelling at me?” “Well, when my brother comes outside and tells me my girlfriend is sitting on our couch crying, and Liz sends him back out to help me with the volcano so she can talk to you, how the hell do you want me to be. I come inside to check on you and your telling Amy and Liz you need to tell somebody something, who just happens to be me...” While Jeff’s still yelling this at me, I finally just blurt out what I need to say. “Jeff. I’m pregnant.” He finally shut up.
Epilogue
Chapter 13