Chapter 1: I am fine.

Charlie walked on the beach tears welling in her eyes. She couldn't believe what was happening to her. Her whole world was changing, turning upside down. She saw Ruby sitting on the sand drawing things using sticks. Charlie changed direction straight away and walked away from Ruby. However, Ruby saw her. "Charlie, wait up." Ruby called. Charlie started to walk faster. "Charls, slow down. Charlie!" Charlie stopped walking. "Hey Rubes, what's up?"

"Nothing much, hey hey why are you crying Charlie." Ruby whispered. "I am not crying I am fine." Charlie replied as a tear rolled down her cheek. "Okay maybe I am crying." Ruby then spoke softly and tenderly, "Why?"

"Ruby I…I think… I think I am pregnant." Charlie eventually spat out. Ruby was shocked.

"What to Brax." Ruby replied. "No Ruby to some stranger that I slept with, of course to Brax," Charlie replied a bit annoyed.

"Sorry," they both said at the same time. Ruby stifled an awkward giggle.

"So… what are you going to do about the baby, when are you going to tell Brax 'cause you know you have to." Ruby rambled on.

"Whoa, slow down of course I will tell Brax but all in good time." Charlie gave her daughter a half smile. She hugged her daughter as she said "Rubes I need to ask you to the pregnancy under wraps."

Ruby smiled "I will keep the baby to myself if you promise me you will tell Brax."

"Promise. If you don't go to school now you will be late, honey."

"Okay, see you when I get home."

"Bye."