Chapter 4
Everything
was quiet over the next couple of days. Joe was still being a jerk.
Kevin, Nick and Frankie were supporting her more and more. Frankie
showed them the ultrasound DVD. They both thought that it was
awesome.
"How come you didn't find out if it was a boy or
girl?"
"Because I didn't want to since I am giving it up
for adoption and if I knew it would make it harder."
"That
is understandable. Is there a family all set up?"
"Yes."
"Have
you met them?"
"Yes, mom went with, they are paying for
everything."
"I may not like what you did but you are
being very mature about this and for that I am proud of you."
"Thanks
Kevin."
"So what is it like?"
"What is what
like Nick?"
"You know sex?"
"It is
different for everyone. Looking back I wish I had waited."
"Are
you ever going to tell us who the father is?" Kevin asked.
"No,
because it doesn't matter, he is completely out of the picture. He
found out I was pregnant and told me to get rid of it. I couldn't do
it. I knew I had other options."
"Well you should have
gotten rid of it." Joe said as he looked up from his book.
"What
is your problem? Are you madder because I screwed up so much more
than you ever could or that I haven't been excluded from the family?
Oh I know you are mad because I had sex before you. Well let me tell
you something big brother it was horrible, painful and I didn't want
to do it. I was forced. Do you think I wanted my first time to be so
violent?" She yelled through tears.
"Whatever." He
said and got up and left the room.
"Maddie why didn't you
tell us that you were raped?" Nick asked her.
"Because I
knew you would be so disappointed that I was pregnant that I didn't
want to add to it."
"You could have told us."
"I
couldn't. I think I am going to go lay down."
"Ok, I
think that is a good idea." Nick said.
"No wonder mom
told us that if we wanted to know the story we had to ask Maddie."
Kevin said.
"No kidding. I just wish we were here for
her."
"We're here now. We can't be with her all the
time."
"I guess you're right. I wish Joe wasn't being
such a jerk."
"I think he is more hurt then
mad."
(Maddie's POV)
When I left Kevin and Nick I went upstairs. As I was passing Joe's room I noticed he was watching the DVD. He looked like he was crying. I had to fight hard to not go in and tell him it was just a project and I didn't break my promise. I kept going to my room. I had to write in my journal about what just happened.
December 20, 2008
Today sucked beyond belief. I
had false labor. Could have fooled me, I know they said that
everything was going to be as real as possible. The contractions hurt
so bad I couldn't breathe. I am definitely not ready for this to be
real. Nick and Kevin were there for me. Joe is still very distant. I
saw him watching the ultrasound and crying. I almost slipped and told
him about the project. Hopefully when this is all over they won't
hate me.
I closed my notebook and ate what mom brought up and went to bed.
(No POV)
During lunch everyone was
discussing their plans for the evening. Mom and dad were going to a
Christmas party. Kevin and Nick were going out with the band. Joe
normally would have gone too but his parents reminded him that he was
grounded.
"Joe I know you are angry with Maddie but keep an
eye on her ok. We all have our phone so call if you need to."
"I
doubt anything will happen but ok." He told his mom.
"Thank
you Joseph."
"Mom?"
"Yes."
"How
are you handling this so well?"
"My love for her is
stronger then anything. Yes we were disappointed but when we found
out the circumstances the disappointment turned to love. She told us
that she wanted to put the baby up for adoption. Joe she is still my
little girl and part of me mourns the innocence that was viciously
taken from her. I just hope that someday you will forgive her."
"Me
too mom, me too." He said. He hugged her and went to his room
after everyone left.
Three hours later Maddie was getting
hungry and she figured Joe might be also. She didn't want to bother
him so she knocked on his door that same time she slid a note under
the door. She stood us and took a step towards her room. A few
minutes passed and she didn't get an answer. She decided to knock
again, when she didn't hear any movement she twisted the knob and
slowly opened the door. When she stepped inside she noticed the room
was empty.
"Great he snuck out." She said as she stepped
out. She closed his door. She went down to the kitchen to order
dinner. Just before she dialed the number she felt something wet
trickling down her legs.
"Great." Just then she felt a
pain sharper than before.
"What the hell!" she yelled.
"Ok, calm down, just need to call Joe."
While she
dialed another contraction came. She looked and they were ten minutes
apart.
"Pick up Joe, please pick..."
"What
Maddie called to nark on me? Thought you would..."
"Joe
I need help. My water...ow, ow, ow, broke. I need you, please come
home. I didn't call anyone else, please help."
"How do I
know you are telling the truth?"
"Joey please, I'm
scared and I need my big brother." She cried.
"Fine."
"Please
hurry."
"I'll be there in a bit."
"Joey
don't hang up."
"I won't. Did you and mom take any
birthing classes?"
"Yes."
"Then do whatever
they taught you."
"Ok."
"I am pulling in
the driveway."
"Ok."
"Maddie?" He
called when he got in the house.
"In the kitchen."
"Ok
up we go." He picked her up and carried her to the car. He
buckled her in the best he could. He shut the door and raced around
to his side, got in and took off.
Maddie called ahead and told
then she was on the way. She was going to call her parent but she had
a contraction.
"We'll call when we get there. Just
breathe."
"It hurts Joey."
"It probably
does. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for being such a jerk. Forgive me?"
"Only
if you get me there fast otherwise there will be three of us."
"Keep
your legs together then, tight as you can."
"I don't
think that will help." She laughed.
"Try at least. I
really don't want there to be three quite yet."
"Just
drive."
A few minutes later they arrived at the hospital. They got check in and Maddie was taken to labor and delivery. Joe called his parents who were on the way.
When Nick and Kevin
got home all the lights were on and so was the TV but Joe and Maddie
were no where to be seen. Greg, Jack, John, and Ryan were in the
kitchen waiting for Nick and Kevin to come back.
"Did you
find a note any...whoa!" Kevin hollered as he slipped and landed
on his backside pretty hard and slid a little farther.
Nick and
the others were cracking up.
"What the hell was that?"
Just
then Nick's phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Nick?"
"Where
are you?"
"The hospital, Maddie's water broke."
That
is what Kevin slipped and fell in. He thought.
"We'll be
there as soon as we can. Bye."
"Bye." Joe said and
hung up.
"Where are they?" Kevin asked as he got
up.
"Hospital, Maddie's water broke and I am guessing that is
what you fell on."
"Ok gross, a quick shower then we
go."
"We'll get her stuff together and meet you in the
car."
"Ok."
While Kevin showered Nick and the
guys got her suitcase and cleaned up the puddle.
"She so owes
me." Nick said.
