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Chapter 10
Upon arriving into Connecticut, Sierra called her parents and her brother. She told them that she had something to tell them and wanted to meet them for dinner in town. Everyone agreed to meet with Sierra. She also told them that someone else will be with her.
"Who could possibly be with Sierra?" Vince asked.
"I don't know dear." Linda answered as she got ready to go. "She's a grown woman and can make her own decisions."
"I know she is grown, but making her own decisions is not her best quality." Vince stated.
"Vincent! I am telling you to leave her alone. She may not always make the best decisions, but she is our daughter and we will love her all the same." Linda stated.
"Alright. Are you ready to go yet?" Vince asked.
"Yes, dear." Linda answered.
Soon Linda and Vince were heading out to meet their youngest daughter. Shane was also on his way to meet his sister and their parents. Shane had no idea what was going on. But he was starting to wonder why Stephanie wasn't going to be there.
Sierra and Jeff were already at the restaurant waiting on everyone to arrive. Sierra was a little nervous about confronting her parents and brother about her and Jeff dating. Soon Sierra saw her brother and parents enter the restaurant.
"Just relax and be yourself. Everything will be fine." Jeff told her.
"I know, but still its my father!" Sierra stated.
Vince, Linda and Shane walked towards Sierra's table and soon noticed Jeff sitting there with her. Linda smiled at her daughter as she walked over to hug her. Vince and Shane exchanged looks and took their seats.
"How are you Sierra?" Vince asked.
"Good, dad. How are you?" Sierra answered.
"Good." Vince responded. "So let's get straight to the point. Why are we all here and why he is here?"
"Ok. Well we wanted to tell you that we are dating and there is nothing that you can say or do that will stop us from being together." Sierra stated.
"Oh really? How long has this been going on?" Vince asked.
"A few weeks." Jeff answered.
"Well, I for one am happy for you. Does Stephanie know yet?" Linda stated.
"Thank you mom. Yes, I told her yesterday." Sierra stated.
"So we are the last to know?" Shane asked.
"No. There are still many people who don't know, but before we told them, we wanted to tell you so that you heard it from us first and not someone else." Sierra answered.
"Well, I guess I can appreciate that." Vince stated.
"I would hope so." Linda stated.
"I will tell you right now, I am not thrilled about this relationship. But I will not stop you. You are a grown woman." Vince stated.
"Thank you, daddy. Shane, are you going to say anything?" Sierra responded.
"I guess if Dad is ok with it then so am I. Just know this Hardy. You do anything to hurt her, I will hurt you." Shane stated.
After finishing their meals, everyone headed in their respective directions. Now that Sierra's parents knew about their relationship, they could been seen in public together and not have to worry about anything.
Over the next few days, Sierra and Jeff relaxed at her apartment. Jeff was starting to feel better each day that passed. He loved spending the time with Sierra and she loved being able to see Jeff every day.
It wasn't until one morning, when Sierra woke up that she felt like something wasn't right. It was now the end of September and Sierra wasn't feeling good. She went to the local drug store to get some meds. While at the store she walked down the aisle that had the condoms as she thought she would pick some up while she was there. While deciding on which ones to get, something else caught her eye and she picked it up.
Sierra purchased her items and headed back her apartment. Jeff was still sleeping so she went into the bathroom and opened one of the boxes and read the paper inside the box. After following the instructions in the box, Sierra took a shower and tried not to think about what was sitting on the counter.
After her shower, Sierra dried off and got dressed. Her hair was still up in a towel when she decided to look at the counter. Sierra's heart flip-flopped when she saw the stick on the counter.
It couldn't be possible could it? We've been so careful. This can't be happening to me. What will Daddy say? Oh no, What will Jeff say or think? Can this really be happening to me? Sierra thought as she looked at the stick in her hands. I need to go tell him right now.
Sierra headed back into the bedroom where Jeff was still sleeping. Sierra headed into the kitchen and started making breakfast. She was sure that the smell of food would wake him up and she was right. As she was cooking Jeff came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Sierra smiled as she finished putting the food on the plates. She was also scared about telling Jeff but even more scared that he would leave her. She already knew that her father would flip out as soon as he found out. What was she supposed to do?
"Jeff, I need to tell you something and I am not sure how you are going to take it." Sierra stated as they cleared the table.
"Baby, you can tell me anything." Jeff stated.
"I know, but this might be a little different and it's something really big." Sierra stated trying to fight back tears. "And I'm a little scared that you are going to leave when I tell you this."
"Sierra, I'm not going anywhere. I promise." Jeff stated while trying to figure out what was making Sierra act like this. "Baby, just tell me."
"Ok. I'm pregnant." Sierra told him with tears rolling down her face.
"Baby, don't cry. I'm not going anywhere. I know we didn't plan this, but we will get through this." Jeff stated as he took her in his arms.
"What about my family? When they find out, all hell is gonna break loose." Sierra asked.
"We will deal with them when the time comes. For now I just want you to know, that no matter what I will always be here for your and our baby." Jeff answered. "No one can tell us what to do."
Sierra felt more comfortable in Jeff's arms than ever before. She knew that he meant what he said and that he would be there for their baby. Jeff held Sierra close to him. He had never felt this way before.
I know this is a big responsibility, but I am up for it. I love her with all my heart. Now I just need to tell her that I love her. I know that her family is going to be less than thrilled about the pregnancy and that I am the father, but no matter what I will always be here for her and our baby. I also have a feeling that Matt is going to ride my ass about this, but this is my life not his.
"When are we going to tell my parents?" Sierra asked.
"As soon as you're ready to. Don't forget we also have to tell my dad and Matt." Jeff answered.
"I think that I would rather tell my parents over the phone from another state." Sierra stated. "I know that they are going to make a big deal out of this."
"I understand. Do you know how far along you are?" Jeff asked.
"No. I only took a home test. I need to call my doctor, but I don't want to go alone." Sierra answered.
"I will be right there with you." Jeff stated.
Sierra picked up the phone and called her doctor's office. She was thankful that she was able to get an appointment that afternoon. Little did she know she was going to run into someone she knew at the doctor's office.
That afternoon, Sierra and Jeff drove to the medical center. Sierra was still a little nervous about seeing the doctor. As they sat in the waiting room, someone walked in that Sierra really didn't want to see there.
"Sierra? What are you doing here? Hello Jeff." Stephanie stated.
"Hey Sis. Just a routine appointment. What are you doing here?" Sierra asked.
"Hi Steph." Jeff stated.
"Same. So have you told mom and dad yet?" Stephanie asked.
"Yes. Last night at dinner. Shane knows too. Mom is ok with it and dad didn't seem to upset and neither did Shane." Sierra answered.
"Good. Now I can breathe around them." Stephanie stated as a nurse called for Stephanie. "I'll call you later."
"Bye Steph." Sierra stated just before another nurse came out.
"Sierra McMahon?" the nurse called out.
Sierra and Jeff walked towards the nurse and followed her down the hallway and into an exam room. The room had a funny looking machine in it. The nurse told Sierra to have a seat on the exam table and for Jeff to sit in the chair next to the desk.
Not long after the nurse left the room the doctor came in. The doctor asked Sierra a bunch of questions before turning on the machine in the room. She told Sierra to lay back and that the gel would be cold. Jeff stood next to Sierra and held her hand as the doctor moved an electronic wand over her lower stomach.
The doctor looked around and did some stuff on the monitor. She printed 2 copies of a still shot, one for Sierra's file and one for Sierra. Once the doctor was done, she helped Sierra clean off and sit up.
"Alright. Everything looks good and healthy. You are about 6 weeks along." the doctor stated as she handed Sierra the ultrasound picture. "I want to see you back in 4 weeks and in the meantime, I want you to take some prenatal vitamins. You can pick them up in the pharmacy.."
"Thank you." Sierra stated.
Jeff and Sierra left the doctors office and headed to the pharmacy. After leaving the pharmacy, Sierra and Jeff headed back to the apartment. Sierra curled up on the couch while Jeff made lunch. Sierra was worried about telling her family that she was unmarried and pregnant with Jeff's baby.
"Baby, are you ok?" Jeff asked.
"Yeah. Just thinking." Sierra answered.
"Care to share?" Jeff asked.
"I was thinking about what you asked me and about telling my parents, Steph and Shane. It's not going to be easy." Sierra answered.
"No it's not, but I am here for you. What was it that I asked you?" Jeff stated.
"You asked me about moving to Cameron. And seeing how I am pregnant with your baby, it might be a good idea." Sierra stated.
"That it would. Sierra, would you move in with me?" Jeff asked.
"Are you sure?" Sierra answered.
"I wouldn't have asked if I wasn't sure. Sierra, I love you." Jeff stated.
"Jeff, I love you too." Sierra stated as Jeff pulled her into a warm hug.