A Secret Uncovered

Chapter 14

Where do you see Your future.?

The banner was raised high in the air. There were endless amounts of booths in every direction. Filled with students and different people that were either working for or are the boss of the business. All of his friends had already found their booths. Chuck was going into social work. Wanting to help other kids that were in the same situation he was in find a home and brighter future like he did. Andre was talking with a NBA team manager. He was following his love of the game and his want to keep his brother's memory alive. Bailey was talking to a college recruiter. She wants to go UCLA and be a film maker.

For me basketball was and still is my life. But I know that I can't keep pursing it anymore I have to get a job and build a life for us and our baby. I need to find a direction and a purpose. My baby is going to be depending on me on us to provide everything for it. My dreams, ambitions, and hopes have to be put to the side. I need a career something stabile.

Jamie looked around at the booths. And ended up leaving out the door. Classes weren't going to be back in session for a few hours. After texting Madison that he was leaving and would be back and to keep him updated on everything happening with her. He got into the parking lot and went into his car. Then began to drive. Going onto the road. Turning on the radio. Kept on driving until he reached the dealership. Parking in the closest space he could find before he got out. And walked through the doors. Looking around surprised to see his grandpa Dan in his office. He walked over and opened the door.

Dan looked up smiling at him. "Jamie how are you.?" Dan asked.

"I'm alright." Jamie said. "I can go if I'm interrupting you." Jamie said. Looking up at him.

"No need have a seat. I'm just finishing up last minute things." Dan said.

Jamie closed the door behind him. Taking a seat. On one of the empty chairs.

"Now I know that there is a lot going on with the baby coming. School. And trying to figure out what you want out of life and still have time to be a kid." "I wouldn't have been able to handle it. I'm still amazed at how your parents were able to do it and for their life to become a complete success." "Then there you are and I'm once again proven right that Scott Family can handle anything as long as we have each other." Dan said. Looking to him.

"You're right about that." "People don't realize how strong and how much we've gone through to get to where we are and we all are so close which is something that people don't understand." Jamie said.

"Now how are you really.?" Dan asked. Looking up at him.

"I just don't want let down anybody. Mom, dad, Madison, the baby, you, grandma Deb grandma Karen." "You all have such belief and faith in me and I don't know what I'm doing and where I see my life or future going. And I'm scared I'm scared I'm going to make too many mistakes and ruin the baby and then It'll grow up and be messed up in some way and it will be all my fault." Jamie said. Looking back at his grandfather.

"Jamie, you have been putting way too much stress and pressure on yourself." "You are going to be an amazing dad. You'll learn as you go and you and Madison are in it together. You have your mom and dad for any advice and the rest of us for anything else." "You are very much still a kid yourself no one expects you to have all the answers and never make mistakes. Because that's impossible." "Who else knows about how you've been feeling.?" Dan asked.

"No one. I'm not going to put this on mom and dad with everything they've done for me and us already. Plus, with Robbie back they are so happy. I'm okay grandpa Dan really." Jamie said. Looking back at him.

"I'm here to talk anytime. No matter what else is going on and I think talking to your parents would help a lot too. They've been there through this and would be able to offer advice and insight in a way I wouldn't." "You have a job here whenever you want it and just so you know. You could never disappoint any of us." "I love you Jamie." Dan said. Leaning over hugging his grandson.

"I love you too grandpa Dan." Jamie said. Hugging him back.

"Do you have to get back to school.?" Dan asked. After the hug ended.

"Not for another hour then classes start again." "Why.?" Jamie asked. Smiling.

"Let's get lunch and then go back to my house Robbie's there with grandma Deb and he will lift anyone's mood." Dan said.

"Okay that sounds great." Jamie said.

"I'll drive you and you pay." Dan said. Smiling back at him.

As the two left the office.

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Madison put her hand on her stomach as she finished her letter.

She was now back in class after taking the elevator wanting to get a step ahead of the rush that took place between changing classes.

Getting a text from Jamie that he would see her at home. She got into her car and began to drive. Keeping the windows up and the heat on. The chill of winter was in the air. She parked in the street and got out of the car as she began to walk up the stairs and then knock on the door.

The door opening minutes later.

"Momma. I wrote you and daddy a letter." "I know that you and daddy don't want a relationship with me and I understand that and respect that I know I was irresponsible and ruined the plan you had for me. But I miss you and daddy us being a family and seeing each other." Madison said. Wiping her eyes.

"Keep your letter it won't be read just thrown out. You coming here was a waste of time." Madison's mother said. As she closed the door locking it behind her.

Tears fell from her eyes while Madison walked back down the stairs and got back into her car and began to drive. Unable to stop her tears.

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Sam has been living out of a suitcase. Traveling from place to place. Now she's found a permeant place to stay in New York.

And has found a job doing the one thing she's ever enjoyed and had any real talent in which is to write.

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