Seven months later...

With Selina still unwilling to accept her child, MaCanna had finally given up hope with her. It had been six grueling months of arguements, fights, and endless pain.

Selina still had not been forgiven by her parents, leaving her even more bitter then before. Now in her last trimester, she was getting dressed and ready for her seventh month ultrasound.

Walking into her room, MaCanna asked... "Are you ready Selina? I would like to go shopping when were done for my child. Once I know what I'm having, I'd like to get alot of items and clothes, he or she will need before the birth."

"I'm not really feeling up to shopping, MaCanna."

"That's fine. I'll drop you off here when were done. I'll take my sister with me. Now let's go."

Selina noticed the change in MaCanna's attitude over the last few months. He had turned very cold, no longer warm with his words. He was also into the habit of saying... "his baby", instead of theirs anymore. But then again, this was the way she wanted it, this was what she lead him to.

Grabbing her jacket, they headed to the car. Opening her door, he helped her in. Driving out onto the street, neither said a word to the other. Parking the car they headed inside.

"Selina Peters is here for her unltrasound." said MaCanna.

"Thanks MaCanna," said the Lisa-ann the young nurse who worked with the radiologist. She had heard about the situation with these two, and felt so much affection for MaCanna, taking responsibility for his child without a second thought.

"If you two would come with me, we will get you set up."

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Once Selina was ready, the radiologist walked in. "Good afternoon Selina. how are you feeling?"

"Tired and fat, and thanking God I'm almost at the end."

"Alright then. Let's begin." Placing the little ball on her swollen tummy, she closed her eyes and turned away.

"Look at my baby. Wow... so big now. It's amazing how a womans body can carry a child like that." said MaCanna with amazement.

"Would you like to know the sex?"

"Oh yes. I plan to go shopping for Nursery items this afternoon. Let it rip doc," smiled MaCanna.

"Okay, MaCanna Taylor, you will be welcoming a little MaCanna Jr into the world."

"A boy? A boy? Are you sure. I'm going to have a little boy?" he cried.

"Mhm... see the little shape there? That's your sons penis."

"Aww... thank you so much doc, he's going to be so spoiled."

"I can see that. You can pick up your pictures on the way out. Selina your last ultrasound will be a week before your due date."

Not answering, she dressed and headed out ahead of MaCanna. Sitting in the seat, she waited for him to get her next appointment.

"Here you go, MaCanna. By the way, your son is adorable. If you look closely, you can see he's suckling his thumb." said Lisa-ann.

"Aww... you're right. see ya Lisa-ann."

Smiling sweetly at him, she said..."I hope so MaCanna. Take care."

MaCanna smiled back. He knew Lisa-ann had a crush on him. He had known since their second ultrasound. Leaving with Selina, MaCanna dropped her off at home. Pulling into the driveway, he seen his dad sitting on the porch.

"He's a boy dad. You are going to be a grandfather, to a little grandson. Look at his picture, you can see he's suckling his thumb. Anyway dad, I'm heading out to get the stuff for his nursery. I'll be home soon. Where's sissy?"

Mac really wished his son would slow down. He was like a whirlwind of excitment. "Listen son, why don't you sit for a minute. I think you're a little too excited to drive right now," he smiled.

"I can't dad, I'm going to go. See ya."

Taking off, Mac looked at Selina. "Would you like to see your son, Selina?"

"No thanks, I'm going to lay down."

Trying to walk past Mac, he touched her arm. "Please sit Selina, I'd like to talk about my son."

Sitting down beside Mac, he asked...

"Was there a time, you loved my son at all? Or was the last three years, just more a friendship to you?"

"I honestly thought the last three years was love. But I guess now, I know I was wrong. All the warmth, and comfort I felt, has disappeared for both of us. I honestly think it ended the day he made me keep his child. Too me, if someone loves you, they are not going to force you into doing something you don't want to do. I never wanted this child, Mac. I never wanted to be pregnant at seveteen. Yet I was forced to keep it, and lose my parents over it. So no... I never loved MaCanna, just as he never loved me."

Getting up, she walked into the house. Leaving Mac with a pain in his heart.

tbc...