Here's chapter 34! I hope you like it! Please R&R! I do not own anything from The Secret Life Of The American Teenager! Thank you! I really appreciate the reviews! You guys are awesome! :)
Italics=Grace
Bold=Ricky
Plain=Other Characters
The nurse lead Amy into a room and told her to take a seat.
"The doctor will be right with you hun." The nurse smiled.
"Thanks. Will this take very long? I have a friend downstairs that I want to see. One of her cousins has leukemia." Amy explained.
"No it shouldn't. He'll be here in about ten minutes." The nurse said as she left the room.
*Ring ring*
"Hello?" Amy asked.
"Hey Amy. This is Jack. Did Grace or Ricky say anything to you about me accidentally texting you?" Jack asked.
"Ricky did. Why do you care?" Amy asked.
"I was just wondering. I just wanted to explain that I was thinking about sleeping with Clementine to make Grace jealous." Jack answered seriously.
"And why are you telling me this? Who you sleep with is your business. I honestly don't care Jack. And the fact that you were thinking about doing it just to make Grace jealous is wrong. Besides, I thought you were with Madison." Amy rolled her eyes.
"Madison and I are taking a break. I told her I might want to be with Clementine but...I don't. I still love Grace. How do I get over her? How did you get over Ricky? You two went through so much together. Ricky told me to move on, but I don't know if I can." Jack explained.
"I really appreciate you asking me for advice but...I don't know if I'm the best person to ask. We've never really talked before so I feel kind of awkward talking to you about this." Amy answered nervously.
"You're right but I've already asked so many people for advice before except you. Maybe something you say will help me feel better?" Jack said confidently.
"All right. Here's the thing Jack. I think the best thing you can do right now is be single. I think you need some time to figure out what you really want in a relationship. And if all you want is sex, then I think you have some growing up to do. I learned that the hard way. Plus I think it will be easier for you to get over Grace when you find someone else who you love with all your heart." Amy said seriously.
"I understand Amy. That was some really good advice. You are with Ben again, aren't you?" Jack smiled.
"Yeah I am. I never thought that would happen but I think I am falling for him again." Amy blushed.
"Well, I'm happy to hear that. Can I ask you one more thing?"
"I guess." Amy rolled her eyes.
"Would you...ever consider having sex with me?" Jack asked slowly.
"Uh...I gotta go." Amy hung up. "Did that just happen?" Amy asked shocked.
The doctor walked in.
"Hello Amy. My name is doctor Jefferson. So why did you come in?" The doctor asked.
"Well, it's been over a week since my period was supposed to start. And I know I am not pregnant because I took a test and it was negative. I actually took three tests to make sure and they all read negative." Amy answered.
"I see. And have you ever been this late starting your period?" Doctor Jefferson asked.
"No. I'm really worried about this! What if I have a cysts or cancer or something?" Amy said worried.
"If you had either of those things, you would in a lot of pain and you would probably be in the emergency room downstairs. I can do a pelvic exam to make sure everything is all right. Or I can do an ultra sound to look at your ovaries. Whichever one you prefer will be fine." Doctor Jefferson explained.
"All right. Well I do have a son, so you don't think it's possible that there could be a problem because of that, do you?" Amy asked.
"I doubt it. How old is your son?" Doctor Jefferson smiled.
"He's three and a half. Since I had him, I had regular periods once a month." Amy answered.
"All right. Well, do you want me to take a look today?"
"Of course I do! Just do the ultra sound. That would be more comfortable for me." Amy smiled slowly.
"No problem. Just lay down for me and lift your shirt up please." Doctor Jefferson said as he got the equipment ready.
Meanwhile at Grace's school...
Grace was walking out of class and she ran into Daniel.
"Oh! I am so sorry!" Grace turned around and was surprised.
"Hey Grace! How are you?" Daniel said happily.
"Daniel! I'm doing fine. How are you?" Grace gave Daniel a short hug.
"I'm doing all right. I was gonna take Chloe out to lunch. She should be coming to meet me soon. So you like this school?" Daniel asked.
"Yeah. I love it! So you know Chloe's like seventeen right?" Grace asked seriously.
"So? I'm not sleeping with her. She'll be eighteen at the end of the month. I think she's pretty cool." Daniel smiled.
"She sure does. I'm just surprised you're with her cause I thought I was too immature for you and I'm older than her." Grace explained.
"That's true but Chloe seems very mature for her age. That's partly why I'm so attracted to her." Daniel laughed.
"Uh huh. Sure it is. You know she used to be a hooker."
"But she isn't anymore. What does that have to do with anything? I like her so just chill out."
"I hope you're careful cause she is my room mate. I don't want to have to deal with cops if you end up doing something stupid with her. I'm already going through enough with Ricky, Adrian, and Jack." Grace rolled her eyes.
"What do you mean?" Daniel asked concerned.
"Adrian's husband got shot by Ricky's dad Bob in New York. And Jack still talks to me about who he's sleeping with. I don't have time for that! I don't get why he just can't talk to Madison about it." Grace answered.
"Wow! Sounds like you and your friends are having a rough start to college. Well good luck with all of that. I'm gonna find Chloe. See ya around Grace." Daniel said as he walked towards the stairs.
Well...that was awkward. I need to go to lunch.
Grace walked to the cafeteria and Ben called.
"Hey Ben. What's up?"
"Hey Grace. I was just wondering if you've heard anything from Amy. I just got out of class and I think she might still be at the doctor's office. She think she could have a serious problem cause she's over a week late."
"Oh...So she isn't pregnant? And no I haven't heard from her." Grace asked surprised.
"No she isn't. I hope she's all right. What do you think could be wrong with her?" Ben asked.
"Well...she could have cysts or some kind of cancer. Or maybe a tumor on her ovaries." Grace answered seriously.
"Oh God! Cancer! Are you sure! I don't know what I'll do if Amy has cancer! I'm going over there right now!"Ben raised his voice.
"Calm down Ben! I'm sure everything will be fine. I'll pray for her." Grace smiled.
"Thanks Grace. I'm sure everything is fine. I'll talk to you later!" Ben hung up.
Grace received a text from Adrian that said:
Hey chica! I'm in class and I wanted to let you know that Amy is at the doctor getting checked out. I hope she's all right. How is everything with Ricky?
Grace texted Adrian back:
Hey Adrian. First of all, you shouldn't text in class. Lol. I know about Amy cause Ben just called me. Everything with Ricky is going really well. He wanted me to move in but...I think it's too soon. He also said that he wants to wait until we're married to have sex! I'm so excited! How's Omar?
Adrian was completely shocked when she got Grace's text. She decided to get up and go to the bathroom and called her.
"Omar's doing fine. Ricky really said that to you?" Adrian said surprised.
"Yeah he did! Last night! Are you still in class?" Grace asked.
"No. I went into the bathroom. It's world history so I'm not missing much. I'm so happy for you two! I think both of you are defiantly meant to be!" Adrian said excited.
"Me too! I also ran into Daniel. He's going out with Chloe."
"Chloe? Ben's sister? Isn't she like sixteen?" Adrian said shocked.
"Yeah. She's almost eighteen. They met at a party and I guess hit it off. Hopefully they won't do anything stupid." Grace answered seriously.
"Yeah hopefully. Have you talked to Jack lately?" Adrian asked seriously.
"No...why? Is there something I should know?" Grace raised one of her eyebrows.
"Oh geeze. This is really awkward. So Amy told me that he asked her to have sex with him." Adrian answered.
"What in God's name is wrong with him?! Are you freaking kidding me right now?! He wants to sleep with Amy? Ugh! That is just...just so wrong! Why would he do that?" Grace was utterly disgusted as she raised her voice.
"I didn't ask for the details. She just texted me that like a half an hour ago. I thought you should know. Maybe you should talk to Jack about...boundaries? I have a feeling he'll listen to you better than me." Adrian said calmly.
"I doubt it. I'm sure he's just doing this to make me jealous. He is such a jerk! I might have to get the death penalty after I kill him!" Grace said seriously as she yelled and her face turned red.
"Woah! Calm down Grace! You don't need to go all crazy! I'll try talking to Amy cause I think she should talk to him about it since he asked her to sleep with him." Adrian explained.
"Thanks Adrian. I guess this really is just between him and Amy. I'll talk to you later since I'm in line getting food." Grace said calmly.
"Sounds good. Have a good day! Bye!" Adrian hung up.
Later that night in New York...
Amy was crying in her room with John and Ben.
"I am so sorry Amy. I just don't know what we can do right now." Ben said sadly.
Amy wiped her tears.
"I just don't understand how this could have happened to me! How could I have a tumor?! Oh God! Why? I've always been so healthy. I'm so scared Ben!" Amy said in a teary voice.
"Me too. But the doctor said there's a fifty percent chance that they can get rid of it. I hope everything will be ok." Ben hugged Amy.
"So do I. What are my parents going to think?! This is just awful!" Amy said as she teared up some more.
"They'll probably be shocked but I'm sure they'll still love you Amy. It's not like you have an STD or something. But...you could get cancer if it grows." Ben said sadly.
"I sure hope that doesn't happen! I can't die Ben! I'm only nineteen and John's only three! He needs me!" Amy said through her tears.
"I know. Just calm down Amy! Everything is going to be fine!" Ben raised his voice.
"How do you know?! This day has just been awful. First Jack asks me to have sex with him and now this!" Amy yelled.
"Because I...Wait, what? Jack asked you to have sex with him? Why?" Ben asked surprised.
"I don't know. He was just being stupid. I gave him some advice about how to get over Grace and he just asked me to." Amy said sadly.
"Oh great! He probably wants to get over Grace with you! What an asshole! I didn't know he could be that much of a...pig!" Ben said very angry.
"Neither did I. I will defiantly never answer any of his calls again."
"I sure hope so. Man, this day has just been a mess. At least tomorrow's Saturday." Ben said as he rubbed Amy's back.
"Yeah. It could be worse. I could have leukemia like Kathy's cousin. I didn't get a chance to see him cause I just felt so terrible after finding out about...the tumor." Amy said sadly.
"That's true. Do you want to see them tomorrow?" Ben asked.
"I don't see why not. I'm sure she'll be happy if we go." Amy leaned on Ben's shoulder.
"I'm sure she will. We should get some sleep."
Meanwhile at the butcher's shop...
Ricky was cleaning the floor when Adrian called him.
"Hey Adrian. How are you?" Ricky asked.
"I'm doing all right Ricky. Omar will be fully recovered on Sunday. I don't know if you heard but...your girlfriend's ex fiance asked your ex fiance to have sex with him." Adrian said slowly.
"That's good to hear...What?! Jack asked Amy to have sex with him?! Why?" Ricky asked shocked.
"Well...Grace thinks he did it to make her jealous. I think he needs some help." Adrian answered.
"You think? Man, he's such an idiot. Why can't just get over her? I guess some jocks really don't have brains. You'd think he would be a little bit smarter after one year of college but I guess not. He's just became worse." Ricky shook his head.
"I know what you mean. Do you want to talk to him? I'm going to try to encourage Amy to talk to him." Adrian said seriously.
"I've tried talking to him and he doesn't listen. I really don't want to get in the middle of this. I have a big project coming up soon anyway. And what's going on with Bob?" Ricky asked.
"Yeah I don't blame you. My Dad said he's going to have a trial in December so we can all go to court then since it's after all our finals." Adrian answered.
"All right. That sounds good to me. I really appreciate your Dad helping us out with this entire crazy case." Ricky smiled.
"So do I. My Dad's the best! He always does an amazing job with his cases. I need to get to bed so I hope you have a good night! Oh, and congrats on waiting until you're married to have sex with Grace! She's needed a guy like you for a long time!" Adrian grinned.
"Thanks Adrian. Well she really helped me realize that a relationship is more than just sex and all the other physical stuff. Grace is a really special girl. She can be crazy every once in awhile but I love her so much." Ricky blushed.
"You're welcome Ricky. I'll talk to you later." Adrian hung up.
Grace walked back to her dorm room and called Jack.
"Ugh...I really don't want to talk to him but I probably should." Grace got Jack's voice mail and hung up.
Hmm...I wonder why he didn't answer. Whatever. I'll just let Amy and Adrian deal with him. He drives me crazy. *Ring ring*
"George? How are you?" Grace asked.
"Hello Grace. I just wanted to tell you that I think you should apologize to your mother. What you said to her was a little harsh." George answered.
"No. What she said to me was harsh! She thinks Bob should get the death penalty! I thought she was pro life!"
"Isn't that pro life stuff only for abortion?" George asked confused.
"I don't know. It can be for anything! I thought she agreed with me about almost everything!" Grace raised her voice.
"I guess not. Maybe it is time that Bob does die. He's made a lot of mistakes and he's had lots of chances to start over." George explained seriously.
"So what's your point? You've made a lot of mistakes too George! And now you're happy with my Mom. Don't you think Bob deserves to be happy after he's forgiven for all his mistakes?" Grace asked seriously.
"Yeah I have made lots of mistakes but I never abused or killed anyone. What if he says he's going to change but he does the same thing? What if he decides to come after Ricky and all his friends and family? I would hate to see anything happen to him, you, or anyone else because of Bob." George answered.
"I understand what you're saying but we can't play what if. Couldn't he just stay in prison for life?" Grace said as she sat on her bed.
"That could be possible. We'll just have to have wait for the trial. I'm sorry if I upset you but I'm just trying to help you understand what Ricky's going through. I think this entire situation is a lot harder for him than we realize Grace."
"Yeah...I guess you're right. Thanks George. I need to get some sleep."
"No problem kiddo. Have a good night."
"You too." Grace smiled and hung up. She got on the floor and put her hands together and began to pray.
"Dear God,
I know it's been awhile since I talked to you. I just wanted to thank you for all the good things that's been happening in my life lately. I am so thankful for Ricky. I love him so much and I hope you can help us to become closer. I also wanted to apologize for my lustful thoughts and actions. And please help Jack to get over me somehow. I still love him as a friend and I want him to be happy. He deserves it. I also hope Amy is ok and you can help her with whatever she's going through. And Ben too. I really want the best for them. Thank you for healing Omar too! I know Adrian would be devastated if she lost him. And I really appreciate her friendship! I know it's been rocky over the years but I couldn't have asked for a better best friend. I wanted to apologize for my anger too and I hope you can forgive me. And one more thing...I want you to give Bob whatever you think he deserves. I know it is not up to me or anyone else to decide his fate. I hope you can help everyone to decide what should happen to him. I also hope...that you are taking good care of my father. I miss him a lot everyday even though he hurt me and my family but there isn't much I can do about that. I also hope you're taking good care of Jacob in Africa. I miss him and love him a lot just like the rest of my amazing family that you gave me.
And in Jesus name,
Amen."
Grace stood up and laid down in her bed and began to fall asleep.
All right. So that was a pretty long and intense one! Is Amy going to be ok? And Kathy's cousin? I know this one had a ton of Grace parts but I thought it was necessary. Will Jack learn his lesson? Stay tuned for more romance and drama as well as the return of some minor characters! All the people who read this really motivate me to keep writing this story! I love everyone's reviews! Thank you all so much! :)