Updated: September 2021. Changed Eric's name to Matthew Bennett. Also changed it so Matthew was the one who was with Emily during the appointment as John was the father of their child. Thank you to playerosalpoder for letting me know the name.

This chapter has Emily and John in it. Emily is pregnant. I'm not going to go into detail with the abortion, but it will be mentioned.

Trigger Warning: Mentions of abortion.

I have no clue what Emily's other friend's name was. I know John was one, but I have looked on Google and couldn't the other name.

Italy. Emily's House. February 24th, 1996. 5 p.m.

Emily stood in the bathroom leaning against the sink. She had taken two pregnancy tests and they both came positive.

"What have I done?" She mumbles. All she wanted to do was fit in. The high school in Italy is nothing compared to East Allegheny. The students were jerks to anyone not considered 'popular'. She hated it. She had two friends. John and Eric.

It was her first time. With Eric. She screwed up. She knows what she had to do. Her cell lay beside the tests on the sink.

She picks it up and dials John's number.

"Hey, Em. How's it going?"

"John, can you meet me at the park? I have something to tell you."

"Of course. Right now?"

"Yes."

"All right. I'll meet you there."

"Ok." Emily hangs up, grabs her jacket and slips her shoes on.

The park. 5:30 p.m.

In the park Emily finds John waiting for her on the park bench.

"So what did you want to tell me?"

"I'm just going to say this and get it over with." Emily says, knowing if she thinks too much about it, she'll chicken out. And he needs to know. He has a right to.

She takes a deep breath and then, "I…I'm…I'm pregnant." She blurts out. "And it's yours."

Its silent for a long moment and Emily can't decide whether that is good or not. Finally, she can't take it anymore.

"John? Say something. Please. I-I need to know you're okay with this."

"What do you want me to say, Em? I'm sixteen years old. I don't even have a job. I'm not ready for a baby. I may not ever be ready for kids let alone right now. I'm sorry Emily." That's all he said.

Emily nods. "Yeah, yeah I get it. My mom would freak too. I understand John. I just thought you should know."

She walks away then, back to her house and up to her room.

The next morning at church. 10:45 a.m.

"Are you ready, Em?" Matthew and Emily stand in the doorway of the church. They were going to talk to the priest (is that it?). Emily has already decided that she was going to get an abortion. But, she thought talking with him will be the best thing beforehand.

"No." Emily replies simply. "But I need to do it anyways."

The two walks in and over to Father Travis.

"Ah, Emily, Matthew. What can I do for you two today?"

"Uh, Emily and I need to talk to you." Matthew says. "But can we do it somewhere privately?"

"Of course." The two walk over to a secluded area and sit down.

"What's going on?"

"Father, I uh…I made a mistake. I…I went to a party and I got drunk. And…" Emily sighs. "And now I am… pregnant."

"And what did you choose to do about that?"

Emily takes a deep breath and then, "I have decided to get an abortion. I'm just not ready for a child. And my mom would go crazy if she found out her daughter embarrassed her by getting pregnant."

Father Travis nods and looks…not okay with that decision at all. "I only have one thing to say to that Emily. If you go through with this decision, then you will no longer be welcomed back here." And with that he gone to get ready for the morning service.

Later that day. At the clinic.

At the clinic, Emily filled out the paperwork. Soon the doctor called Emily back and did a quick check. He checked her blood pressure, temperature, and other necessary things. Then he explained what was going to happen and had Emily change into a gown.

After the procedure, Matthew takes Emily home to rest.

A couple of days later, on Wednesday, they went back to church.

"You can do this, Em. Just keep your head held high." The two walk in and go to the front. Matthew stays with Emily the entire time.

The talk with the priest man didn't go at all the way I wanted. Please review!