Chapter 9: Conversation with Bree

It's been awhile! I had a little bit of writer's block. I didn't want to focus this chapter on one thing, so I was struggling to find something else to put in. Well, my vacation is winding down, which is sad, but the Olympics are starting tomorrow! Well, it's the Opening Ceremonies, but still- it's the start. In America, NBC owns the rights to the Olympics, and they're going to have almost 24-hour coverage on all its stations, such as CNBC and Bravo. I'll watch as much as I can, but there are some sports I'll be happy to skip. Well, I hope you like this next chapter. Read on…

JadeMoon

Hunter's POV

Morgan hung up the phone abruptly, and I found myself staring at it, very confused. What was going on? I quickly dialed her number and let the phone ring. There was no answer. Something was wrong with her. I got in the elevator and headed up to Max's office. I knocked on the door and heard him say, "Come in."

I stepped in and found him typing furiously on his laptop. He stopped as I moved toward him. "What is it?" he asked.

"I want to go back to Cobh. I know I'm not supposed to leave yet, but I think something's wrong with Morgan. I need to go see her."

Max sighed and sat back in his chair. "Why do you feel something's wrong with her? She's probably fine. Besides, I need you here."

"Max, it's just this phone call I got from her. She sounded like she was crying and scared. I don't want to leave her alone now. Please, could I go back?" Max studied me quietly for a moment and then nodded. I couldn't help but smile. "Thank you, Max, just call me when you want me to come back."

I walked out the door, glad to be going back home, but scared about what I would find there.

Morgan's POV

I was sprawled out on my bed, still sniffling and shaking slightly. I was dreading the time when Hunter came home. I didn't want to tell him that I was pregnant. But I needed to tell someone. I reached for the phone and decided to call Bree back in New York. I quickly figured out the time difference. It was about 9 am there, and I knew Bree didn't have classes at that time. I dialed her home phone number and waited.

Bree and Robbie had broken up two years before, but they still remained great friends. Both went to SUNY New Paltz together and still lived in Widow's Vale. They often carpooled to school together. Bree was now dating another guy who she described as the male equivalent of me. His name is Blaise, which I thought was a cool name. She said he's insecure of his looks, even though he's really good-looking. Plus, he possesses many of the same qualities of me. They have been together for ten months, and I was glad she wasn't using guys until she got sick of them, like she did back in high school. Robbie wasn't dating anyone yet, and both he and Bree no longer practiced Wicca.

I heard the phone pick up. "Hello?" I heard Bree say.

"Bree, it's Morgan!"

"Oh my God, I just thought about you, Morgan. Weird! What's up?"

"I've got something to tell you that I haven't told anyone yet."

Bree paused. "That sounds ominous, Morgan. What is it?"

I took a deep breath and, for a microsecond, regretted calling Bree. The feeling quickly passed. Bree was my best friend- I could trust her. "Bree… I'm pregnant."

I heard a bang on Bree's side of the line and jumped. "What was that?"

Bree laughed weakly. "I knocked over my textbooks. I can't believe this, Morgan. Um, congratulations?"

" Not really," I said. "This is crazy. Hunter and I performed conception spells and everything, both before and after the ferry incident." I had told Bree about what happened in Wales, and she was extremely sympathetic. She told me that she contacted all the old members of Kithic, and they sent get-well cards. I hadn't gotten them yet, but I was very grateful. "So how could this have happened?"

"Your guess is as good as mine, Morgan. But it's happened, so what are you going to do? Get an abortion?"

"No, I'm not going to do that. It's a girl, so it's Moira, and she's been fated. Plus I would feel bad aborting her. And Hunter has a say, too. Oh God, how am I going to tell him? Everything was going so great for him, and now he's going to be tied down with a baby."

"Morgan, he'll be very understanding. And it's not like you created this kid yourself," Bree said, laughing.

"I couldn't help but laugh, too. "Thanks so much for listening, Bree. How's everything going for you? And with Blaise?"

Bree couldn't wait to start talking. "Oh, everything is great. We haven't had sex yet, but I can't wait until we do. He's a virgin. I couldn't believe that, but it's no big deal. Um, what else is going on? Robbie's got a study date tonight with, like, the shyest girl on campus. I hope it goes okay. I talked to Alisa a few days ago, and she says she's going to be initiated next month. Everything's great between her and Charlie. Raven's got a fashion show at NYU tomorrow. She's really nervous, but excited. It's so cool that she wants to be a fashion designer. That's basically all. I'll e-mail you if I find out anything else. Oh, I almost forgot! Sky is flying out to see you and Hunter. She wanted to call you, but she hasn't been able to get through."

"Thanks, Bree. I'll call her later. And thanks for listening to me."

"No problem," she said. "Good luck telling Hunter. Bye."

"Bye." I hung up the phone, feeling so much calmer. I got up to wash my face when I felt a familiar presence outside. It was Hunter. I saw him drag a suitcase out of the trunk of his car and shut the lid. I splashed some water on my face and hurried to the front door to meet him. Just as I put my hand on the doorknob, I heard a key turn in the lock, and the door opened. I stood face to face with Hunter. He dropped his suitcase on the floor and wrapped his arms around me. The force almost knocked me backwards.

Hunter pulled away and looked me in the eyes. "Morgan, tell me what's going on. And please don't lie to me."

Before I could speak, tears leaked from my eyes. I was so scared of telling him. He wiped the tears from my face and stepped closer. "Tell me," he whispered. I opened my mouth and took a deep breath…

AN: No, not a cliffhanger! Sorry, but I'm starving and need some dinner. Plus, I think Morgan telling Hunter should have it's own chapter. Well, please review!!