Manny and Spike called her mother in. Mrs. Santos sat in a chair and Manny began to speak.

"Mom," she said, "I came up with a decision."

"And that would be?" asked her mother.

Manny looked at Spike who nodded back to her, "Abortion."

Her mother looked at the floor and said, "Manuella are you sure?"

"I'm positive," said Manny.

"Manuella may I please speak to Mrs. Nelson alone?" asked Mrs. Santos.

"Sure," Manny said as she walked out of the room.

"I don't know about this," said Mrs. Santos

"I feel that Manny should sit down and think about this some more," said Spike.

"I agree," said Mrs. Santos

"What do you think about this," said Spike, "Manny and I talked before and I think it would be good for her to watch my son,

Jack, tomarrow while my husband and I go to the movies."

"I say that's a great idea," said Mrs. Santos

"I just wonder how Manny feels about that," said Spike.

"Well," said Mrs. Santos, "It would give her a better idea then abortion."

"I understand what you mean," said Spike.

"Okay," said Mrs. Santos," Manuella! Come back in!"

Manny came back in the kitchen.

"Tomarrow you and Craig are going to watch Jack and see how you do as parents," said Mrs. Santos

"But I want an abortion!" yelled Manny.

"Manny," her mother said, "Abortion is the final option here...let's just see how it goes."

"It's my baby and my body!" shouted Manny.

"But I am your mother," said Mrs. Santos, "And I should get a say in this also."

"Fine!" yelled Manny, "I'll watch Jack but that doesn't mean that will change my mind!"

"That's okay, Manny," said Spike, "We are just looking for other options."

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Back at The Jeremiah House there was a lot of talk also.

"How could you do that!" yelled Joey, "How could you get Manny pregnant?"

"I think we know how Joey," said Craig with a srcastic tone.

"Look," said Joey, "I know I'm not your dad but I'm still responsible for you."

"I know, Joey, I know," said Craig.

"What are you and Manny going to do?" asked Joey.

"I want the baby," said Craig, "I think it would be good for me. It would give me some responsibility."

"And what does Manny want?" asked Joey.

"I'm not to sure." said Craig.

"It's just that I don't think you understand the responsibility that a baby comes with," said Joey.

"It'll be fine," said Craig, "Manny I can have a little family of our own."

"But Craig you already have a family," said Joey.

"No I don't!" yelled Craig, "I live with some guy and my half sister...that's not exactly a family!"

"If you say so," said Joey, "Just make sure you and Manny lay out all your options before you make a final decision."

"We're keeping the baby!" screamed Craig, "Wheather you or anyone else likes it or not!"

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