Chapter 14: She Has To Tell Them
It was 3:00 pm and Emma had just gotten home from school. She hadn't had a chance to talk to Manny since she left for her doctor's appointment at 12:30. Now Emma had to tell her parents about the sex, lies, and pregnancy test. Here we go, she thought to herself and sighed. "Mom, Snake, can I talk to you for a minute in the living room?" she called out. Snake had brought her home from school as usual. He came out of the kitchen carrying Emma's brother, Jack.
"What do you need Em?" he asked her.
"I need mom in here too. That's why I called both of you. Can you sit down please? We all have to talk. And it would help if you put him down for one minute," she said, a little too rudely.
"Emma, stop being so rude. Your mother is coming; she's just in the bathroom." Just then, they heard the toilet flush and Spike came into the living room. She walked over and kissed Emma on the cheek.
"How was school today Em?" she asked her daughter.
"Fine, just like every other day. Listen, I really have to talk to you guys. It's really important and I have to tell you. You are not gonna like it at all so you both should sit down," Emma warned them. As soon as she said this, Spike and Snake sat down. Snake was still holding Jack, but he put him down as he sat.
"What is it Emma? I'm starting to get worried," Spike commented.
"Mom, Snake…I really have no idea how to put this, and since you'll find out if I don't tell you, I'll just say it. Craig and I have been having sex. I was really late, and when Manny told me she was too, we went to the store and got pregnancy tests. They were both…" Snake interrupted her at this point.
"You WHAT?" he yelled and stood up. Jack got scared and started to cry. "Emma I cannot believe you would do something like this! What is wrong with you?" Spike put her hand on Snake's arm and pushed him back down onto the couch.
"Let her finish Snake. I really want to hear this," she said calmly…too calmly. Anyone who knew her would know that she was keeping all her emotions inside and she was furious.
"What I was going to say is that both tests were negative. I got my period the next day, but Manny went to the doctor with Heather today. I haven't heard from her. Mom, I know I made a huge mistake, like you did when you were my age. I'm not going to have sex again until I'm married. This really scared me and I'm not going to do anything like it again. I promise," Emma finished.
"Did you at least use protection?" her mother asked her. Emma looked down at the floor before answering.
"No," she whispered. She couldn't say anything else. When she finally did look up, her mother was crying. "Mom I'm so sorry," Emma said and began to cry. She got up and hugged her mother. After a minute, Spike pulled Emma's arms from her and looked directly into her eyes.
"You were right. You did make a stupid mistake and it won't happen again because you are not going to see Craig any longer. He is not to come here again and you are not going over his house. I will be calling Joey to make sure this is enforced. I don't have to worry about school because Craig is not in your grade."
"Okay mom, I won't see him, I promise. I don't think he loved me anyway. Do you know how hard it is to love someone and suddenly not be able to love them anymore? That's how I feel right now," Emma said.
"I know exactly how you feel Em," her mom answered, remembering Shane's accident. She loved Emma's father with all her heart, but it just couldn't have worked out. Emma turned to Snake and gave him a hug too.
"I'm sorry that I was rude to you," she told him.
"And I'm sorry that I yelled."
"I'm gonna go downstairs now. I'll be up for dinner," Emma told them and kissed her brother on the head before going down to her room. Instead of calling Craig, Emma picked up her phone and called the local radio station.
Just at the right time, Craig turned his radio on in his bedroom. He heard Emma's voice as she dedicated a song to him.
"This is Emma Nelson and this song is dedicated to Craig Manning. As much as it hurts, we can't see each other anymore. I loved you…" her voice trailed off, and Craig became angry. He left the radio on, however, and listened to the song.
Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I wish on a star that somewhere you are
Thinking of me too
Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me
Wonder if you ever see me
And I wonder if you know I'm there
If you looked in my eyes
Would you see what's inside?
Would you even care?
I just wanna hold you close
But so far all I have are dreams of you
So I wait for the day
And the courage to say how much I love you
Yes I do!
I'll be dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me
Corazón
I can't stop dreaming of you
No puedo dejar de pensar en ti
I can't stop dreaming
Cómo te necesito
I can't stop dreaming of you
Mi amor, cómo te extraño
Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I still can't believe
That you came up to me and said "I love you"
I love you too!
Now I'm dreaming with you tonight
Till tomorrow and for all of my life
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming of you endlessly
Dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room
I'll be dreaming of you tonight
Endlessly
And I'll be holding you tight
Dreaming...with you...tonight!
A/N: I had to put this song in here because it's the 10th anniversary of Selena's death today (3/31). :cries: I do not own the song/lyrics/music blah blah blah.
I'm not sure how old Jack is supposed to be since they are in grade 11 now…if anyone knows, let me know in a review and I'll fix it so he acts whatever age he's supposed to be…thanks!
