A/N: Sorry for the long wait. I hope you like this chapter
It is three weeks after the last chapter. Andrew and Lindsay are in his room making out. Lindsay pulls away.
"We need to talk" She said seriously.
"Okay? What's going on?"
"Well, I heard a couple people saying that you're not exactly a virgin and you know all about what I did last year and I want to know if it's true before we go any further. I know you're probably annoyed with me asking this question, but we've known each other forever. We should be honest about this stuff." She took a deep breath after saying that. She wouldn't be surprised if he never talked to her again.
"Are you seriously asking me this?"
"No, forget I mentioned it" Lindsay said shaking her head feeling extremely embarrassed.
"Well, it is a strange question, but I do know all about what you did last year so I guess I should answer it"
"Maybe I don't want an answer"
"Make up your mind. It's true"
"What?" Lindsay asked shocked.
"I did have sex after we broke up"
"Oh, I guess the truth isn't always the best thing" Lindsay said quietly, rubbing her eyes.
"You do realize that if you get too upset about this, you would just be being a really big hypocrite" Andrew pointed out.
"Thanks for telling me. I'm not proud of what I did"
"I know" He said
"Were you ever tested?" Lindsay asked.
"What? How could you ask that?"
"After last year my parents are making me get tested for STD's and also drugs every other month. If we have sex, they could easily find out if I get something"
"Do you honestly think I would give you an STD, Lindsay!"
"Don't say it so loudly! I don't think they heard you over in the states!" Lindsay shouted back.
"No, I haven't gotten tested because I only did it with one person….twice"
"Who was it?"
"Roxy Blanchard"
"Oh wow. Do you know who she is? No, I wouldn't expect you too"
"What are you talking about Lindsay?"
"She's an ex-girlfriend of Fred's. They went out for a while a couple years ago. Last year, Fred's girlfriend told me that she had sex twice in eighth grade with a guy who was in college. One time she went to a party and had sex with three guys within a few hours. She got pregnant a couple years ago, but she gave the baby up for adoption. I'm actually surprised you don't know about her. Oh and you know what else-"Lindsay explained until Andrew interrupted, his eyes wide and his mouth hanging open.
"I think I've heard enough. Um, where do I get tested?" He asked.
"My parents take me to the doctor's but you can go to Planned Parenthood and your parents won't have to find out"
"K"
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Sean walked into the kitchen where Ellie was reading something.
"It's been three weeks since the job offer" He stated.
"And….?" She replied not even looking at him.
"I have to tell my boss whether I'm going to take it or not" Sean explained.
"Do whatever you want. I don't care, as long as you understand that I am not going with you and neither are our kids"
"Don't be like this Ellie"
"Like what?" She asked turning around.
"You're acting selfish. Here's a news flash Elle: The world does not revolve around you!"
"Do you really think I'm acting selfish? You're the one who wants to all of a sudden move our whole family to another town because you got a job offer. What's wrong with your job here?"
"Nothing"
"Well, if there's nothing wrong with your job here, then why do you want to move to another one?"
"Obviously you don't understand!" Sean shouted.
"Then explain to me!" Ellie shouted back.
"I'm taking the job and I don't care whether you like it or not. I start in two weeks by the way"
"Well, then you better start looking for a place in Wasaga" Ellie said crossing her arms.
"I was just about too" Sean said leaving and slamming the door.
Ellie just sat at the table trying not to let tears escape her eyes. She looked at a folder that Sean had brought into the kitchen with him. She opened it up and gasped at what she saw. Divorce papers! Her husband of nineteen years wanted to divorce her. She started sobbing uncontrollably. She collected herself ten minutes later and walked into her bedroom where Sean was.
"I found the papers" She said to Sean crossing her arm.
"What papers?" Sean asked looking confused.
"These" Ellie said showing him the divorce papers.
"Oh…those. I was going to talk to you about that" He replied nervously.
"I know we've been fighting, but why do we need to get a divorce?" Ellie asked. Sean sighed. He also looked upset.
"I think it's the only way to solve things. I don't want an actual divorce, just a separation so we think about our marriage and stuff"
"We've been married for nineteen years. We can work this out. We have to work this out"
"I'm sorry Ellie. I can't do this anymore. All my stuff is packed and I'm staying in a hotel until I move to Wasaga. This doesn't mean I don't want things to work out. I really do, but we just need time apart"
"You've really thought this through haven't you?" Ellie asked tears spilling out of her eyes.
"I love you Ellie" Sean said, walking out of the room.
"Wait Sean. Are you going to tell the kids or am I going to have to that?"
"There all home now. I guess I'll tell them one at a time. Wish me luck" Sean said sighing.
"I don't think I can wish you luck"
"I feel bad about this too. I'll call you tomorrow and we can work out money arrangements because you're not working now"
"Looks like I'll have to go back to work sooner than I thought"
"I better go tell the kids"
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Sean knocked on the door to Stacey and Lindsay's room. He heard Stacey say to come in. Stacey and Lindsay were each on their beds reading.
"Girls, I need to talk to you"
"Yeah dad?"
"Remember that job offer I got. Well I'm taking it"
"You mean we're moving?' Stacey asked.
"No, no. You and your brothers are going to stay here while I live in Wasaga Beach"
"When do you leave?" Lindsay asked.
"I leave for Wasaga Beach in two weeks, but I'm leaving tonight to stay in a hotel until then"
"Why"
"This is hard for me to say, but your mom and I are separating. We're not getting a divorce. We're just taking time to think"
"Think about what? You either love each other or you don't"
"Stacey, I still love your mother but we need time apart now"
"Why do you need time apart?" Lindsay asked.
"You'll understand when you're older" Sean said.
"No we'll understand now!" Lindsay exclaimed angrily.
"I can't believe you're doing this to us" Stacey said walking into the bathroom and closing the door. Lindsay started to follow her but then turned around to face Sean.
"What about my rape trial. It's next week"
"Don't Linds-loo. I wouldn't miss it" Sean answered referring to her by her old nickname.
Sean walked into Tucker and Brandon's room.
"Hey dad. What's up?" Brandon asked when he walked into the room.
"I need to talk to you about something very important" Sean said sitting down on Tucker's bed.
"What is it?" Tucker asked.
"This is hard for me to say, but your mom and I are separating. We're not getting a divorce. We're just taking time to think"
"Why?" Brandon asked.
"I'm leaving tonight to stay in a hotel and then I'm going to take that job in Wasaga"
"Are you serious?" Brandon asked in a whiny voice.
"Yeah, I'm sorry" Sean said. He couldn't take disappointing any more people so he just got up and left.