What If?

Chapter Six

Confrontations

After school, Shay dropped off Spinner at work, Emma at her house and she was about to drop Jay off.

"So, what are you going to do?" Jay asked.

"About what?"

"The whole email thing?"

"Well, after I drop you off, I'm going to head to my grandfathers."

"I can go with you, if you want."

Shay smiled, "If you want to."

"I do."

"OK then. Be prepared though. I don't know what's going to happen."

They drove to her grandfather's house. Radditch's car was parked in the drive way, "Well, he's home."

"Want me to come in?"

"Yeah."

"Alright."

They both got out of the car and walked up to the house. Shay turned the knob, "Here we go."

Her grandfather came flying into the front hall, "SHAYNA MICHELLE WHALEN! Where the hell have you been?"

Jay stood behind Shay, but close to her.

"At a hotel."

"Did you go to school?"

"Yes."

"Well, at least you're being responsible."

"I got an email from someone."

"Why should I care?" Her grandfather asked with in a snotty tone.

"Well, because whoever sent it, told me I was adopted."

Radditch's face dropped, "What?"

"No. You don't get to ask the questions, Papa."

Jay laughed quietly. Shay turned around to look at him and mouthed be quiet.

Her grandfather walked to the living. Shay and Jay following behind, "So, what do you want to know?" He asked as he sat on the couch, then he noticed Jay, "What is he doing here?"

Shay turned to look at Jay, "He's a friend. Here's here for moral support. I want to know the truth."

Radditch looked at Jay, then to Shay, he gestured for them to sit down on the couch across from him, "Where should I start?"

"You can start where all the lies started."

"There were no lies, Shayna."

"Yeah, there is."

"No. You never asked if you were adopted, so therefore no one lied to you."

"Yeah, well no one ever exactly told me the truth either."

Her grandfather sighed, "Well, your parents really wanted a child. They tried for 3 years. Then found out your mother couldn't get pregnant. Their only option was adoption. After they applied, about 1 month later, you were born. Considering who your parents were and their families, they were put on the top of the list for a child. After they finally had you, they moved. They wanted people to think you were theirs. The only thing we knew about your biological parents, was that they were from Canada. That's all."

"So, it's true." Shay sighed, "Can I find out anything else?"

"I'm sure you could. I just don't know where. Your mother had your birth certificate. The one they issued right after you were born. Your mother, your birth mother, thought she could handle both children. Then changed her mind a few hours later."

Shay stood up, followed by Jay, "I need to leave. I'm going to pack more clothes. I'm staying at the hotel on Main St. I need to stay there for a while."

Her grandfather nodded, "I agree."

Then, after Shay got the rest of her clothes, they left.

Shay's Car

"What now?" Jay asked.

"Now, we go pick up everyone else and do something. I need to get my mind off of this, Jay."

Jay reached out his hand and took free hand that was on her lap, "I know, Shay."

They drove to a car rental place, "What are we doing here?" Jay asked.

"Well, it would be easier to have one car. So, we're renting a car. Or should we just get a limo?" Shay thought to herself, "Yeah, a limo would be fun." Shay pulled out of the car rental place and drove back to the hotel. She parked her car and they went inside. Shay walked over to the front desk, "I need a limo."

The guy at the desk, looked at her, and realized who she was, "Yes, Ms. Whalen. When do you need it?"

"Now, would be good."

"Of course." He picked up the phone and dialed a number. A few minutes later he hung up, "It'll be here in about 10 minutes."

"Thank you. Can you have someone bring my bag up to my room?"

"Of course."

Shay and Jay walked out front, Jay pulled out his phone, "I'll call the guys. You call the girls."

Less than 10 minutes later, the limo pulled up and they had just finished calling their friends. They gave the limo driver directions to everyone's houses. Shay told him after everyone was picked up to just drive anywhere.