Gabrielle was still completely shocked that she was pregnant.
"How can this be?" Gabrielle said confused.
"Sometimes vasectomies can come undone."
"I didn't know that."
" They can." "I'm going to give you some pre-natal vitamins." Dr. Cooper said.
"Dr. Cooper what if I don't want to keep the baby?"
"Do you mean an abortion?"
"No I mean putting it up for adoption."
"I can give some information on that."
"Thank you."
"Do you mind if I ask why you want to do that?"
"I'm not sure I'm ready for a baby and I know the last thing the father will want is to be involved."
"I can give all the information before you leave." "Lay down on the table and we'll see how far along you are."
"Ok." She got up on the table and laid down.
"Lift up your shirt." She did. "This is going to be a little cold." She squirted gel on Gabrielle's stomach and hooked her to the machine. A few seconds later a very small baby appeared on the screen.
"Is that it?"
"That's it."
"It's so tiny."
"You're at eight weeks." "Everything looks fine." "Your due date is November 3rd.
Gabrielle invited all of her sisters out to dinner that night.
"I have something to tell you guys." Gabrielle said. "It's big." "I went to the doctor today and she told me I'm pregnant."
"I knew it." Brittney said.
"Oh wow." Michelle said shocked.
"Congratulations Gabrielle." Faith said.
"You need to tell mom and dad."
"I will." Gabrielle said.
"Wait, I thought you said John has a vasectomy." Brittney said.
"He does, but I got pregnant anyway." "I didn't know that could happen."
"It's rare but it can." Michelle said.
"What did he say when you told him?" Faith asked.
"He doesn't know yet." Gabrielle said. "I'm telling him in two weeks."
"Why the delay?" Michelle asked.
"I have to in Texas Monday for a business trip." "I'll be gone all week."
"Your baby is more important then a business trip."
"I'll still be pregnant in two weeks Michelle." "I've made a decision about the baby." "I'm going to give it up for adoption."
"What?" "Why?"
"This pregnancy was accidental." "I'm not ready to be a mom." "With my work schedule it wouldn't be fair to a baby."
"So get a different job."
"I don't want to." "Plus my condo isn't made for a baby, I'd have to move." "I don't want to be a single mom."
"Why would you be a single mom?" Faith asked confused.
"John won't want to be involved." "He doesn't want to be a father."
"How do you know that?"
"On Total Bellas, he was going to get his vasectomy reversed for his ex-fiancee." "When she even brought up the idea of getting pregnant, he looked miserable." "I know he'll support my decision for the adoption."
"So you're just going to give your baby to some random stranger?" Michelle said irritated.
"No, I'm going to interview families."
"You should keep it."
"I think the baby would be better off with people who can give it a good home, give it the love and attention it deserves." "I'm thinking about what's best for the baby."
"No you're thinking about yourself."
"Go to hell Michelle." She stood up. "It's not your decision, it's mine." She said angrily. "I'm giving the baby up for adoption and I don't care if you like it or not." She left.
The next day on her lunch break Gabrielle dialed John's number.
"Hello?" He said.
"Hi John."
"Gabrielle, hi."
"How are you?"
"Good but I miss you."
"I miss you to." "In two weeks can we meet up?"
"Yeah, I'll be in New Orleans."
"Alright." "I have to go but I'll see you in two weeks." "I'll be there on a Wednesday."
"Ok bye."
"Bye."
Later that night Gabrielle was at home sitting on her couch. She put her hands on her stomach.
"Hi." She said. "Listen, mommy promises you're gonna go to a nice loving family." "They'll treat you right." "When you're eighteen you'll have the option of coming to see me if you want." "I hope you do and I hope one day you forgive me." "I love you."