Chapter 21

Bebe and Clyde are getting some air time in this chapter.

It's 3:15 on Monday afternoon when Bebe makes her way out of the school building and into the parking lot to meet her boyfriend Clyde. Her and Clyde were going to the doctor's office. Everything seemed so off. The sky was overcast and the school day seemed to drone on far longer than usual. Hell she was just glad that Clyde had skipped practice today telling the team that he wasn't feeling well. Luckily for her it was easier. She wasn't in any clubs or sports at the moment. Besides that all of her friends were in clubs.

When she got to Clyde's truck she noticed him already waiting inside for her.

"Hey babe." she said as she opened the door and hopped in. He wasn't looking at her.

"Hey." Clyde replied even though he was still staring out over his steering wheel.

The drive to the doctor's office was filled with an awkward silence, neither of them knowing what to say. What could you say? Hey hope I didn't knock you up. Or hey sorry I didn't get my period. Deep down they both knew what was going to happen anyway.

They only have to wait about 10 minutes in the waiting room before the nurse calls them back. Once the couple is called back into an examination room it begins to feel very real. The buzzing of the fluorescent lights, the sound of feet walking back and forth in the hallway, and the way that the walls are plastered with health posters every where.

There's a knock on the door followed by a tall elderly man wearing a white lab coat. "Hello, Miss Stevens, I'm Dr. Facto. What seems to be the problem today?"

Bebe doesn't look up, far too embarrassed and nervous to be there, "We need a pregnancy test." She finally mumbles out.

"I'm sorryy what was that? I didn't hear you." Dr. Facto asked.

"We need a pregnancy test." Clyde spoke up but he wasn't making eye contact with the doctor either.

"Oh ok, and what makes you think that? Are you having any symptoms Bebe?"

"Um…well both. I took a store-bought test and it said I was so…" Bebe said quietly.

"Alright, well if you'd come out into the testing area with me we can get this started." They walked out of the room and didn't return for a few minutes.

"Now that that's done I would like to ask you some questions. Is it ok to proceed with Mr. Donovan in the room?" Bebe nodded consent.

"How many partners have you had since your missed period?"

"Just Clyde." Bebe answers flushing.

The doctor nodded before continuing, "Well good, good. We know the father in the case of a positive result then. I only ask because I see a lot of young women who are either unsure or no longer with the partner that helped cause the pregnancy. As I'm sure you can imagine that could be a potentially stressful situation. Now, about how long ago was your missed period?"

"About 2 weeks ago I think, maybe a little longer."

"Ok alright, the results have been sent to me. Let's take a look."

"What do they say?" Clyde asks anxiously.

"Well, this is either going to be great news for you or terrible news depending upon how you look at it. Miss Stevens you are in fact pregnant. I'll write up a prescription for you to get the proper vitamins. There will also be some pamphlets for you at the front desk. Do you have any questions for me?" Dr. Facto asked.

The room grew quiet.

"What?" Bebe asked wide-eyed.

"Yes, the test came back positive."

"But I'm supposed to graduate this year! How am I going to have a baby in high school?!" Bebe cried; the information finally sinking in.

"Well your expected due date won't be until mid-July so you'll be able to graduate normally. But if this is something you're not ready for or you don't want I can refer you to a place where you can terminate the pregnancy. This is a big decision though so I will go ahead and make an appointment for you to come back in 4 weeks time. If you decide to terminate instead then you can just give me a call and I can get you a referral. I would strongly suggest talking to your parents about your options as well as Clyde here. You're technically 18 even though you are still in high school. I can't make you do anything and neither can your parents."

Bebe reached for Clyde's hand for comfort. He hadn't spoken since the announcement and looked pale. Neither of them said anything to the other. There was so much to process all at one time. Sensing the tension in the room Dr. Facto got up and walked to the door to take his leave.

"I look forward to seeing you again Miss Stevens. Please, don't worry too much ok? You have a months time to figure out a game plan for this. Have a good day." He said before exiting the room.

The next moment Bebe took a good look at Clyde, his eyes were glassy and his hand felt clammy in her own. He turned toward her and once they made eye contact the flood gates opened. The two broke down together unable to contain themselves anymore.

Bebe and Clyde get the pregnancy confirmed! Will she keep it or not? Find out within the next 2 updates! Please drop a review and thanks for reading!