16 Pregnant & The Mom

Ch. 3 Let me help

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews and to everyone reading. The next chapter will be from Erin's point of view. Hope you enjoy and thank you again.

Cindy

(Dave's point of view)

I was a little surprised Melissa was letting me in. I had only been around Erin's kids a few times. Melissa seemed more willing to listen and trust me than Erin. I just hoped I could find out what was going on.

"Would you like something to drink Agent Rossi?" Melissa asked me politely.

"Um ice tea would be nice. And you can call me Dave." I answered.

"Erin what's going on? Why didn't you tell me that your daughter needed help?" I asked as Melissa left the room.

"David this isn't about you. This is about my daughter." Erin said.

"I just want to help. Let me help." I said.

"This is a family matter." Erin scowled.

"Mom get off it. Dad is being a jerk. Garret and Amber are busy at school." Melissa said as she handed me the ice tea.

"You Father may still change his mind." Erin said.

"Mom he's never been there when things get difficult. He always runs. Now he has Shannon to run to." Melissa yelled.

"It doesn't matter this isn't David's business or problem." Erin said.

"Shut up just shut the hell up Erin." I shouted unable to stay quiet.

"David calm down and stop cursing at me." Erin responded.

"No because you are wrong. I love you. You are a crazy bitch but I love you and everything about you. That includes your kids. Now tell me what is going on." I ranted.

"I'm pregnant." Melissa said quietly.

"My 16 year old honor's student is pregnant. The boy's parent's sent him to boot camp. They are unwilling to help. Howard is blaming me. He says I've always cared more about my job than him or the kids." Erin said close to tears.

"How are you feeling Melissa?" I asked knowing Erin needed a moment.

"I have morning sickness really badly. I'm not sure why they call it morning sickness. It last all day." Melissa answered.

"My friend drinks decaffeinated tea with ginger in it. It really helped her when she was pregnant." I said.

"That's a great idea. Thanks Dave." Melissa responded.

"Are you planning to keep the baby?" I asked.

"I don't know. I want to keep it. I'm afraid though." Melissa admitted.

"I need to take this." Erin said as her phone rang.

"It's probably Dad. He's being such a dick. It was my fault not Mom's. I am the one who forgot her birth control pill." Melissa said as we heard Erin yelling.

"Fine then Howard. I will take care of Melissa. You just worry about your little wife." Erin yelled.

"Sorry Dave." Melissa apologized.

"It's not your fault. I am sorry your Father is acting like that." I said sincerely.

"He hasn't paid child support in a long time. None of us have even seen him. He didn't even invite us to his and Shannon's wedding. He acts like we don't exist." Melissa said angrily.

"Have you told your brother or sister you're pregnant?" I asked.

"No they are coming home next weekend. I decided it would be better to do it in person. At least Chris will be long gone before Garrett and get to him." Melissa said with a laugh.

"Does Chris plan to be a part of the baby's life if you keep it?" I asked curiously.

"No he has already decided to give up his rights. After boot camp he'll probably enlist." Melissa answered.

"Wow." I mumbled.

"I really thought he loved me." Melissa said starting to cry.

"Oh Sweetheart he's just a bump in the road. Trust me true love that's hard to find." I said patting her shoulder.

"Goodbye Howard yes I will tell her." I heard Erin say.

"Erin are you okay?" I asked worried.

"Yes David. I do need some alone time with my daughter." She answered looking at me.

"Will you call me tomorrow?" I asked.

"I promise I will." Erin said softly.

"I promise I will make sure she calls you." Melissa said.

"Take care both of you." I said as I left.