How is the story going so far? Should I change it up a bit or keep it the same? Let me know!

"JT, Liberty, come on it's time to get up. Let's go."

Liberty and JT got up and started getting ready for school. Liberty was the first one downstairs.

"Here, Liberty. You need something so you and your baby won't starve. Eat this cereal bar."

Liberty ate and got some water and she was off to school. JT almost forgot to mention to Liberty what her mom had said.

"Oh yeah, I meant to tell you last night that your mom said you can come over for dinner tonight and get your things."

"What did she say about you coming over for dinner, too? I don't want to go into a house where I don't belong anymore on my own."

"She said 'If you come, good luck.' I don't know what it meant, so hopefully it's not as bad as she made it seem."

"Well, it looks like you're just going to have to hope for the best, because unless you come, I'm not going to that house of haters."

"OK, fine I guess I have to overcome my fears and face your parents and by the way, I'm not scared of your mom. If anything, I'm scared of what your dad is gonna do. What if attacks me or your brother hurts me of something."

"I know. No one's scared of her, but everybody's scared of my dad, but could you please do one thing?"

"What's that?"

"Can you at least act like you're afraid of my mom? She'll think she's winning somewhat."

"Uh, I guess."

"OK. I might not be coming home with you today."

"Why?"

"I need to talk to Emma and Manny after school. One of them will drop me off."

"Are you sure? You don't want me to come along?"

"No, this'll probably one of the last girl times we have. Don't worry, I'll be fine."

"OK. Come on, let's get to class."

"You don't have to drop me off to class; I got to go see if either Emma or Manny can have company today."

"OK."

Liberty raced to find Emma and Manny.

"Hey guys, uh, are any of you busy afterschool?"

"Nope, nothing going on at Casa de Manny. Why?"

"Oh, I was just wondering if we could all meet up at someone's house."

"Can't we meet up at your house?" asked Emma.

Liberty tried quickly to think of a lie.

"Well, my mom is having a meeting with some of her friends and I don't want to interrupt her. She gets really mad if I do that."

"Oh, well then I guess we'll all meet up at Manny's? Is that OK?"

"Yeah, totally. Especially since my dad is out of town."

"Cool, thanks guys. See you later."

Liberty went to her first period class while Manny and Emma stood looking confused.

"I wonder what she needs to talk about, Em."

"I'm pretty sure it's nothing urgent. Her mom or dad OR Danny could've made her mad. I don't know."

"Whatever it is, it can't be as bad as we think it is."

"Yeah, you're right. Come on let's go to class."

The day went by like a pattern. Going to class, leaving to throw up, not paying attention in class and going to her next class. She didn't eat lunch and she tried her hardest to avoid JT because she couldn't talk to him. On her way to 5th period, JT caught up with her.

"Liberty!"

"Damn!" Liberty thought.

"What's up?"

"What did Emma and Manny say?"

"We're gonna go to Manny's house afterschool."

"Do you need me to pick you up afterwards?"

"Probably not, I'll be fine, don't worry."

"OK."

"See you later."

"Bye."

Liberty went to fifth period and to the rest of her classes. She met Manny and Emma outside at the parking lot.

"Let's go guys." said Emma.

When they got to Manny's, they all sat down.

"OK, guys I need to talk about something that nobody can know about, at least not yet."

"What's up." said Manny.

"I'm pregnant."

Emma was speechless, but Manny wasn't.

"SHUT UP! YOU ARE NOT PREGNANT!"

"I know I'm just as shocked as you are."

"Do you know for sure?"

"Yes. Yesterday I went to get an ultra sound and its official. I am pregnant."

Finally Emma was able to speak.

"What did your mom say?"

"My mom kicked me out yesterday and today JT and I are going over there to get my clothes, plus she wants me to stay for dinner."

"So, you don't have a place to stay?"

"No, I do. For now JT and I are going to stay at his house, but I already know we won't be staying there too much longer."

"I don't know what to say, Liberty."

"I don't either; the only thing I've been able to say is that I'm scared."

"Have you decided if you're going to keep the baby?"

"Yeah, I'm keeping the baby."

"OK, well that's good, I think."

"Yeah, but I didn't come here just so you can know I'm having a baby. I need you guys to promise me something."

"What?" asked Manny.

"I need to know that whatever happens, you guys always have my back. I know I have JT, but I feel like he won't actually be there when this baby comes."

"Of course, we always have your back. Right, Manny?"

"Haha, you're so funny and yes I have your back, no matter what happens."

"Thank you guys so much. This means a lot to me."

"Do you need a ride home?"

"Uh, if you don't mind, I mean JT can pick me up if you don't want to."

"No, we'll drop you off."

"OK. I should probably get going so JT doesn't get worried."

"Yeah, you ready Emma?"

"Yeah."

Emma, Liberty, and Manny all went to JT's house.

"Call us if you need anything, OK?"

"OK, I will."

"We love you! Bye!"

Liberty went inside and saw JT watching TV.

"Liberty, are you OK?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why?"

"Oh nothing, it just felt like you would never come back."

"I was only gone an hour though."

"I know but still, it felt like forever."

"Oh, OK. Did you tell your mom that we're not eating here tonight?"

"Yeah, she knows."

"OK, well I'm going to get ready. I'll be down in a few."

After 30 minutes of getting ready, JT and Liberty were finally ready to go.

"So, what are we gonna do when we get there?"

"We're just going to eat dinner as quick as possible, so don't ask for seconds and then go upstairs and start packing my stuff and be gone. I don't want to have any arguments with any of them."

"What if they try to have a conversation with us about our decision?"

"Use short answers only, don't make into an explanation or a definition, just say we're keeping the baby and starting our own family. That's it."

"OK, I guess I can do that."

"Don't guess, just do it, OK?"

"OK."

JT pulled into the driveway of the Van Zandt's. JT's heart began racing.

"Come on, JT. Let's go."

"I can't do this."

"What do you mean you can't do this? You're parked in the driveway. Come on!"

"What if one of them is behind the door and they stab me with a knife or shoot me in the head?"

"They won't now COME ON!"

Finding all of his strength, JT finally got out of the car. He wanted to die then. He couldn't go in a house where he, his girlfriend, and his unborn baby were no longer welcome. He didn't want Liberty going in there either. He wanted to tape her to the passenger seat and drive away and never come back. He could take her shopping for more clothes or something, right? No, he had to be a man about this. He grabbed Liberty's hand as they walked to the front door. Liberty's mom let them in.

"I warned you about coming here, didn't I? Your mistake. Come in."

Liberty walked in, followed by JT. Liberty's dad just looked at JT. He wanted to beat JT until his insides were on top of his body. He hated the boy who impregnated his daughter so much right now. All he could do was just stand there.

"What's for dinner?" asked Liberty.

"Alfredo, would you like some?"

"Both of us would, please."

They sat down and ate their food as quickly as possible.

"Have you guys decided what you're going to do about your baby?"

"Mom, we're keeping it. I refuse to kill the baby or give him or her to somebody else."

"You are making a huge mistake Liberty, but just know you're not staying in my house."

"I know that. Now if you'll excuse JT and I, we are gonna go pack up my stuff."

JT and Liberty went upstairs and got Liberty's things. She had all of her clothes, things for school, and was on her way. Dinner had gone just as she had hoped no arguments, no insults to start arguments, just a quick dinner and pack-up and goodbye.

"Well that went well, I guess."

"Yeah, did you see the way your dad looked at me? I almost peed on myself at the dinner table."

"At least he didn't actually hurt you."

"I guess."

When they got to JT's house, they went on to bed. Liberty instantly fell asleep while all JT could do was lay there and think. He finally went to his mom's room. Luckily, she was still up.

"Mom, can I talk to you?"

"Sure honey. Is everything OK?"

"I think I am still traumatized by tonight's dinner. I don't know if Liberty should have the baby if it leads to a big feud between her and her family. I just wanted to die and the way her dad wouldn't stop staring at me made me want to just breakdown and apologize and cry. They make it seem like this is all my fault."

"Honey, it's not just your fault. You both made a mistake. First, both of you should've just said no and waited. Second, her parents are only blaming you because they want to keep believing that Liberty is a smart, teenage and girl and she's all of those things, just pregnant. I'm not saying this is all Liberty's fault because both of you made the decision, but I think that you too should just stay away from her family until they realize that Liberty made a mistake, too."

"OK, but mom the way they say these things has actually got me thinking that this was my fault. They're making it seem like I raped her which I didn't. I just don't know what to do."

"Listen, why don't you just get some sleep and think about this? Obviously you're stressed."

"I guess you're right. Good night, mom."

"Night, hun."

JT went back to bed hoping everything would get better.