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Taylor's POV

I couldn't believe that my only daughter could do this… to herself most of all… it is her life… Both her mother and I had sat down with her and explained everything to her in greatest detail. She knew all about the dangerous STD's she can catch… she knew that we believed in sex after marriage… she knew everything she needed about contraception… I understand that teenagers today have all kinds of peer pressure and everything… but that doesn't mean anything. I don't see Sera sleeping around… she was always so good… and look where it ended her up… She always paid attention… and she wasn't a bad influence on my daughter… What had gotten into Natalie? Not to mention… I pushed the poor girl away from me when she only tried calming me down. Damn! And I still have to face Christian's wrought… Exactly what I need today… But I shouldn't compare the two girls together. Both Christian and Ana pushed her away… and I know that although Sera forgave them, she still fears that they'll go back to the arguments and pushing her away. We've spent hours talking together the first night she came back to us. I must say… I missed her while she was at John's… It wasn't Sera's fault that my kid slept with that fucker… but then… she should have told me when she discovered… Where the hell did I go wrong with her? I've given her everything… I love Natalie… What did I do wrong?

…and now… Mark is leaving my daughter with the kid. No way in hell he's doing that. He'll be supporting the baby financially and is going to be there as a father. Natalie can't do this alone, and although Lisa and I will help her, she still needs help from him. I managed to get his number. I had to talk to his parents about this situation. They're practically kids going to raise a kid… and practically kids, to end up in this fucked up situation.

I pulled over… I was in no state of driving right now. I had to sort my thoughts out, before I continue my destination.

Flashback – an hour earlier

'What are you going to do now?' I asked her gently as I held Natalie close to my chest.

'I don't know… I don't want this baby… I was thinking… on… on aborting…' She replied as she looked straight into my eyes.

'What? You cannot possibly think about that?' I replied astonishingly.

'Dad… what life can I give to this baby? When I don't want it?'

'Natalie… you should have thought about that before you slept with Mark!'

'…but dad!'

'No Natalie! This is a child we're talking about. It's practically murder Natalie! I'm not allowing my daughter to fix her mistake by making another mistake! You fucked up and now you have to face the consequences…' I replied. '…and you're grounded for life!'

'What? You're grounding me? Isn't me pregnant enough?' She asked back.

'No I'm not… but you're literally grounded for life by your unplanned pregnancy Natalie. Your mother and I both taught you that a decision you make will affect everybody… whether it is small or big as this. Natalie, you are going to take this pregnancy to term.'

'… and who will raise it?'

'You… we'll help you out… but you are the mother.' I explained gently. 'Financially you can rely on us… and even for love and support… but you can forget clubbing, you can forget hanging out…'

'So I practically have no life?'

'You chose it… you have to go through it…'

'Can't I at least give it up for adoption?' She asked again.

'No Natalie… If you don't love this kid, I already do! It's practically part of your mother's and I too… We're going to take care of the kid and love him or her… like we loved you… and we're going to raise him or her together.' I replied again as I hugged her.

'Dad?' She asked again.

'Yes honey?'

'Do you still love?' She asked afraid.

'Of course I do baby girl. I always had and always will… no matter what you do! And right now you need us more than ever… We're sticking by you always baby girl…'

'Even now? That I've let you down dad?'

'Yes honey… even now… I admit… I was angry when you told me… but that doesn't mean that I don't love you. I've always had the best interest in and for you honey. I never wanted to let my daughter alone. Christian and Ana did that… and look where that ended Sera up! I don't want my daughter to end up like that Natalie. I love you so very much baby girl!'

'I do too daddy…' She hugged me tight. She was still a kid inside. I could see that.

'Who is the father?' I asked her as she let go of me.

'Mark…'

'Did you tell him?'

'She called him… and told him…' Lisa replied as she brought some tea.

'…and?'

'He didn't want to talk to me. He said that the baby is not his… he said that he has nothing to do with it…' She admitted.

'He's probably still in shock.' I replied. 'I need his number…'

'Are you going to kill him?'

'For now? No… but I know how to make him vanish from the face of this earth if he doesn't man up and take the responsibility.'

'You're joking… right dad?' She asked almost scared.

'Do I look like I'm joking Natalie? He hurts my daughter, and he has to see it with me! I wasn't in the military for nothing. I've picked up some tricks here and there.'

'Dad… when you talk to him… don't take your gun!'

'I won't… don't worry… but he won't hurt you… I can assure you that he will take the responsibility.'

'Jason… you're scaring her…' Lisa replied as she sipped from her tea.

'I know…' I smiled. 'Natalie, you have to promise me, that you're never going to do anything like this. I know you did drugs… and I know have a tattoo…'

'How do you know?' She asked astonished.

'I'm not stupid Natalie… you think that concealer will hide a 5 inch tattoo on your back?' I asked her. 'I don't mind about the tattoo… I have one… but drugs? Seriously Natalie!'

'How… how did you find out?'

'John… he called me…'

'Sera…' She said in spite.

'She did well on talking Natalie… she's trying to recover… and to do that, she needs to talk and that means saying everything…'

'… but not mine too!'

'Natalie, there is no use in fighting this! She did the right thing, and I'm glad John talked to me about this… why didn't you come to me if you had a problem Natalie? Your mother and I never left you from anything…'

'…because… because… there was this guy I liked… and I wanted him to like me… so I tried doing everything he did dad…'

'So you did this over a guy? Are you nuts? Not only that! You dragged down Sera with you!'

'I know… and I did wrong… we made a promise to each other that we won't ever touch them again…'

'What prompted you to do that?'

'He… um… he… I caught him smooching with another girl…'

'I'm glad he did… he's not the right guy for you Natalie…'

'I know dad… I'm sorry…'

'You're forgiven… only if you promise not to do anything stupid!'

'I'll promise to not do anything that will hurt me… Stupidity… well… I'll do some, but you'll be there to pick me up dad…' She smiled as she hugged me. 'Dad… are you going to the Grey's tonight?'

'I have to… besides I have to face Christian… I hurt Sera unconsciously.'

'Can you tell her that I'm very sorry?'

'Sorry? For what?'

'I… I used her dad… and I feel guilty… I said some hard words to her… and I know she doesn't deserve them, when she only tried to help me…'

'You should call her Natalie… you have to apologize…'

'Do you think she'll still want to talk to me? She's the only one that stuck by me…and she's the only true friend I have… I'd hate it if I had to lose her…'

'Again… you have to face the consequences Natalie… like I have to with Christian…You cannot just use your friend and expect her to forgive you instantly. I've always taught you this… people aren't switches… when you need them you call for them and when you don't you push them away. Sera is a person as much as you are… and she never did anything to hurt you…'

'I know dad…'

'Natalie… can you please give your father and I few minutes alone? We need to discuss some things…' Lisa said gently as Natalie stood up from my lap.

'Yes mum…' She said as she made her way upstairs. 'Mum?' She asked.

'Yes honey?'

'I'm sorry…'

'I know you are baby girl… but I still love you anyways…'

'I love you too mum…'

'Jason, do you mean it?'

'What? Raising her kid? Of course I do… if we're not there for her now… when are we going to be?'

'No… what I mean is… She has to take this responsibility… this is her kid…'

'Ohh, and she will…' I replied. 'She has to be the one staying with the kid throughout the night and change him or her or feed him or her… we'll only help her when she really needs it… we'll always have her back…'

'Jason… why didn't we continue to try in our marriage?'

'…I wanted to keep up… you didn't want to Lisa… I still love you till this very day…'

'I'm sorry… I really am…'

'I know you are honey… but I'll always love you…' I said again. 'When are you going to take her to the doctor?'

'I've made an appointment with Dr. Greene… She'll be seeing her today…'

'Good… tell me how it goes… I have to go back to work…'

'Do you think Christian will give you some hard time?'

'I hurt his kid… I expect it…'

'She was scared of you when you pushed her…'

'I know… and that's what hurt me… she always relied on me… and I hurt her…'

'She's mature for her age… she'll see past it…'

'Yeah… I hope so…' I smiled. 'Listen, I need Mark's number and his parents too…'

'I've already written them down for you.' She smiled as she handed me a piece of paper.

'When are you available to go and talk to them?'

'Any day… we need to clear this ASAP Jason…'

'Yeah…' I replied as I rubbed my face. 'So it wasn't a flu… it was morning sickness…'

'…and exhaustion…'

'She's having the same pregnancy you've had with her…' I smiled.

'Like mother like daughter Jason…'

'Yeah…'

End of Flashback

I grabbed my phone and took out the paper Lisa gave me. I quickly dialled the number and waited for someone to pick up. Soon someone on the other end of the line picked up.

'Hello?'

'Is this Mark?' I asked.

'Yes…'

'I'm Natalie's dad…' I replied.

'Um… hello Sir…' he stuttered. '…What… what can I do for you?'

'Can I speak to your parents please?'

'Um… yes sir…' He continued as I heard some mumbling. 'Richard here…'

'Hi Richard, I'm Natalie's dad… I think you know that your son and my daughter have been dating for these last couple months. Right?'

'Yes… I must say she is a very nice girl. We love her. Is there anything we can help you with Mr. Taylor?'

'Jason… please… Lisa and I would like to talk to you about a very important matter.'

'Of course. Can I ask about what please?'

'Yes… Natalie's pregnant…' I replied.

'What?'

'Yes, and it's Marks. Mark already knows about the situation, but he still hasn't manned up… in fact he still hasn't called her…'

'Mark… get your ass here right now!' I heard him shout. 'Jason, I can assure you that my son will take up his responsibility. Is it ok for you if we meet tomorrow at around 4pm?'

'Perfect. Thank you Richard.' I replied as I hung up. 'That went well…' I thought to myself.

I quickly texted Lisa with the news, and continued my way to the Grey's. I was already late for work. At least Christian never had a problem with me being late, especially as I rarely did it.

After few minutes of driving, I parked into Escala's estate, and made my way to the elevator. I punched in the codes, and soon was into the living room. I started my way straight to his study but I could hear Sera and Ana talking into the kitchen. I decided to check on her, and see how she is before I went in to my head slashing.

'Taylor!' She greeted as she waved at me awkwardly. I realized that she was doing so with her left arm, while the other one was casted and strapped to her neck.

'Come in…' Ana smiled as she poured in some tea. 'Would like some?' She asked.

'No thank you Anastasia. I came to check in on Sera.' I smiled as I ruffled the girl's hair. 'I have to talk to Christian.'

'Don't worry about dad… he knows it wasn't your fault. In your defence, I should have never came from behind. I know how military may have trained you.' She joked as she gave a look to her mother.

'I was telling her Ray's military training… and all the hard core embellishment you guys undergone.' She smiled.

'Someday I'll tell you some real stories myself…' I smiled back. 'How's your arm?' I asked her gently as I kissed her forehead.

'It's ok…' She smiled while Christian entered the kitchen with a bottle of pills in his hands.

'It's time for your medication Sera…' He smiled, as he brought her a glass of water. 'How are things Taylor?' He asked me calmly. I didn't expect him to be like this.

'They're ok. We're talking to Mark's family tomorrow.' I replied.

'That's good…' He smiled. 'Sera, has something to tell you…' He replied again while she swallowed her pain medication.

'Now?' She asked while coughing.

'There's no better time than this Sera…' He advised.

'What is it?' I encouraged.

'Dad?' She looked at him.

'Taylor… remember the chemistry camp?' He started taking the weight of his daughter.

'Yeah… You two had tone of fun.' I replied. 'Although… I don't see how chemistry can be fun…'

'Um…' She continued. 'I was doing chemistry… but… Nat was doing… um… some kind of other chemistry?' She almost asked.

'What do you mean?' I interrogated as I straightened my back, and crossed my arms.

'Um… well… I lied…' She admitted. 'Natalie never came…'

'Her boyfriend booked some hotel, and they spent the weekend together.' Christian continued trying to ease everything.

'What? And you don't tell me Sera?' I asked her. I couldn't believe she would keep this much of a secret.

'I'm sorry Taylor… but I promised her I wouldn't tell you. I tried talking her into trusting you… but she told me you would say no…'

'Hell yes I would have said no! Of course I would have!'

'Taylor… easy…' Christian ordered.

'Apparently it is easy for you two to keep secrets between you. What prompted you into telling me now?' I interrogated again.

'I told her too Taylor. You cannot blame this on my kid. She was trying to do the best thing.'

'Well, unfortunately Christian the best thing is obviously the worst.'

'Sera, off to your room.' He ordered as he glared at me while she obeyed immediately. 'Taylor, you have no right talking to my daughter like that… not under my roof or anywhere else… am I clear?'

'Christian don't get all bossy with me. Don't forget that you were the one that pushed your daughter away… and look at her… she barely has the strength to walk!'

'At least I'm trying to fix things, and turn things around.' He threw back sternly. 'Sera was trying to keep peace between you two…'

'Christian… calm down…' Ana tried while he took a deep breath.

'If your kid fucked up, it's not my problem, but if your kid's condition is going to drown my kid, then it does concern me.' He replied. 'They're both the same age… and I don't see mine sleeping around Taylor…'

'You know why? Because she was busy killing herself Christian. If it wasn't for me to be a father figure, she would have been gone by now.'

'…and I appreciate that… and I owe you my life for helping her out when I…we were missing.' He replied calmly. '…but you can't blame any of this on my daughter…'

'I know…' I finally admitted. I felt that I wanted to blame Natalie's pregnancy on someone. The kid knew everything that Natalie did. They were attached at the hip and yet I was still in the dark about many things. 'I know…'

'Taylor… We understand how hard this may be…'

'Hard doesn't even begin with…' I replied. 'I don't know what to do… She told me she wants to abort…'

'Abort?' Ana asked astonished.

'Don't worry… we're not letting her. We're taking care of the baby as if it is ours.'

'Taylor… if you ever need any help, you know you can come to us. We can give the child anything he or she needs…'

'I know Christian… but it is Natalie's responsibility. She is the mother, and I'm not letting her give the kid up. Besides… it's now part of me. I wasn't hoping on becoming a grandfather this early… but I want to be there… and so does Lisa.'

'Taylor… know that you can always come to us whenever you need.' He smiled assuring. '…but please… I'm asking you for Sera's sake. Don't hold it against her when she only tried to help out.'

'I know…' I smiled.

'Listen, can you stay with her while I'll drive Ana to the helipad? Gail had to do the groceries, and I'd rather leave Sera here to rest while I'll be back.'

'No problem. I'd rather make things good between us… and I'm sorry for pushing her away.'

'Don't apologize to me… apologize to her… but don't worry she doesn't blame you…' He smiled.

'I'm glad you're finally sticking up for her… Both of you… Just… don't ever go back to what you were with her… she's afraid of that…'

'We know she is Taylor…' Ana replied. '…and we won't… but if you see us slacking… grab our attention…'

'Sure I will…' I smiled.

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