My life, My choice

Abel P.O.V

It has been almost a month since Rachel has told me that she is handing the baby away and I still can't wrap my head around the thought of someone else raising my child.

We have moved back to Charming which makes it harder for me to convince her to keep the baby. I know in my head that it is the right thing to do, to give the kid the best chance but my heart breaks every time I think of it. I decided not to go back to school and get a job and do part-time college instead, my dad offered me one at the garage and I took it. It will do until I finish college.

My mom is spending a lot of time there too, says she's catching up with old friends, but I feel there is more to it. Thomas is loving school; he made the football team and spends a lot of time with his new friends. It was hard for him with all the changes but he's getting there now.

So, everything is good, until now. I'm standing in the hospital in San Fran, Rachel went into early labor. The doctor said not to worry but I can't help myself. I have been waiting for nearly three hours and nothing. Rachel didn't want me in the room since we have broken up and I am going out my mind.

The doctor came through the door with a smile on his face.

"Congratulations Abel, you have a healthy baby girl!" My heart melted at the words and I couldn't stop the tears that spilled over. I didn't care that my dad and his brothers were watching, I didn't care about anything but the little girl I couldn't wait to meet.

"Can I see her?" The doctor nodded his head and walked to the door while I followed, he led me down the hall and into the nursery department.

We walked through the double doors and into the bay where the newborns are. He pointed out my little girl and I fell in love, the nurse handed her over. As I looked at the little bundle in my arms, I knew I could never let her go.

I was taken to a privet room where the nurse handed me a bottle and I sat in the chair to feed my daughter. My mom and dad came in to meet her and watch as I bonded with the little girl.

We had been there no more than an hour with everyone taking turns to come and see the new baby when social services came in. I looked to the door as they walked in not thinking anyone was due as my parents were already with me.

"Can I help you?" I asked the young woman that was walking toward us.

"I am Cindy from the social work department, I was phoned regarding the little one." She said as she showed her badge to us, I couldn't help the pain that washed through me.

"Okay, so what do you want?" I asked with as much venom as possible, like that she flinched before answering.

"I was told she was to be taking into our care, her mother wants to put her up for adoption." She said while straightening her back as my mother glared at her.

"Well I'm her father don't I get a say?" I asked not wanting to let her go. I saw the pity in her eyes as she took in how young I am.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm her father and I won't hand her off." I growled at her.

"That is, your choice but you will have to speak with the child's mother and make sure she is okay with it, otherwise I will have to take the child with me once she is released." I handed my daughter to my mom as I walked over to Cindy.

"Why do I have to talk with the person that wants to throw her away like trash? Rachel signed her rights away yes?" Cindy nodded.

"Well as her father I have equal rights and I refuse to sign. Now get out. Come near me or my daughter again and I will sue your whole department for everything it's worth, got me?" I raised an eyebrow at her. She nodded and ran from the room.

"That wasn't very nice son." My dad laughed behind me.

"Yeah, well she wanted my daughter, that wasn't happening. Was it my little Nevaeh?" I cooed to the girl.

"Nevaeh?" my mom looked at me funny.

"Yeah, Nevaeh because she's nothing less than an angel. My angel sent from heaven." My parents just smiled at me.

"I'm going to see Rachel."

As I walked into Rachel's room, I was shocked to see Michael there.

"Um... Rachel, can we talk?" I asked as they both looked at me. She nodded her head, so I continued.

"I'm keeping the baby. I know you don't want her, but I can't walk away from her Rachel, I hope you understand. I'm not asking you to be in her life but if you ever want to meet her just let me know." Rachel smiled at me but before she could speak Michael butted in.

"Why would she want anything to do with you, emo? She has me now. She was always too good for you. Take your spawn and fuck off." he glared. I glared right back and turned to Rachel. I handed one of the pictures the hospital had taken over to her.

"I named her Nevaeh, I thought you would want something to remember her by. Have a good life Rach, you deserve it and thank you for giving me, my little girl. I promise she will be loved." With that I turned to leave.

"Abel" I turned back to her. "You'll make a good dad. Take good care of her, she really was sent from heaven." With that said I walked from the room and went to take my baby home.

The trip home was quick. We walked into the clubhouse to be blinded by pink, it was everywhere. Chibs came over and stole Nevaeh from me to show her off as I spoke with Thomas and some friends of his. About an hour or so later our dad called us over.

"Hey, boys, I want you to meet Danielle, my girlfriend and Damion, Devon, and Lexi. You're siblings."