Date: 10-8-2008
Brooke's p.o.v
Days before the doctor detected abnormalities in the pregnancy. She said the baby showed symptoms of Down Syndrome. The weight of the world fell upon my
shoulders. Devastated, I couldn't stop crying. First I was raped and now I have to worry about Down Syndrome. I never imagined this would happen. Hungry for
knowledge, I visited Barnes and Noble today. I searched for books pertaining to raising kids with Down Syndrome. Surprisingly, I encountered Peyton in the parenting
book section. I thought I saw a tiny baby bump underneath Peyton's clothes. She looked to be about two months along. True's Down Syndrome prevented me from
discussing Peyton's pregnancy. Stressed, I allowed Peyton into my world for once. She held me tightly while I let out really good long cry. Her warm embrace and
encouraging words gave me peace. During my breakdown, I heard my cellphone ring. The doctor called to say that True didn't have Down Syndrome afterall. Her
calculations had been wrong. Relief immediately overcame Peyton and me.