“Hey, Mom.” He said.

“Hey, Jack. What’s up?’ She asked. She was surprised.

“I need to talk to you.” He said. Tina closed her book and padded the space beside her. Jack sat on the bed next to his mother.

“Okay, tell me Jack.”

“Something happened.”

“What?” Tina said, concerned.

“Before I tell you, you have to know it wasn’t on purpose.” Jack said.

“Okay…”

“I slept with a girl and now she’s pregnant…” He said, barely above whisper. Tina’s eyes grew big.

“What? Have you lost your mind?” She could slap him at this moment.

“Mom, the stupid thing broke! We didn’t know what to do when we found out.” Jack said, tears in his eyes. Tina sighed to calm down a little.

“Who is she?” Tina asked. Jack looked away, he saw drama coming.

“Serafina Lee-Porter.” He said. Tina’s mouth fell open.

“What?! You knocked Bette’s daughter up?” She couldn’t believe it.

“I didn’t mean to! Do you really think I wanted this, Mom?” He said, almost crying.

Tina sighed again. “How far along is she?”

“Almost three months.” Jack said.

“Have you guys gone to a gynecologist?” Tina wanted to know.

“Not yet.” He said.

“What are your plans?”

“Abortion is not an option for us. We are thinking about giving it up for adoption or keeping it.” Jack said.

“And you know what the consequences are if you give it up for adoption or keep it?” Tina asked.

“I do. If I would be older, I would want to keep it but now, I don’t know how I’m going to combine my studies with a child. I told Serafina that it would be best to give or kid up for adoption but if she decides to keep it, I’m not going to turn my back on them.” He said. “It’s going to be tough.” He realized.

“It is. Maybe we should call Bette and Serafina tomorrow and talk. Maybe we can find out what is the best thing to do in this case?” Tina asked.

Jack smiled a small smile. “Yeah, that’s a good idea, Mom.” Tina smiled back. “Can I ask you something?”

“Sure.” Tina said.

“I am very aware of the fact that if Serafina and I decide to keep the baby that it’ll have an impact on ours and Bette’s family. Would you be okay with the baby living here for a few days a week?” He wanted to know.

“What can I do? Say no? I can’t just set my grandchild out of the house, can I?”

“Shit, this is so fucked up!” Jack said.

“Yes, baby, it is.” Tina acknowledged. ‘How would this end?’ Tina asked herself.

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