Tina parked the car at the hospital parking place, Clara had been screaming almost the whole way, making me feel like my head was gonna explode. Luckily it didnt, and I opened the door whilst the car was still moving a little. Bette lifted Clara out of the car and she stopped crying. I couldve gone down on my knees and thanked the lord for that, but I wasnt sure Id be able to get up again afterwards so I didnt. We walked towards the entrance and Tina put her arm around my shoulders. You know we have to talk about this later, right?

The expression on her face told me that there was no way I was gonna get away with what I had done. So at that moment I was relieved that we were at the hospital, cause then both her and Bette would have a chance to calm down. And I was pretty sure that the talk they wanted to have with me was both about being drunk, and then of course, about having a boyfriend. I blushed a little just by thinking about our last ***** talk. Its never comfortable to talk to any parents about *****, they should really leave that part up to friends to discuss. I had many friends that had never talked about ***** and such with their parents, and they didnt suffer from it. But my moms on the other hand, theyve had so many ***** talks with me that Ive lost count of them. You know first comes the basic, but that was partly my fault. I was about six and my friend, Sarah, had just got a little brother. I asked Bette where babies came from and she told me that, you know, when a man and a woman fall in love – story. I settled with that for then, but I remember asking when I was about eight where I came from. It was all kind of confusing, cause I knew none of my moms had a you know what. Tina woke me up from my thoughts as she stroked my chin. Lets get you some breakfast.

Just the thought about breakfast made my stomach turn. I dont think I can eat.

Itll get better when you eat. I promise.

She led me down to the hospital cafeteria and bought me a sandwich and a diet coke. We sat down at a table and I took a bite of my sandwich. I hadnt been hungry, but after that first bite I could feel how empty my belly really was and I ate it all up. When I had finished we went to the elevators, and went up to Danas floor. Bette asked the lady at the front desk if Dana had gotten the baby. The lady couldnt tell us cause we werent family and she told us to take a seat in the waiting area. We all sighed but took a seat. Bette and Tina played with Clara and I decided to lie down on the couch. I got a disapproval look from Bette when I lay down, but since she didnt say anything I decided to ignore her. My moms kept playing with Clara and all I could think was how ridiculous they sounded. About half an hour later Lara came out in the hallway. I was the first to see her and I yelled her name. She turned her head and smiled widely when she saw me. I sat up, giving her room on the couch.

Wheres Dana? And the baby? I asked before she had even sat down.

Danas still in labour. Lara sighed. I had to get out of there for a while. Shes in so much pain.

Arent you afraid that youll miss when the baby comes while youre out here? I found it strange that she left Dana alone in there.

No, the doctors said that itll take at least a couple of hours more. Of course they didnt tell Dana that. She added.

So, is it okay if we go home for a while. We have something we have to talk to our daughter about. Bette asked.

I looked at Lara and hoped my pleading eyes would make her tell them that she wanted us there. Unfortunately, she didnt look at me.

Yea, sure. Ill call when the baby is here. She smiled at us. Well, I better get in there again.

We said good bye to her, and to tell Dana that we think about her. We went back to the car and Bette drove us home. I waited for Tina to unlock the door, then I sprinted in, trying to sneak into my room before they noticed.

Hey now, young lady, come back here! Bette sounded angry.

I stopped, turned and went back into the living room. Tina went to put Clara down for her nap and I sat down heavily in the couch. A few minutes later Tina got back and she and Bette sat down in front of me. They were quiet and I knew that they waited for me to start the conversation, but I pretended not to realize that. So therefore Tina was the first one to speak

You came home drunk yesterday.

Um yeh. I didnt know what else to answer.

Thats all youve got to say?

I could tell by the sound on her voice that she was angry.

What do you want me to say? Yes I was drunk! You didnt tell me I couldnt drink! Okay, that might not be the whole truth since they had told me not to drink alcohol since I was like 14. But they didnt tell me that yesterday.

You know what weve said about alcohol. Youre allowed to drink it when you can buy it yourself. Bette stated.

Legally. Tina added.

I dont understand why youre making such a big deal out of this, you drink alcohol all the time! And besides, its not like something bad happened to me.

First of all; were adults, youre not. And second of all; youre just lucky something didnt happen! Thankfully that Jimmy seems to be a responsible young man! That was so typical of Bette to say, she always treated me like kid.

Hes not that Jimmy, he is my boyfriend. I muttered.

And thats the other thing we wanted to talk about. Tina said.

No, not the ***** talk! I said. Weve already been through that! Multiple times!

Well, since you have a boyfriend we have to talk about it. Tina was beginning to blush, but I wasnt planning on help them with this conversation. I stared down at my feet, waiting for one of them to speak.

Are you umhave you Tina tried to speak.

What? I asked, even though I knew what the question was.

Had ***** with him? Bette finished Tinas sentence.

And hows that your business? Isnt my private life supposed to be, you know, private?

We just want to know that youre taking care of yourself. We dont want you to get some decease Tina finally spoke. Or get pregnant.

I wont. I just said simply.

So you are being intimate with him? Bette asked.

Thats none of your damn business! I was getting irritated. Were just afraid that youll do something you might regret later. We love you and we dont want you to get hurt. Tina said.

I wont. But Im almost 17, its time for you guys to let go.

Bette laughed a little. Were not letting go that easily, youre not an adult just cause youre 17! And as long as you live in this house you will do what we tell you to do.

And no matter how old you get youre still our daughter! Tina added.

***** unbelievable. I muttered. Look youve got Clara now, cant you just focus on her?

Do you want us to ignore you? Tina asked looking like she didnt really understand.

Well, its better than this I muttered.

You cant tell your parents to ignore you or forget about you. We love you, and we want whats best for you. Tina said. And therefore youre grounded for 3 weeks. No friends over after school unless it isnt about school assignments, no TV and no computer.

I sighed loudly.

Are we clear? Bette asked.

Yes. I answered, looking away from the both of them. I watched them both starting to prepare for lunch as the doorbell rang. Tina went to open it and Alice popped in.

Hey guys, what are you up to? She asked.

Just preparing lunch. Do you want some? Tina laughed a little.

Yeh, sure, thanks. Alice went into the house and hugged Tina. She looked around and noticed me in the couch. Hey kiddo, what are you sulking about? She asked me.

Im not sulking. I snapped.

Shes being a drama queen. Bette walked up behind them and she and Alice hugged.

Youre so totally fucked up. I told them before I went into my room. I knew I was gonna get into trouble later, but at the moment I didnt care. I picked up my cell phone and noticed that I had one unread message.

Hey sweets. How are you feeling today? miss your voice but wasnt sure I could call. Hot kisses for you.

I dialled his number and waited for him to pick it up.

hello? He sounded tired.

Hi. Were you sleeping? I wandered around my room.

Hey sweets. He sounded happy to hear my voice. No, I was just resting. So how are you feeling today?

Well, better now. I said. Thanks. For yesterday.

No, thank you. He said. I had a great time.

I smiled widely. So did I.

So when do I get to take you to the next party? I heard that he was smiling. I assume that youre grounded. He added.

Yeh, I am. For 3 weeks.

Im sorry.

Nah, its not your fault. I told him.

I miss you. He said with a low voice.

Youre quite a charmer. I told him.

You have no idea. He laughed a little. So then I guess Ill see you at school tomorrow?

Yeh, definitely. I nodded as a spoke, even though I knew he couldnt see it.

Take care.

You too. We hung up and I turned to put on some music. I was a little startled when I saw Alice standing in the doorway.

Who was that? She asked with a grin on her face.

No one. I mumbled. How long have you been standing there?

Long enough to know that that wasnt no one. She kept grinning at me.

I loved Alice but she could really get on my nerves sometimes. She wanted to know everything about what was going on with everybody, but she couldnt keep a secret to save her life. Luckily Tina came into my room so I didnt have to tell Alice anything.
Dana and Lara has had their baby! Tina announced!

I smiled widely. is it a boy or a girl?

Tina smiled at me its a…

TBC…

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Yes! Im gonna have you wait for the answer! Muhaha! =P