#mamaperry

“Your sorry doesn’t mean much to me these days. You don’t keep your word which makes me wonder  if I can believe you. I’m sorry to have burdened you with my problems. You won’t have to worry about them going forward.”

“So you got the test results back?”

“No, we’re still waiting. But, no matter the results,  it’s too much responsibility for you. I’ll manage on my own. I really do wish you the best..I expect you'll transfer the lease into your own name, or move out when the lease is up.”

“Wait, you aren’t going to let me leave it in your name?”

“ Are you kidding me?” She shook her head in disbelief. “No Logan, I am no longer responsible for you. My obligation is to my child. I won’t have time to take care of you, too. Maybe Kira will put it in her name.”

“Bree, that was a mistake. That girl is crazy.”

“So I’ve heard. I really should be going. It was nice to see you.”

Bree turned and walked away, leaving Logan stunned.

I ain't a quitter I just ain't the type I tried to see you through I tried to make it to the finishing line Oh you thought it was meant to be yeah I admit so did I Every once in a while you think you figured it out Sometimes your not right

3 Days later

“Skip you, draw two, draw four, the color is blue, UNO and out.”

“I swear you’re cheating! Did you hide cards under the place mat?”

“I wouldn’t.”

“I think you would and you did.”

Her phone ringing interrupted their friendly debate. She held her finger to her lips.

“Shh, it’s the doctor’s office. I’m nervous.”

“Don't be, just answer it before it goes to voicemail.”

She swiped the screen and put the phone to her ear.

“Hello?” her voice trembled. 

Emmett moved around the table, taking her free hand.

“May I speak with Aubree Hill?”

“Speaking.” 

 “Hi, this is Donna from DNA diagnostics. Will you please confirm your date of birth and the last four of your social?”

“4/4/2002 and 7554”

“I have the results of your test.”

“Wait, I’d like to put you on speaker if that’s ok?”

“Sure.”

She looked at Emmett with tears threatening to spill from her brown eyes. He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. She took a deep breath.

“Ok, I’m ready.”

“We drew your blood, and extracted DNA  from the sample given by Mr. Perry. The probability of paternity for Mr. Perry is 99.98 %. You may come into the office if you need a legal copy of the results and let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.”

When she ended the call, her eyes fell upon Emmett’s face, filled with unending tears. Unsure of what to say, or how to feel, she lifted her soft hands to his face to wipe his tears. He’d been her rock through all of this. If she were being honest, she was convinced that Logan was the father. But she would be lying if she didn’t acknowledge her relief that the one time that she and Emmett had been most irresponsible, they had accidentally created something beautiful. 

Someone beautiful 

“You know, you don’t have to be with me because I’m pregnant. We can just remain friends.”

“Babygirl, I have never wanted to be just friends with you.”

“I’m sorry, I just don’t know how to take all the tears. Do you regret--”

“Shhhh ...I regret nothing,” he said as he pulled her into a tight embrace.

“I should probably let Logan know that he’s off the hook.”

Yes I love you but I really got to loose you Free is where I want to be Yes I'll probably always love you But I'm moving I got to do this for me

You can say whatever you like As long as we just say goodbye Blame it on me Say its my fault Say that I left you outside in the cold with a broken heart I really don't care I ain't crying no more Say I'm a liar a cheater Say anything that you want As long as it's over

“Logan is a damn fool. You are the best thing that has ever happened to him and he still couldn’t treat you the way you deserve to be treated.” 

“Thank you,” she said in a quiet voice. 

“I can’t lie, he broke my heart. I thought he was my person. But if I’m honest, he’s been lying since the first time we met. Maybe this is what it took for me to see him for who he really was. I suppose I should call my Daddy and tell him the news.”

“Make sure you ask when he will be visiting. I will give you some privacy.” Emmett grabbed his keys and exited into the garage.

The phone rang once before he answered. She could hear the police radio in the background with the dispatch rambling away in police language. 

[Hey Babygirl. How are you feeling?]

[I’m ok, Daddy. Are you at work?]

[Yeah, but I have time, what’s up?]

[The DNA results came back. Emmett is the father.]

The line went quiet for a moment. 

[Daddy? Are you there?]

[Yeah Babygirl, what did he have to say about it?]

[He’s happy, I think. I never meant for any of this to happen.]

[What’s done is done. We have to focus on what we can control now.]

[I told Logan that he is not the father and he hasn’t even responded.]

[And how do you feel about it?]

[Honestly, a little relieved.]

[I swear, I hate to say I told you so.]

[I know, but you did. When can you come see me?]

[Give me some dates and I will make it work. I gotta run now. I can call you tonight.] 

[Ok, Daddy be careful. I love you.]

[I love you more Babygirl.]

They end the call before Bree headed out to the deck to get some fresh air.

Logan’s POV 

I guess it’s true what they say, “It’s a thin line between love and hate.” I mean, what did I expect? “The sweetest woman in the world can be the meanest woman in the world, if you make her that way.”

I guess we were doomed from the beginning. The whole relationship was built on a foundation of lies. I never expected to fall for her. I never expected for her to forgive me, especially once Colt told her the truth. But she forgave me. Good girl Bree.  My trouble maker. Forgave me. 

I lied to her one too many times. I think after a while, I felt entitled to her forgiveness. Then when I laid on the floor of that garage bleeding out, hoping no one would find me, hoping that the mess that I made of my life would be over … 

Then I woke up in that hospital looking up at her angelic face. She stayed right by my side and took care of me when I couldn’t take care of myself. She nursed me back to health only for me to run back to the streets, after she begged me not to go. I couldn’t even look her in the eye.

She deserves so much better than me. I couldn’t even be mad at her for stepping out on me. I pushed her into his arms. Then she tells me she’s pregnant. I have never been one to lose my cool, but I panicked. I should have been the one to hold her down, but what did I do? I ran again. Another promise broken. I told her I would be there for her, another lie. 

Just when I was coming around to the idea of being a daddy, she texted me to say it’s not mine. 

My heart is breaking. But I know she has had enough. I will probably never get her back. Never hold her, never kiss her, never taste her, never make love to her, never watch her sleep, and I only have myself to blame.

Emmett’s POV

Wow! When the year started, I expected a lot of things; becoming a father was not one of them. I really stepped in it. Bree just got to college and I have possibly ruined her entire experience because I wasn’t mature enough to strap up. 

I have to say, I’m happy the baby is mine. If I was going to have a kid with anyone, I guess I hit the jackpot. My parents are not going to be so understanding. But they will come around. My tour guide job isn’t going to cut it this summer. I have a mouth to feed. Perhaps, I could get a paid internship at my Pop’s firm. It doesn’t even matter, I'll do what I have to do so that she doesn't have to work.

I would love to ask her to move in with me, but I know she will think it’s because she is pregnant. They won’t let her stay in the dorm when they find out she’s pregnant. Her Daddy wants her to come home to have the baby, and leave the baby in Cali, while she is here in school. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night with my kid on the other side of the country. Maybe we can schedule our classes opposite of one another and keep the baby here with us. Yes, it will be hard but I can’t see it happening any other way. 

This girl is an angel. I would be insane to let her go. I blurted out that I was falling for her the other day. She didn’t say anything in return, but I know she is afraid. She loves Logan, but he hurts her over and over again. She is afraid to love anyone else. I will wait. I will protect her heart. Hopefully, one day she will feel the same way and we can be a family. 

But until then I’ll hold her down.  

Later that evening

  “There you are. Are you feeling alright?” His silky baritone jolts her back into reality.

“Yep, just thinking.”

“About?”

“Everything. School, getting a place off campus, finding a job. I know my Daddy said he would keep the baby, but I wouldn’t feel right not contributing. Diapers and formula are expensive.”

“Whoa B, slow down.”

“What? You asked me what I was thinking about.”

“Touche’, but I wanna be your person. Talk to me. We talked about how I felt. I know we didn’t plan this but, how do you feel about me being the father?”

“Honestly? I’m relieved. I never wanted to be a teenage mother, and I’m so sorry. I know that this wasn’t in your plans either, but I swear I wasn’t trying to trap you. You don’t have to assume any financial responsibility.”

“B. Wait, stop talking. You didn’t make this baby alone. So don’t apologize. I’m the one who should apologize. Your life, your college career, will never be the same because I didn’t wear a condom. My parents raised me better than that. I couldn’t sleep at night or look at myself in the mirror if I didn’t step up to take care of my baby. If I didn’t take care of you. You don’t need to look for a place. Move in with me.”

“Whoa, Em, that’s a huge step. You don’t have to--”

“I want you to. I have plenty of space here. You don’t need to find a job. I will work. I went to Target and looked at diapers and formula the day you told me that you were pregnant. However, I hoped you would consider nursing. I’ve been doing some research and the studies show that babies who get their mother’s milk are smarter and healthier.”

“You have? They are?”

“Yep,” he nodded.

“Well, it would be hard for me to ship breast milk to LA.”

“I’m sorry. It’s a really generous offer but you can’t send my baby across the country 4 months at  a time.”

“How do you expect to go to class, work, study and take care of a baby?” 

“No one said it would be easy. But I can’t send my baby away.”

Just then the doorbell rang. 

“I wonder who that could be?”

Bree pulled Emmett’s Langston t-shirt over her head and moved to follow Emmett to the front door. When he opened the door, there stood two very attractive people who she didn’t recognize. 

“Mom, Pops, what are you doing here?”

“Oh, we just thought we’d pop in and surprise you.”

The couple walked in, the woman stopping when she saw Bree. 

“Oh, hello dear. You must be Bree. Mrs. Ella Perry, It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

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