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TW: abortion (? (idk what bothers people. (any arguments about the topic will be deleted.)))
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Third Person POV - Carrington Manor - February 15th

"I'm pregnant."

The three simple words had Liam at a loss.

"And it's not yours."

Fallon, still sitting next to Liam, placed a hand on his leg and looked away. He didn't move as he tried to fumble for words.

"I-I... uhm, I... I don't, uh-"

He kept stuttering.

"Liam, stop," Fallon interrupted.

He'd been going at it for two long minutes, and the lack of conversation started to drive her mad.

"But... Fal- I... I guess I- ... You... Huh-?"

"Liam... I don't want the baby either."

"... Huh?"

Fallon chuckled without humor and took his hand in his.

"I don't want it, Liam. I don't want to bear a child that isn't yours. And the situation from which it came... I don't think I can handle that," she said seriously, almost catching Liam off guard.

After comprehending her statements, he breathed out a deep puff of air.

"Are you sure, Fal? You always said you've wanted kids," he asked softly.

"Kids that are from a man I love, Liam. I killed this one's father, what would I say when they ask who their real dad is?" she almost chuckled.

Liam smiled, almost out of relief.

"If you're positive, I will support you every step of the way."

"Besides, I'm hardly two months along. It's nothing more than a raisin. It won't know what happened," she said. "And we'll always get another chance at parenthood... done the right way. I just don't thing we're ready now, given everything that's happened."

Liam leaned in and gave her a kiss, which she gratefully returned.

When they pulled apart, she said softly, "Thank you for understanding."

"Of course... I love you," he responded, just as quiet.

"I love you, too."

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"Okay, Liam and I have something important to tell you."

All of the Carringtons were gathered in the living room of the manor. Fallon, originally, wasn't going to tell them of the existence the baby, but Liam encouraged her to let her family in.

"So, before I just go and say it, don't get excited. This is not permanent."

Kirby and Sam exchanged confused looks at each other, while the rest remained staring at the couple expectantly.

"I'm pregnant," she quickly said, and before she could finish what she wanted to say, gasps were heard around the room.

Blake was about to speak his congratulations, but stopped himself.

"What do you mean by 'not permanent'?" he asked instead.

Everyone else looked to Blake, agreeing with his query.

Fallon took a deep breath before speaking. Liam placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I'm getting an abortion," she told them flatly.