"You think. . Oh Jessie, No. . ."
Jessica looks down to her sister and cries softly.
"Is. . Is it Danny's?"
"No! Of course it isn't, we've never even gone that far! It's HIS. Mom, I cannot do this again. I love Isla with all my heart, but I cannot carry another child that belongs to that man. I can't do it!"
"Oh sweet girl." Catherine's heart breaks in two for her daughter. "Have you taken a test?"
"Not yet but I'm late. I was only late once and that resulted in Isla."
Catherine sighs. "Are you going to tell Danny?"
"I can't. That's why I broke up with him. He doesn't deserve this. Danny is an amazing looking guy, and he's got a heart of gold. . He needs to be with someone way better than me. I know he's just too blind to see it. I had no choice but to break up with him."
"Honey." Catherine softly places her hand on her knee."
"You have to tell him."
"No! I cannot tell him, it's too embarrassing!"
"I just feel it would be best to talk to him. You love Danny and he loves you. Don't let Edwin ruin your happiness."
"I don't know. ."
"If you want I'll give Isla her bath and put her to bed while you and him have a private chat."
Jessica sighs. "I'm nervous."
"Don't be, it's just Danny."
"You're right. I owe him an explanation for our break up. But not tonight. I just want to cuddle my baby girl and go to sleep."
"Then you do that, honey."
"Mom, I can't even. . Get rid of it. The last time it was because I was too far along, but this time it's illegal. I could go to jail for being raped!"
"Honey." Catherine places her hand on Jessica. "Maybe you're not. I'll call your doctor and make an appointment for you. It could very well be all this stress you've gone through."
"Maybe. . Ugh." Jessica groans. "I just feel like I know. You've been pregnant twice before, Mom. You just know."
Catherine sighs. "No matter what your father and I are here for you, you know that."
"I do."
"Whatever decision you make we support it. We love you."
"Thank you. I love y'all too."
**
"Mommy! We're back home from our date!"
"Hey sweets!" Jessica smiles softly. "Did you have fun?"
"YES! Me n' Daddy had ice cweam!"
"Yummy!"
"Yep! Of course we had our dinner first. She ate all her food, Momma." Danny says.
"Good job! Thanks Danny. How much do I owe you?"
"Nothing. It's my treat."
"Danny. ."
"She's my baby girl. You don't owe me a dime."
Jessica smiles softly and let's out a low, "Thanks."
Danny stares at her for a moment. Almost lost in her eyes, he then clears his throat. "I'll see you, uh. . later. Tomorrow or. . another day in the future."
