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april 7, 2023
after having dinner with keri, daniel and anna, as per their easter friday tradition — just with a lot less than usual, they were all now sat in the living room watching a movie that arlo loved.
and since aj had already once told her 'you're twenty-three, stop fucking crying in front of people', liberty was sat there quite zoned out as she was trying to hold back the tears she had constantly forming for multiple reasons.
she watched him, not even try to be interested in the movie and instead scroll through his phone. his rhythm soon being interrupted by a voice call which prompted him to get up and walk outside without any comment.
"i'm going to go the bathroom," she mumbled as she got up.
daniel glanced over his shoulder, watching the girl walk upstairs before turning back to the movie. he knew this was one of her favorite movies too, so he was confused seeing her so unfocused and choosing to use the furthest bathroom.
kate was also being extra gentle and wary with her daughter after the conversation earlier that day. and seeing the bruise on her wrist, she had been paying more attention to the way aj acts around her.
"daniel.." kate softly spoke after over five minutes passed since liberty had left, rapidly gaining his attention. "could you go check on lil please? i think she's gone upstairs.."
"mhm," he promptly hopped up.
quickly heading upstairs with the possibility of aj coming back inside and seeing him, taking note of the bathroom door being open, daniel checked the girl's bedroom where she wasn't either, before finally checking arlo's room.
he subtly frowned as he looked at her cuddled up in the bed, her poorly glancing back at him. he shut the door, then went over and got into bed with her. she sat up slightly letting him lay his arm under her head while the other went around her body, placing a few small kisses on the back of her head.
"are you okay..?" he softly spoke as her hand moved to his on her stomach and grabbed ahold of it.
"i'm pregnant," she quietly blurted out.
"what?" he quickly and carefully sat up while keeping her hand in his.
"i really hope it was a fake positive.."
"libby," he gently ran his hand over her hair, getting her to turn and face him. "what do you mean? i know you're the most careful.."
"his ex was telling me that this is something he does.." she between tears and sniffles, daniel gently ran his thumb under her eye before laying back down with her. "to ruin girls lives.."
"you don't need to let him ruin your life.. or your future plans, lib.." he reassured her. "you have options, you know that.."
"i don't think it'll go well if i tell him i want an abortion," she sniffled, rolling over onto her other side so she was now facing the boy.
