What did I do?!

Chapter five

Jessie POV

The ultrasound went pretty good. It was a totally new experience for me and I started to get even more scared about this situation. I looked over at my mama and it's like she could sense how I was feeling. She took my hand in hers as we walked out of the ultra-sound room. It made me wonder a lot of things; was I gonna be able to be there for my child when they needed me further in their future? Would I be able to raise them right? How exactly was pregnancy goin to be? I had no answer to any of these questions, all I had at the moment was a baby. A baby that needed me. Wow. Until today it didn't seem as real as it was. I knew Mama and Daddy were going to be there to help me take care of them, but mama couldn't be pregnant for me. I was going to have to figure this out and tell the baby's father. That wasn't going to be easy. Mainly because honestly, I wasn't sure how I really felt about him. As far as I knew he said he loved me but you never really know with those types of things. I'd have to tell him soon-sooner than I'd like but mama had made it clear to me that he deserved to know and I agreed. He did.

Reba POV

I knew that Jessie was scared, I really wish that I could take her place, but she is now taking  responsibility for her actions.

As we drove back home it was quiet. No one spoke. No one really knew what to say.

When we pulled up to the house I finally got out and once we were inside I told Jessie that we needed to talk. She followed me up to my bedroom and I shut the door. "Look. Honey.. I've been thinking and the ultrasound really reminded me about your... boyfriend. I think you should tell him before the next ultrasound." "No mama not now." Jessie begged me "I'm not even totally sure what I'm going to do yet!" She got really worried "Jessie, your father was the first person I told when I found out that I was pregnant with you. Your boyfriend deserved to know that he is going to be a dad." I preached to her, praying that she would come around to the idea. "Mama. This is different. You and daddy were married." I shook my head. "Jessie. It's not right and what do you mean you don't know what you're gonna do yet? Cause I'll tell you one thing right now, you're keeping this baby." Jessie scoffed. "Oh I know that! Of course! I mean I don't know if I love him mama!" I wasn't really sure what to say. "I-you-we'll have to discuss the situation with him first and then we'll work something out." That was all I could think of. She nodded. I turned then opened the door for her but before she could walk completely out I put my hand on her shoulder and she stopped and looked at me. "Jessie." She just tried her best to look me in the eyes without crying, at this point we both were. I took my hand off the door knob and held my arms open. We both hugged each other tightly. "We're gonna get through this Jessie. I'm gonna help you out as much as I can. I can't do this for you but I wish I could. I'd do anything for you honey." That was it. She broke down. "What do I do? I have no idea!" She cried into my neck, my heart broke for her, and this was to going to be an easy road ahead, but I was going to be there to support her with Narvel right beside me. We were gonna figure this out and love this baby with all of our hearts. It was the only thing we could do, I truly believe that this is a blessing in disguise. It's all I can believe. "Honey calm down," I hugged her tighter before continuing."Me and daddy are gonna do whatever we can to help you. Trust me honey, if we can just look at this as the blessing that I know it is, everything will work out fine. I know it will." Truth be told I didn't know much of anything right now, but if I did know one thing it was how to be a mother, and right now my daughter needed me to be there for her-to say what she needed to hear.

Narvel had come to check on us, worrying when he heard Jessie cry. He was still the big teddy bear that he was when Jessie was born. Very protective, yet soft and gentle when he knew she, or I needed him. In this case, I think he needed us too. "How's my girls?" He asked us as he wrapped both of us in his arms. Giving us a reassuring squeeze before he kissed the tops of our heads. We both pulled away a little for some air. Jessie and I both looked up at him and I spoke first. "Oh we're fine. Aren't we Jess?" She laughed a little then nodded. "Yeah, we're alright." He nodded. "Well I hope so. Cause we're gonna be there for ya hun, we're here now and we're gonna get you through this. Okay? I promise." She smiled up at him and then gave him a hug. I patted her back, using my thumb to wipe away the tears under my eyes trying not to ruin the make up that I'm pretty sure had probably already gotten ruined. I walked over to the mirror and was surprised to see that the water-proof mascara had actually done it's job.

I jumped a little when I heard the doorbell ring downstairs. Jessie and Narvel pulled away from their tight embrace to look at me, both of them looked confused. "Who could be here today? Are we expecting someone?" Narvel asked with a questioning  look. "Not that I know of?" I walked out the door and went downstairs and opened the door. "Hi" I didn't know what else to say to the young man at my door step. "Hey Mrs. Blackstock, is Jessie here?"

This must be her 'friend'. I thought I wasn't angry at him, but it took all I had to put on a nice smile and let him in "Just a moment." I told him then hollered up the stairs for Jess. "Yes mom?" She smiled, drying the last of her tears. "Your boyfriend is here, I think now is he time to drop the bomb," I whispered to her, I walked into the kitchen and stood by the door to listen to their conversation, just like every nosey mother would do.

I listened as they spoke. "Daniel? What are you doin here?" She asked him in a hushed voice, slightly annoyed. "What do you mean? Why won't you talk to me? You won't answer my calls or my texts. I was gettin worried about you." My heart went out to the poor boy it was obvious he did care about her-at least somewhat. I snapped myself out of my thoughts when Jessie spoke again. "Look. Daniel a lot of stuff has been goin on around here lately and.., I've just been busy.." "Just please talk to me." He begged her "What is going on, you know you can talk to me." He assured her. I believed that he wasn't a bad guy and he genuinely cared for my girl. I just hoped Narvel felt the same way when he met Daniel.

I listened as they continued to talk. I heard Jessie sigh before she spoke. "Daniel, I... I have somethin I think I need to tell you.." I peered around the doorway to see him nod and she sat him down on the little sofa in the entrance of the living room. "What is it?" She took a deep breath before finally letting it out. "Daniel.... I'm pregnant." She couldn't look at him. My heart ached because I knew this was hard for her. He just kinda at there "Uh-I-you" he sputtered and ran his hands through his hair. "Surprise." Jessie tried to joke, poor baby was failing miserably. "Jess?" Daniel finally looked up.
"Yeah?" She finally looked him in the eye. He looked like he really didn't wanna ask this question but he felt like he should. "I'm the father? Right?" She took a deep breath. "Yes. You're the father." He took a moment to collect his thoughts but he quickly regained his composer and pulled into a huge hug. "Oh Jessie this is amazing! This is great!" She was stunned-I could see it on her face. I was stunned too. I didn't expect that reaction from any teenage boy in this situation. Finally Jessie pulled away. "Daniel? What are you talkin about?" He looked at her a little confused. "Well... What do you mean? Why wouldn't this be great?? I mean I love you-I know that for a fact. So I know I'll love this baby." He placed a hand on her still pretty small stomach. She couldn't help but smile a little. "I mean come on, yeah we're young, but Jess-we made this together. This our baby." I watched my little girl hug him tight and kiss his cheek, I knew then...she loved him.

Authors note: I would like to thank my new cowriter djk2014  for agreeing to write with me! You are amazing!!!!!