Chapter 14 (Trigger Warning)

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A/N: Trigger Warning: If you or someone you know went through teen pregnancy/unwanted pregnancy/abortion and suffered through it, this chapter may be triggering.

This chapter is actually one of my favorites though because the humor in this chapter is awkward and it's really funny.

Previously

Riley's POV

"Um...Max, you have your driver's license, right?"

"Yeah." Max says.

"Well, if you're not doing anything this weekend, do you think you can drive me somewhere?"

"Um, yeah, I should be able to. Where do you need to go?"

Emily plays with her hair and looks down at the floor and tears roll down her face.

"Emily?" I ask.

"I'm pregnant." She says, "And I need you to drive me to Connecticut so I can get an abortion."

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Riley's POV

My stomach falls. Everyone's eyes widen.

"What?" I ask.

Emily's lips quiver and tears continue to run down her face

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Emily's lips quiver and tears continue to run down her face. She looked like she was trying not to lose it.

"Look, I know this is a super huge favor I'm asking of you but - "

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"Look, I know this is a super huge favor I'm asking of you but - "

"Woah woah woah, forget the favor. You're pr - "

"Sshhhh!" Emily shushes, cutting Max off, "Please, this has to stay a secret. No one can know, Riley."

"What are you looking at me for?" I ask.

"You tell your dad everything but you can't tell him this." Emily says.

"H-How long have you known?" Jack asks, "H-How did...? When did...?"

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