The Choice

Chapter 13

"N-no that's not possible," I say, my lips quivering.

"I'm sorry Jo. Is it Ezra's baby?" Andy asks.

"It has to be," I say, holding back tears. 

"Look, I know you're upset, and I know this is unexpected. We need to talk about this when you're feeling a little better. Just take it easy, and call me soon," Andy says.

"Thanks."

I hang up the phone, and I take a seat on the porch. I place a hand on my stomach.

I'm having Ezra's baby. 

Ezra and Ricky step out onto the porch a few moments later. 

"Are you alright?" Ricky asks. 

"Sorry, I was talking to Andy," I say. 

I look at Ezra, who doesn't say anything. 

"How are him and Paige?" Ricky asks.

"They're doing great," I say, holding back tears.

"I'll be right back," Ezra says, stepping back inside. 

"Are you sure you're alright?" Ricky asks me, seeing right through me.

I stand up, and he looks at me.

"I actually need to leave. It's sort of an emergency. Can you help me get the kids in the car?" I ask.

"Of course. If something's wrong, you know you can tell me," Ricky says, squeezing my arm. 

"I know, but this is something I need to handle on my own," I say.

Ricky gives me a nod, and we both head inside. When we step inside the twins room, we see both of them asleep on the floor. Ricky turns the TV off, and I smile at our babies. I slowly pick up Leon, while Ricky does the same with Chloe. We walk outside, and he helps me get them situated in the car. 

"I'm just going to slip out. Let Ezra know I said goodbye," I tell Ricky.

"Call me if you need me," he says, hugging me. 

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Once I get home, I take my time with getting Chloe and Leon in their beds. After I get them settled, and sit down on my couch. Not soon after I sit down, do I hear a knock at the door. I walk to the door slowly, and I see Andy standing on my front porch when I look through the peep hole.

I open up the door, and he's giving me a small smile. 

"I brought you some chocolate. I figured you could use some company," he says, handing me a Hershey bar, which happens to be my favorite.

"You're too sweet," I smile, taking the candy bar from him. 

He follows me inside, shutting the door behind him, and we both sit down on the couch. 

"So, how are you feeling?" Andy asks, looking a little fearful.

After he asks the question, I feel the tears coming. 

"What am I gonna do?" I cry, looking at the ground. 

Andy pulls me into his chest, letting me cry my feeling out.

"I'm pregnant," I finally choke out, trying to come to a realization.

"I don't mean to pry, but what exactly is the issue? I thought you wanted to be with Ezra?" Andy asks.

"He's trying to work things out with Lucy, and a baby would complicate that. I don't want to tell him, and then have him feel forced to be with me. I want him to be with me, because he wants to," I sigh, wiping my eyes.