All In For Fitz

Chapter Twenty Seven

It felt so good to finally finish all of my finals.

And then I remembered the life-altering thing sitting in my uterus.

Up until this point, the most life-altering decision I had to make was picking a college or my major. Those were things that seemed major but were minor in hindsight. 

Being pregnant was something major and I had so many decisions and choices to makes. I didn't feel quite ready for it.

But I had no other choice but to get ready for it even though it tore me up.

I walked into the restaurant to see Parker sitting at a table set for two. He was all dressed up in a suit which meant he just came from a meeting.

"Hey." I said as he stood up

Parker gave me a kiss, "Hey Ellie."

I slid into the booth and opened up the menu, "Lots to talk about, huh?"

"That's one way to put it." he agreed with me, "Are you nervous for the appointment tomorrow?"

"Kinda. Apparently there's bloodwork and you know how much I hate needles but I guess I should get used to that. Then I have to worry about looking pregnant at the wedding next week." I spoke to him while I scanned over the menu

"You're not showing yet, it'll be fine." Parker assured me, "I think we should start talking about the elephants in the room."

I sighed, "I really don't feel like arguing right now."

"We don't have to argue." Parker shot back

"But we both know we're going to like we have since you found out." I looked him in the eyes, "You can set up the biggest trust fund you want to but I don't want to raise the baby here."

Parker smacked his lips together, "I don't see why it's such a big deal."

I'm going to cry.

It was like talking to brick wall.

"New York City is a five-hour plane ride away from home. Home meaning California where our family is. I'm twenty-one years old and I'm not ready to have a child. But you know, I'm going to. So at the very least, I need the support of my family in a place that's familiar and home to me." I explained to Parker for what seemed like the millionth time

Parker rubbed his forehead, "You couldn't Venmo me for a Plan B?"

I just stared at him, "Normally that would be funny but I'm trying to be serious here. I don't want you half in or half out for the baby's life. You coming by every weekend is just not going to work."

"Well it's going to have to." he stated plainly 

I took a deep breath, "Ok, whatever. It's a child not a dog. Being pregnant on top of college is already mentally draining enough and I really don't want to be a single Mom."

"Does the baby get my last name?" Parker wondered

That was a million-dollar question.

"Can we talk about that another time?" I asked him

"What time is the appointment tomorrow?" he went on

"Eight in the morning." I answered as I took a sip of his water, "Parker, do you really think we're ready for this?"

He shook his head no, "We're not but we still have time to get ready. Everything will be fine, Ellie."

It sure doesn't feel like it.

The next morning, Parker and I were up bright and early at the OBGYN office.

There was a lot of paperwork and questionnaires to fill out which was going on while the nurse gave us a rundown of what to expect today and pregnancy in general. Then I had to get a full physical and bloodwork which brought me back to my sports days.