Raising John by Lesher Jennifer

Author:Lesher, Jennifer [Lesher, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Cavu Press
Published: 2014-01-17T06:00:00+00:00

37.

October 1995 – Ithaca, New York

Mary set her tea on the side table and settled herself on the sofa. She dialed her mom’s number, willing her to pick up. She didn’t know who else to talk to. None of her friends had been through anything like this.

“Hello? Mary, is that you?”

“Hi Mom.”

“Is everything all right?”

Mary squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath. Her mom would understand. They were friends now. “Mom, something has happened and I’m not quite sure what to do about it.”

“Were you in an accident? Are you hurt?”

No, no, nothing like that. It’s … I … Mom, I’m pregnant.”

“…”

“Are you there?”

“I’m here. I’m a little surprised. I didn’t even know you were seeing anyone.”

Mary took a sip of tea. “Well, I never mentioned him because he wasn’t serious.”

“Serious enough to get pregnant by, I suppose.”

“Mom, please. I need to figure out what to do.”

“Well. What do you want to do? I know in this day and age girls don’t have to have their babies.”

“Yeah … I know. But …”

“But what?”

Mary leaned forward, twisting a lock of hair around her left forefinger. “Well, I thought I would end it. It seemed like the obvious answer. But then I started thinking. I finished my coursework last spring; I’m well into my dissertation, so I’ll be able to keep my own schedule.”

“Sweetie, I’ll help you, you know.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course I’m sure. If you want to do this, I will help you.”

“Well, that makes it easier. It’s just … I know I could get an abortion.” She heard her mother’s sharp intake of breath at the word. “And if I’d gotten pregnant earlier, I would have. But now, I knew I wanted to become a mother at some point, so why not now?”

“When are you due?”

“I’ve only tested myself at home, so I’m not sure, but I think I’m due in May. I’m scheduled to see an ob-gyn day after tomorrow to find out for sure.”

“Oh Mary, this is going to be wonderful. I’m going to be a grandmother! Have you told Kate? I can’t wait to tell Teri. Can I tell Teri?”

“Yes, I’ve told Kate. And yes, you can tell Teri but let’s wait until after I’ve seen the doctor. I know it’s silly, but I don’t want to jinx it.”

“Mary? If this isn’t too personal a question?”

“Yes?”

“What about the father? “

“He finished his coursework and went back to France. And anyway I wouldn’t have expected him to be a father. He’s not the type. He doesn’t even know I’m pregnant.”

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