Gerards P.O.V

That was it, there was the proof that I was never going to become an artist. And Jess wont ever be able to do what she wants. There had to be another option. It couldn't all end like this. I did love Jess and I did want a child with her but I just didn't want one now. We are both still kids, and we don't know the first thing about being parents. I brought Jess into her living room and we sat on her couch. Her mum went to the shops so we had a few hours to talk things through.

"well, this is really happening" I began, but I saw Jessicas face still damp with tears, she hadn't looked up at me since we found out. I had to be the strong one now. I had to take charge and make sure my girl, and my child were okay. I put two fingers on the tip of Jessica wet chin and lifted her face to mine. I pressed our foreheads together and held her close. We had to sort it out.

"there are options for us" I said, as if it were that simple

"what, like abortion or adoption" she said

"well yes, which ever one" I replied

"I don't want to murder my unborn child, and I don't want strangers to raise him or her either"

"but don't you want him or her to have the best start in life, look Jess we are only kids ourselves and we cant provide for a baby in the same way that other couples can" I reasoned

"no Gerard. I have seen these shows and movies how hard it is to give away your baby. Our baby. Him or her can have a good start in life" she was pleading

"Its not that simple. Neither of us have a job, or our own place. We still go to school and there is just no space for a baby now"

"well we will have to make space. Its my baby Gerard. My responcibility, there is no other way." She was ordering now. She stood up and turned away from me, she held her hand to her stomach and sighed. We had to do it her way. And I was going to be a part of my kids life.

"okay. We can do this together " I started to sob but it was too late to hide it from jess

"thank you gee"