“I can’t be pregnant. That test is wrong, you’re wrong. I have kidney issues or an ulcer, but I can’t be pregnant.”
“I’m sorry, but the test isn’t wrong. Is there a father?”
“Yes,” Mickey said.
“No,” Sarai said. “I’m not involving him in this. I’ll take care of it.”
“I suggest you make an appointment with an obstetrician. Prenatal care is very important. They can also pinpoint your due date with an ultrasound. Meanwhile, try eating smaller meals more often, and some ginger ale when the morning, or rather, evening sickness strikes. Good luck!”
“I can’t be pregnant.”
“Come on!” Mickey helped her back out to the waiting room and sat her down. “I’m going to go get you some water.”
Sarai grabbed her arm. “I’m not telling him. He made his decision. He has no say here.”
“What are you going to do?”
“The only thing to do, abort it. I’ll find a clinic.”
“Sarai, you can’t abort the baby.”
“It’s not a baby, it’s just an egg, a fertilized egg! It’s just an egg! They can suck it out and then I can finally put Alistair behind me and move on.”
“Is that really what you want to do?”
“Of course it’s really what I want to do,” she snapped. “It’s my decision. Not yours, not his, mine!”
“Ok. I’ll be right back. I’m getting you water.”
“I don’t want water. I want an abortion.” Mickey walked away.
Sarai pulled out her phone and called her moms. Nancy answered. “Are you sitting down?”
“Why?”
“Can you go sit down beside Mom and put the speaker on? I have something to tell you, and I need some advice.”
“Ok, I’m sitting down. We’re both right here. Go ahead honey.”
“I just found out that I’m pregnant. About two months pregnant, I don’t know what to do.”
“Pregnant? I didn’t even know you were sexually active.”
“It just happened once.”
“With the boy who broke your heart? The engaged one?”
“Yes.”
“I see! Well there are always four options in this situation. Have the baby and tell the father and maybe you two can reconcile and get back together. Option two, have the baby and don’t tell the father and raise it yourself.”
“We’ll help.”
“Yes, of course we’ll help. Option three, have the baby and give it up for adoption and option four, which your mother and I don’t agree with. But, if that is your decision, we will support you and help you through it.”
“Abortion?”
“Yes. That is the fourth option.”
