*Lauren*

That morning, I called and made an appointment with Dr. Natalie Rodriguez. She had an opening at one that afternoon because of a cancellation, and I took it. Part of me felt bad that I didn’t want Lucas coming with me, but I had to know for certain that I was pregnant. Then I could tackle the problem of telling him that he would be a father.

I drove myself to the hospital. I was a nervous wreck the whole time during the drive and had to be careful ...