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Hunter
As Cade leaves the house with his parents, ignoring Watson, Haley, and me, there’s a darkness in the room. A void that I know isn’t going anywhere until he comes back. And even then, I have to wonder if he’ll forgive me. If he’ll forgive any of us.
My sister cries, but I don’t really get why. She’s lived with us for a few months, sure. But I didn’t think this would hit her this hard.
Once their car pulls out of the driveway, Watson shuts the door. The look on his face is the same as mine. Lost. Like we have no fucking idea what to do or how to do it.
Finally, Watson glances at my sister before frowning. “Haley…you don’t look so good. Are you all right?”
When I look at her, she breaks down, gripping her chest.
“Hunter, I’m pregnant,” she croaks.
My eyes widen, and my heart stops.
“I’m pregnant…and it’s Cade’s baby.”
Once the words are out, she bolts into her room, and Watson and I stare at each other.
Well…fuck.
Sutton
I daydream about the conversation I plan to have with my mother when I see her next week. She won’t know it’s coming, and it’ll be in the middle of a stupid, fancy luncheon that I’ve gotten word she’s attending an hour from Brooks, but I’m going in…guns blazing.
I wish I didn’t need this closure, but deep down, I know I do. For some strange reason, it’s something I need to do before I can leave the past in the past. Once and for all.
Hunter’s parents came to see me multiple times while I was recovering. And the more time I spend with them, the more I realize that I don’t think they are even aware of how negative they’ve been when it comes to Hunter’s dream to play in the NHL. In their defense, I think they just truly believe him following in their footsteps would be best.
When class ends, I gather my things, letting a yawn out before I walk outside.
Hearing my phone ring in my bag, I take it out and swipe my thumb across the screen.
“Hey, how’d it go?” I ask nervously because I know how scared Hunter was for Cade’s parents to come physically take him away to rehab.
“Where are you right now?” he says instantly.
“I’m by the Sawyer building.”
“I’ll be there in two minutes. Stay there.”
He ends the call before I have a chance to say anything back, and I know that whatever happened, it wasn’t good. Sitting on the bench, I wait anxiously for him to arrive.
Hunter
After the fucked up news I just received, I needed to find Sutton and vent. I don’t really care that my sister might not want her to know. Because, one, I know Sutton would never repeat it. And, two, I just need a distraction from all of the shit happening around me. And my distraction is Sutton. My beautiful Little Bird, who I can’t get enough of.
I pull up against the sidewalk, and for once, I don’t even get out because before I can reach for the handle, she’s inside the cab of my truck.
“Are you okay?” she whispers, touching my hand.
“I am now.” I nod. “Cade’s gone to rehab. He hates my guts. Probably won’t talk to me ever again.” I suck in a breath. “What if he never forgives me, Sutton?”
“He will. I promise.” She moves her hand to my cheek.
“Oh, and my sister is pregnant.” I cringe. “WithCade’s baby. So, while the dude’s just trying to get sober, he’s going to also have to learn that he’s about to be a fucking father. To a human fucking being when he can’t even take care of himself.” I point to her seat belt. “I don’t want to talk about any of that shit though. For days, all my world has revolved around is Cade Huff and his issues. I love him. I really do. But right now, I just want to be with my girlfriend.” I look at her. “Deal?”
