"All things considered, I don't think I should keep this baby," Amara said.
Amara felt a sudden wave of sadness and stood up to grab a glass of water.
Elysia supported Amara's decision. "It's for the best. Being a single mother wouldn't be easy. If you want kids later, you can find the right guy and settle down."
Amara nodded. Elysia asked, "When do you plan to schedule the procedure? Have you picked a clinic? You could go to the one I use; I've gotten to know the OB-GYN there pretty well over the last few days."
"I'll go to yours, then," Amara replied. "Send me the doctor's info later, and I'll make an appointment."
Remembering something, she murmured, "Before I book it, I need to tell my dad..."
She wanted to tell Larry Sullivan in person now that she had made her choice.
The next morning, after confirming he was home, Amara went over.
She headed straight for his study. Larry was reading. He looked up and asked, "Did you drive yourself?"
Amara nodded. "I just parked in the garage. Have you had breakfast, Dad?"
Larry said he had. He was about to ask if she had eaten, but he paused when he saw her hesitant expression. Swallowing his original question, he asked, "Do you have something to tell me?"
Amara clenched her fists and took a breath. "Yes. I've thought it over, Dad. I've decided not to keep the baby."


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