Free Love To Luv by AnDerecco Page B

about to leave for work.
    JEREMY
    Can u help me a brother out?
    IAN
    How? What are you talking about?
    JEREMY
    Help me get on at Eco-Tech. I am good with computers. I need the extra money. I didn’t know that being a senior was so expensive.
    IAN
    I know man. We got the Winter Ball coming up, senior portraits, senior trip, senior skip day, cap and gown, and all that other shit to pay for.
    JEREMY
    My pockets are dusty. I know my mom is going to pay for it but I want to do it on my own. Especially since we are not seeing eye to eye right now.
    IAN
    Everything is going to be ok. I will ask and see if there is any other part-time work available.
    JEREMY
    Thanks man. Will I see you tonight?
    IAN
    Yeah.
    JEREMY (smiling shyly)
    You gonna let me hit?
    IAN
    Man, whatever.
    JEREMY
    You know you love me tapping that ass.
    IAN
If you say so. I don’t have time to sit here and play with you. I have got to get to work.
    JEREMY
    Aight , well I will see you tonight. I am spending the night.
    IAN
    Bet.
     
    Jeremy spent many nights at Ian’s house. Lately, Jeremy was trying to stay away from home as much as possible. He could not take his mother asking him questions about the military. It was a decision that he had made for himself. Jeremy knew deep down that she was not happy about it. 
    __________________
     
    It had been three days since I had seen Monique since we had that fight. I called her cell phone to ask if she would like to meet me at Stamps for lunch. She told me that she would. I was happy that she agreed. I could not take not talking to her. I spoke with Dennis and Aunt Aretha about the situation. They both told me that I need to sit down with her and talk it out.
    I was sitting at a table by the window when I noticed both Monique and Teddy walk in. My emotions were mixed about Teddy right now. I was not sure if I wanted to talk to him. Sooner or later I was going to have to.
    I motioned for them to come to the table. I stood up and gave her a strong, tight hug when she reached me. I did not want to let her go. That night of the fight replayed in my mind. I never thought that I could be that upset with my only child.
    I released her and gave Teddy a firm handshake. I told them to have a seat.
     
    JACOB
    First things first, I want to apologize for the other night. I should have never put my hands on you. For that I am sorry.
    MONIQUE
    Pop I want to apologize also. I didn’t mean to curse at you. I am sorry for bringing that up about Dad. I was out of line.
    JACOB
    So Teddy how are you?
    TEDDY
    I am good sir, and you?
    JACOB
    I am better. Especially since my little girl is talking to me again. So let’s talk about this baby.
    TEDDY (shocked)
    What baby?
    JACOB (looking at Monique)
    He don’t know.
    MONIQUE
    I was going to tell him today. We were sitting in the car talking when you called.
    TEDDY (turning to Monique)
    Are you pregnant?
    MONIQUE (putting her hand on his leg)
    Yeah.
    TEDDY
    Oh shit. Excuse me Mr. Gibson. How many months are you?
    MONIQUE
    Three. I just found out a few days ago.
    TEDDY
    That is why you had that fight with your dad. Oh my stomach hurts.
    JACOB
    Why does your stomach hurt?
    TEDDY
    My dad is going to kill me.
    JACOB
    You both knew what you were doing. Now is the time to start planning. Money, school, work, money, college, baby-sitters, money. I need to know your plans.
    MONIQUE
    Pop, well we are going to need help.
    TEDDY
    I need to call my dad.
    MONIQUE
    For?
    TEDDY
    I need him here. You have just dropped this on me. I am lost right now. I am about to become a father at nineteen.
    JACOB
    Yes you are.
    Teddy pulled out his phone to call his father. He did not give him any specifics, just that he needed to get off work and come to Stamps, ASAP.
    While waiting on Teddy’s dad we ordered hamburgers, fries, and sodas. About the time that the waitress brought our food, Teddy’s dad walked in the door.
    He was an attractive older man. He stood about 5’11” with a narrow face. His salt and pepper