“Ethan?” I open the door and see him curled up in his bed. I sit beside him. “Ethan?” I repeat and his eyes shoot open.

“Stacie?!” He practically jumps up and I can see his eyes are bloodshot red. He must’ve have been crying.

“Hi,” I smile. He’s still so cute.

“Where have you been?! I know school is almost over, but we still have classes! I thought you dropped out, so I checked the club, but they hadn’t seen you and—”

“I’ve been thinking, Ethan.”

“Look, I’m sorry!” He says over me. My leaving must have really scared him, “I know we always get into fights, but after not seeing you, it scared me. Scared me so much Stacie. I love you and… I love our baby too.” He reaches for my stomach, but I gently push his hand away.

“Ethan. I’m here to…” Tears begin to build up, “I’m here to say goodbye.”

I see the tears build up in his eyes too, but it’s just as hard for me to say than it is for him to hear.

“I’ve decided that I need a new life, for me and a better life for the baby… without you.”