That one would work two ways.I was flat-out shocked when they gave me a certificate for one night with them out of the house. They also gave me some c...othes and a little toy phone. I looked at them and realized they were putting a phone extension in my room. Betts and Allen gave me a gift certificate to Williams Sonoma. Oh boy! Kitchen toys!After dinner, I went out on the back deck during a break in the rain and just looked out at all the lush green around me. Indiana was pretty much black and. We had roast rib of beef, roast potatoes and three different vegetables. Dessert was a fresh-cream gateau.Mom did one of those annoying adult things by telling me we couldn't exchange presents until after I'd helped her clean up after dinner. For once I wasn't too annoyed, as she had worked really hard preparing the meal.Once the dishes had been rinsed and stacked in the dishwasher, we made hot chocolate and sat in the family room next to the Christmas tree. Mom went first and she handed me a. It was a large house."No," said Kelsey. "This is Ashlee's place. Her parents are gone all the time so her house is usually the party house." What about the sleepover?" This is where we'll spend the night. I just told your mom that so she'd let you go. Parents are too protective. You need to experience your first party."Deanna adjusted in her car seat again. Kelsey had new clothes for her again. It was a white buttoned blouse with an unbuttoned black sweater over it and hot pink shorts.. ." What is it, sweetie?" she sat down next to me and took my trembling hands.I took a deep breath, trying to steady my voice. "I went to the doctor today. You know where I haven't been feeling well lately..."There was a medical report folded up on my lap. I handed it to her.My voice was hoarse with fear. "I'm pregnant." What? ... How? ... Who?" On her face, I could see a range of emotions. Anger. Disbelief. Betrayal. Hurt."Travis," I whispered. "He's the only one it could be."Her lip curled up.