“Tell us, Jessie,” Gina said and caressed her hand. “I’m pregnant.” Jessie said with a mixture of joy and shame. “That is wonderful, dea...!” Gina hugged her daughter. The relief for Jessie must have felt like hot water washing over her face. I could see her lose the tension as Gina kissed her cheeks. Her sisters rose up from their seats and walked around the table to hug her as well. All but Jill, she sat still and I made my way to her. I sat down next to her and asked her what was wrong. . I got in my car and headed home. I actually felt kind of sad. June was one nice lady. Her life mirrored my mom's in a woman working hard to take care of her children and make ends meet. I was going to help make things easier for her.Shelby came home on Sunday morning and asked when I got home. I told her I came home last night. June asked to go home so I dropped her off at her house. "So, Shelby, how was your evening with Chuck?" I prefer not to talk about it if you don't mind," she. . ? How... ?" Caulkins asked, utterly baffled.Before Dawson could reply, another man entered the room. This man was wearing casual clothes and still had his right sleeve partially rolled up. He was carrying another blood bag, the fourth pint. After looking at Caitie he murmured, "Thank God!" Looking at Dawson he asked, "We were in time, weren't we?"Dawson just grinned, nodded, and said, "You sure were! But just."The man then turned to the two women and said, "How do you do? I'm Fred Franklin,. Hey she said. What you doing? I asked, dropping my bag on the rack. Homework.. Mom said if I dont do it i dont get to go Olivias party she whined. Yeah about that.. Mr Stevens said I have to help you I said. Uh, sure I guess After an hour or so… Rose was done revising. Now hopefully, remember this and youll definitely be going to Olivias party I said. Your the best said rose, leaning over and giving me a kiss. Ive fooled around with many girls. But the taste she left on my mouth was like.