"Daddy, Jessica.. I am so so sorry! I didn't mean to do this. I didn't even realize what was happening!"

Jessica turned to Delilah with tears slowly rolling down her cheeks. Delilah looked at her with the saddest little face. She cupped her cheek and leaned forward to kiss her.

"Baby girl, I know you didn't do this on purpose.
It's gonna be a big mess but.. we'll be okay. I may not be your teacher.. but I'll still be your Jessie." Jessica smiles softly.
"I don't want you to feel bad, okay?"

"I don't want another teacher! I want you! Please! I'm so so sorry!" Delilah sobs.

"Honey, don't be upset. We'll just have to see what happens. Maybe she won't say anything."

"I hope not.. because you're the best teacher ever, Ms. Jessie."

Jessica smiles and wraps her arms around her.
"I love you, Didi."

"I love you too."

"It's gonna be okay."

"I hope so.." Delilah says in a low muffled voice.

***

Monday.

This morning was very different than other mornings for Jessica. Many of the mothers gave her dirty looks, some she tried speaking to and they just ignored her. She felt extremely uncomfortable.
It was obvious the news had spread.

Even though Jessica wanted to burst into tears, she held them in and only focused on her class.

An hour and a half into her class.

"Ms. Lange."

"Oh! Hello, principal Freeman! Class, say hello to—"

"Ms. Lange, may I see you in my office?"

"Um.. right now?"

"Yes. Ms. Parker is going to take over for class for now."

"Oh.. okay.." Jessica felt her chest tighten up, and her heart pound. She placed her hand on her belly when she felt her baby begin to react by her mother's sudden mood change.

"It's okay, baby girl." She whispers as she gently rubs her bump.

"Ms. Jessica!" Delilah shouts.

Jessica smiles softly.
"I'll be back! Don't worry.... I'll be back."

"I'm sorry!" Delilah knew what this was about, and what was worse was that this was all her fault.

**

"Ms. Lange, once again there was something brought to my attention that I cannot ignore.  Not this time."

"I— I can explain!"

"No need. You know our rules, Ms. Lange. A teacher may not have a sexual relationship with a parent.
Ms. Lange.. I have no choice but to let you go.... I'm sorry."

Jessica looks down as tears begin to pour.
She was so heartbroken. Jessica loved this school.

Because of this job, she met this amazing little girl, and the love of her life. Now she's having his baby, and things after so long, were finally starting to go right.

"I'm sorry I had to do this, Ms. Lange.
At least now you can stay home and relax before your baby comes."

"I don't want to do that! I want to work!
I want to prove to everyone that I can do this! I was in the dark for so long, and now.. now I'm finally at a place where I'm doing something with my life! And I love it! And I'm good at it! Please! You can't do this to me!" Jessica says as she gets a pain in her side.
It was dull and only lasted for about ten seconds.

"I'm sorry I did this but.. that man is amazing. He's changed my world." Jessica's voice cracked on that last part.

"Ms. Lange, you need to leave."

"NO!" Jessica quickly stands.

"Ms Lange."

"I need this job! Please!"

"I'm sorry."

Jessica holds her stomach and cries, her baby kicking hard. Just then the pain returns, only this time, it's stronger.

"Ow!" She leans forward.

"Are you okay?"

"Oh! Ow, I don't know." Jessica breathes deeply.
She then feels something drip down her leg.

"Oh no! Oh no, no, no!" Jessica sobs.