"So you're together again, just like that?" Remi asked as we talked on my bed.

"Yeah, it's a little awkward. It's definitely not like how it was when we first got together, but it's working and that's what matters. I still love him, I never stopped and I never will"

"I wish Carter and I were like that" she frowned.

I looked at her like she was crazy. Her and Carter are very much in love. I think they'll always love each other. "What are you talking about?" I asked.

She shrugged. "I mean you and Will are the love story of the century. Everyone knew that the breakup wouldn't last especially when you saw each other again. Carter can't even handle the thought of me living so far away much less me actually leaving." Her eyes were glazed with tears.

"He'll get over it then. Carter makes big deals out of some things. He's just dramatic. Trust me it'll work out." I rubbed her knee comfortingly.

"What if it doesn't, Cora?" She cried. "What if we can't handle it like you and Will? He's the love of my life and I couldn't stand to lose him. I'm not going to accept Colombia."

I looked at her like she was crazy. I began to think she was going crazy.

"Rem, why would you do that? It's your dream school."

"Cora, you of all people should understand wanting to go to the same college as your boyfriend. Aren't you going to Notre Dame? Why is my situation any different?"

I shook my head. "Remi, don't do this. Don't talk yourself out of your dream school for some guy. I know he's the love of your life and I know he's my brother, but he's a guy. He's dumb and he makes mistakes. Because I am your best friend, I want you to know that I don't want you caught up in a mistake. Don't make a mistake and change schools because of Carter."

"But I love him"

I hugged her. "I know Rem, and I love Will. But sometimes a little space is good for a relationship."

"A little space? 2000 miles is not a little space. Cor I can't do it. I'm sorry but I can't. Where I go to school isn't that important." She panicked.

"Are you okay? Is there something else wrong with you that I should know about?"

She took a deep breath and looked at me with tears pooling in her eyes. She almost look ashamed or embarrassed. "I think I'm pregnant"

My eyes widened in shock. I gasped unconsciously in reaction.

"I knew I shouldn't have told you. You're disgusted, aren't you?" She cried.

I shook my head. "No no. I'm just a little surprised. I didn't know you and Carter were at that stage, but it's not my business. Why do you think you're pregnant?"

"My period is almost a week late already and I'm scared something happened. We were safe but something could've happened." She said through her tears.

"Have you taken a pregnancy test yet?" I asked slowly.

"I'm too scared. What if it's positive?"

"Then Carter and you will make a decision. Have you told Carter yet?" I asked.

She shook her head head and sniffled. I thought of a plan for a second. Carter needs to know, but he's not here. The only one here is Dad and I'm not going to ask him to buy pregnancy tests.

"Okay I'm going to go to the store and get you some pregnancy tests and I'll come back for you to take them. Do you want to come with me or stay here and process everything?" I asked her.

"I'll stay here." She said softly.

I assured her it will all be okay no matter what happens. I threw on a pair of shoes and a hoodie. I grabbed my keys and headed downstairs.

"Dad I'm going to the store for a couple things really quick. Remi is sleeping, she's really tired."

"Okay Coco. I'm about to head out to the field to get some things from my office."

I nodded and left the house. I quickly drove to the store. I decided against a basket and went to the cosmetology section and found what I was looking for. I grabbed two different brands and went to the candy aisle. Remi Will probably want some chocolate.

I grabbed some chocolate and turned around straight into somebody they knocked the tests out of my hands.

"Oh gosh I'm sorry" I said and bent down to pick it up. The other person beat me to it.

"Cora?" They asked. I looked up to see Karla standing in front of me. She handed me the boxes back to me and caught what the label said. "Oh gosh, do you think you're-"

Her voice was cut off by Will. "Okay Mom I got the" his voice trailed off as he saw me standing in front of her. He obviously couldn't feel the tension around us. "Hey Cor, I was just about to text you. Can I stop by in a little bit?"

"Today really isn't good" I said quickly.

"Are you okay?" He asked and looked down at my hands. Specifically the pregnancy tests. He looked at me. I could see the hurt in his eyes. He looked destroyed.

"Will..." I started.

"No. Tell me it's not true. Please tell me you didn't, Cora." His voice was thick and cracking. He was on the verge of tears.

"Will..." I started again.

"Actually you know what? I don't want to know." He turned on his heel and walked away quickly.

I reached out to him and called his name. I went to run after him but Karla stopped me.

I turned to her with tears in my eyes. "Karla, it's not for me I promise. I didn't cheat on Will and we've never done that. Karla you have to believe me please. I have to explain it to Will." I begged her.

"Who's is it?" She asked calmly.

"Remi's. She's in a real panic and I'm just trying to help her." I explained.

She nodded. "I'll go ahead and buy these for you. This is a small town. I don't want false rumors about you going around."

"Thank you Karla. I have to go find Will." I said desperately and gave her the tests and chocolate before running after Will in the same direction he did.

I ran out of the store and found him leaning against the wall. He looked angry, sad, and disappointed at the same time.

"Will," I said as I walked up to him.

"How the hell could you do this to me? I trusted you Cora. I loved you. Now I don't know what the fuck I'm supposed to do"

"Will, the pregnancy tests aren't mine. You made an assumption and it was wrong. I didn't cheat on you. I didn't have sex with anyone. Why would I do it to you? You're the love of my fucking life. I can't believe you thought I would do something like that"

"What was I supposed to think Cora? I didn't want to believe you cheated on me. Put yourself in my position, i saw my girlfriend, who has never done anything with me before with a pregnancy test."

"So you ran out without giving me a chance to explain?"

"I wanted an explanation, but I didn't want to hear the worst. I was scared. I don't want to lose you again."

I took a deep breath before doing anything irrational. I composed my brain and thoughts.

"Okay Will I get it. I probably would've done the same thing. I would never cheat on you. Right now Remi is at my house freaking out about what to do. I better go."

"Wait Remi?" He asked. I nodded my head. "Does Carter know?" I shook my head.

Right on time Karla walked out of the store and handed me my bag. I thanked her, kissed Will, and left the store as fast as possible.

I got back and Dad was gone. I was quite thankful for that fact. I ran up to my room and Remi was laying on my bed with Bandit. She was petting him comfortingly. She wasn't crying so that's good.

I sat down next to her and she sat up. "I got everything. I got two different tests. So we have a backup just in case."

"Where do you want me?" I asked her.

"Can you just stay outside the door please?" She asked. Her voice was soft and broken.

I nodded and gave her a small hug. "Whatever you need." I assured her.

We got up and walked over to the bathroom. I handed her the boxes and gave her a hug. "Everything is going to be okay"

She gave a small nod and walked into the bathroom. I sat outside the bathroom and waited.

The front door opened downstairs and I looked over the railing. It was Carter.

"Shit" I whispered to myself.

Bandit was whining at his feet for attention. Hopefully that holds him down there for a few more minutes.

"Cora? Remi?" He called into the house. He walked upstairs and saw me waiting by the bathroom. "Where's Remi? I saw her car out there."

"In the bathroom. She doesn't feel very good."

"Oh I'll take her home. Rem, are you okay?" He called into the bathroom.

"I'm fine. Cor, can you get in here please?" She asked.

I turned around to open the door, but Carter stopped me.

"What's wrong? Why doesn't she want to see me?" He asked me.

"She's sick Carter. She doesn't want you to see that." I made up a quick excuse.

"That's bullshit. I don't care what she looks like I just want her to know I'm here for her"

Damn why did he have to be so sweet?

"Carter she doesn't want you to see her. Go to your room or something. I'll take her home. It's okay."

I turned to opened the door this time but Carter barged in.

"Carter!" I scolded him.

He stood still and wide eyed as he looked at the pregnancy tests laying on the counter.

Remi sat on the toilet crying.

"Are you..." he trailed off looking at Remi.

"Please don't be upset" she cried. "My period is almost a week late and I was scared."

He crouched down in front of her and wiped the tears from her face.

"Hey hey. I'm not upset. It's better to be safe than sorry anyway." He assured her.

I'm sure that calmed her nerves a lot more than she cares to admit.

"Now we just have to wait. I took four of them just in case. They should be ready in five minutes." She explained.

We all sat in the bathroom in silence. Remi was still silently crying while she was playing with Carter's hair to calm her down. Carter was messing with his shoelace and kissing Remi's knee every once and a while. I sat against the wall and looked up at the ceiling.

The timer went off and we all sat up immediately. Carter and I stood up and Remi stayed there.

"Are you ready?" I asked Remi.

"Remember no matter what happens, everything is going to be okay." Carter assured her.

She nodded slightly. "Okay I think I'm ready" she said softly.

"Let's count down from three and flip" I ordered.

"Three"

"Two"

"One" we all said to get her and flipped the tests over.

I heard Remi give a breath of relief. "It's negative." She said.

I looked over at Carter's and Remi's and they all said the same thing. They were all negative. She not pregnant.

Carter leaned over and kissed her head. He whispered something in her ear.

"Hey I told you everything was going to be okay." I said and gave her a hug. "You two talk. I'll be in my room if you need anything."

She nodded and I left the bathroom.