A week later, on Thursday, when Cindy took Muriel to the doctor's, she was told she was only eight weeks and would be due in about seven months. They told her the due date. The next day, I went to the adoption center with Muriel so she can meet the adoptive parents.

I told her I'd be waiting so they can meet in private. They were very nice to her. Muriel liked them right away and she knew they were the right people for her baby.

"How did it go?" I asked.

"I liked them," replied Muriel.

"That's a good sign," I said as we left the adoption center with her.

"I know," agreed Muriel. "Mom was able to make Pete understood why I wanted to give my child up for an adoption so I can get good grades."

"Good," I said.

"He finally understood, but got mad at me because he wanted to be the father," said Muriel.

"Seriously?" I asked.

"Yeah," said Muriel

"It's none of his business that adoption is what you wanted," I said. "If my boyfriend acted like that, I'd break up with him."

"I agree with you. I might do that if he doesn't support my decision," said Muriel.

"What about your dad?" I asked.

"My dad is very supportive and he's upset with Pete for not doing the same," said Muriel.

"I think Pete should take lessons from your father," I said as Muriel agreed.