How do his parents react?
He is in DEEP trouble
“I am disappointed in you, young man.” His mother said.
“We didn’t raise a whore…” his father added, insensed.
“It’s not his fault, Mrs. and Mr. Layland.” Elois said “I… encouraged him to do it…”
“Well then.” Derek’s mother said “you can take responsibility for your actions and marry him. At least one of my now numerous grandchildren should be legitimate…”
“I… I’m…” Elois stuttered “I’m not pregnant. The doctors say I’m infertile.”
Mrs. Layland slammed her hand on the arm of her chair.
“Damn it…” she muttered “if it wasn’t for the fact you’re an adult I’d ground you…” she said to Derek. “Do you have any idea what your… behavior…”
“Darling…” his father chimed in “what your mother is trying say is, we have our reputation to think about. The Layland family have been pilars of the community since Saddlebrook was founded. What will the other couples say at the country club? Forty One out of wedlock pregnancies with forty one girls?”
“Mommy… Daddy… I’m sorry.” He said “I…”
The phone began to ring.
Mrs. Layland stomped over and yanked the receiver out of its base.
“WHAT?!?” She yelled. Her eyes widened slightly “oh… oh I am sorry… personal family issue… I…”
The others in room saw her head perk up.
“I… really… don’t… how much? And no responsibility on our part? Yes, he’s right here.”
She looked over at Derek with a smile.
“It’s for you…”
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