On One Condition
The next morning Samantha woke to a note on her pillow.
Last night was really nice,
If you fancy it, hook me up
614-697-1210
Norman
Xx
P.s your cat is cute
His words made her smile, but then she remembered what happened last night "oh god" she muttered. Samantha was definitely not that sort of girl and felt like texting him explaining that but didnt want to come across as desperate as he was an actor even if she didnt know the show at all.
-- 8 weeks later--
"Sam are you going to be hungover all day? I cant keep giving you work for you to spend it un the bathroom, if you are unwell just go home babe, i'll pay you anyway" Fiona suggested as she tended to her friend who was throwing up in the restaurant bathroom "i wish I was hungover" Sam groaned as she wiped her mouth "what is it a bug?" Fiona asked concerned handing her tissue and water to sip "I think so, every day now for two weeks" Samantha explained leaning her head on the toilet cubicle "I think I'm stressing too much with all these bills, I have hardly anything in my savings now" Samantha spoke wiping her eyes from tears that are forming, Fiona helped her up "ive told you you can live with me until you get back on your feet," Fiona reassured her "go home now, and ill drop by and see you at some point and give you some tlc" she added handing her friend some cash for a cab ride. Waving her friend out the door Fiona teased "its safe to say with your lack of a sex life you wont be pregnant!"
Pregnant.
Pregnant.
"Shit" Samantha muttered as Fiona walked back inside, Fiona had no clue of her night with Norman, she didnt need her panicking that it would get out and tarnish her chanced of another party held there by The Walking Dead producers.
Samantha quickly did her mental math, and then again, each time coming to the conclusion she had not had a period since and she was certainly over due. All the worry about no job and rent being due she completely forgot of her monthly cycle.
Heading for home she stopped off at the drug store near her flat and purchased a few pregnancy tests all different brands and a large bottle of soda.
Bursting through her door she quickly pulled the cellophane off the tests and ripped them out the box, pulling her skirt up and knickers down she held the test underneath her on the toilet and swigged from the soda bottle, she needed to hurry up and pee for her own sanity.
As she lay the tests out on her bed she waited for the results to come through, she knew deep down she was it all made sense now, the nausea, tender breasts, being off certain foods. Still, she couldnt help cry as each test revealed to her she was indeed pregnant. Another expense she almost certainly couldnt afford.
Samantha sat on her bed for a good hour, contemplating what to do, she debated on telling Norman but each time she dialled his number she chickened out, why would he care? He was a famous actor and she was well, a lay for the night. The only option Samantha felt feasible was a termination and she certainly couldnt afford that, nor could she go to Fiona about it Fiona was anti abortion and besides this was her mess, she had to sort it.
Fancy a drink at some point this week?
Samantha (from the wrap party)
"Here goes nothing" she sighed to Tigger as he nuzzled his head onto her arm.
Feeling the vibration Samantha quickly opened her phone to see Norman's response
Yea sure, how are you fixed in the next hour? X
I can do that x Sam
I'll pick you up from your place, see you then Norman x
Samantha tossed her phone on the bed and got changed, a chequered shirt, pale blue jeans and her hightops, adding some makeup she she didnt look so ill and brushing her hair into a bun. "You'll have to do" she moaned to her reflection as she noticed a car pull up outside, it had to be Norman, no one round here drove flashy cars like that.
Opening the door he smiled at her from his car and he opened the door for her "what made you message me?" He asked as he pulled away, he offered her a cigarette which she quickly declined "no" he gave her a confused look "i only smoke socially" she quickly added.
Samantha listened to him as he spoke, he had no clue she was about to drop this bomb on him but she couldnt hold it in anymore "Im pregnant" Norman looked to her shocked and then to the road, slamming his hand on the steering wheel, making her jump before pulling over in a side road.
"You are pregnant?" He asked raising an eyebrow, Samantha nodded, Norman shook his head and looked out the window on the driver side, nothing was said for a few minutes "and you want to pin this on me?" He snapped turning to her "pardon?" She snapped "you see money and fame with me! you think I'll step up and raise your bastard kid?" Norman snapped back "nice try darling off you go" he added leaning over her and opening her door before motioning her to exit his car, tears streaming down her face "im not that sort of girl I dont even know who you are" she retorted with attitude "just thought id let you know" she added stepping out of the car and walking off. "Bastard" she muttered as she tried to stifle tears.
Feeling a hand pull her back she turned to see Norman looking concerned "come on, let me take you home" he offered "no its fine really i dont need you money of 'fame' " replied using air quotes sarcastically "come on!" He insisted trying to keep his voice down.
As they drove back in his car all that could be heard was Samantha's sniffs from her tears "im sorry for what i said" Norman said breaking the silence "i didnt expect you to say that" he added "Norman im not that sort if girl, I dont sleep around and besides you were the first guy id been with in months" Samantha stated and noticed Norman's smirk when she told him how long it had been. "The thing is, I dont want it, but...i cant afford a termination" Samantha whispered looking out the window. "I understand" Norman sighed placing a hand onto hers reassuringly.
--1 week later--
Are you sure you want to go alone? Norman x
Yes i'll tell you when its done. Sam x
Samantha sighed and lent back in her chair as she sat in the waiting room of the clinic, Norman agreed to pay for the termination and he rejected her offer to pay him back for it, after his first initial outburst he was actually very supportive of her decision to a termination.
"Samantha Carter" the nurse called out for Samantha to enter the room, as she stood her phone began ringing, giving an apologetic look she tried to silence it thinking it was Fiona and that she would call her back later on only to discover it was Norman. "Sorry, can I just take this?" Samantha mouthed to the nurse who nodded
"Norman im kinda busy right now" she yell whispered through the phone "come outside" he replied.
Removing the phone from her ear she stepped outside and saw Norman in the car park leaning awkwardly on his car.
"Dont do this" he said taking her hands in his "I have a son, but I always wanted more and this is my chance" Norman pleaded Samantha was taken aback "we agreed though" she whispered trying to back away from him "we dont know eachother, i didnt even know you had a son! I cant be a single mom with you a weekend dad it wouldnt work, babies are for people who are married or at least in a relationship! This was a one night thing and this is the 4th time ive even laid eyes on you!" Samantha cried not being able keep her emotions in check. "Look, i'll look after you, I promise, you haven't got to love me, i'll set you up in an apartment in my block, i'll support you night and day. Ill support you both for the rest of your lives. Just please dont do this" Norman pleaded, Samantha was skeptical, she didnt want an abortion deep down but she certainly couldnt afford this baby alone. "I dont know Norman" she said in a whimper "take my word for it, I'll support you both, just let me be in its life."
He tried to reason with her once more
"Just on one condition, you dont use this to sell me out, dont go to the media about this and i'll see you and the kid right through everything" he offered showing his vulnerability to her.
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