My Ten-Year-Old’s Pregnancy Test Was Positive

“What does that mean?”

“It means the hormone is present. It does not yet tell us why.”

Daniel was released from the consultation room but instructed to remain outside the pediatric unit. He stopped beside the exit.

“Rachel, I need you to look at me.”

I did.

“I would die before I hurt her.”

Eric muttered something under his breath.

Daniel ignored him.

“Tell Sophie I’m not leaving the hospital.”

A nurse escorted him through the double doors.

As they closed, Sophie began crying quietly.