Updating today because ObsessedwithTivi was curious.

Jenika realized that TJ was being very quiet and wondered what he could be up to. She glanced in her rearview mirror to see him multitasking like a pro. "How can you watch TV, listen to music and play your game at the same time?"

"Really mom? How can you drive, listen to music, and watch me all at the same time?" TJ replied

Jenika sighed and had to remind herself that she was raising a little genius. She prided herself on her intelligence but this kid was so much smarter than her it was scary. "If he's like this at four I can't imagine the teen years" she thought to herself.

She loved her little man and couldn't imagine life without him, especially after losing her parents, but five years ago when she found out she was pregnant was a different story. TJ was engrossed in his game and with nothing for her to do but drive she couldn't help but think back on the day her life changed forever.

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"You're what? Ericha shouted. "I'm pregnant." Jenika whispered.

"What? When? How? Who? I didn't know you were seeing anyone. Oh My God!" Ericha spit out in a hurried breath.

"Um I'm pregnant. Six weeks ago. You know how. I'm not telling you. I'm not seeing anyone right now. And I know." Jenika said shyly. She had never been shy a day in her life but she was so afraid of being judged, even by her best friend, that she could barely speak above a whisper or even make eye contact. How was she going to tell her parents if she was this nervous around Ericha? Yes, she was a grown woman living on her own with a college degree and a good job but how do you tell your parents that you're pregnant from a one night stand?

"What am I going to do? How can I raise a baby by myself? What do I tell my parents? Ericha help me!" Jenika shouted.

"Okay, first you need to calm down." Ericha said as she pulled Jenika into a hug. "You can definitely raise a baby yourself. Remember that you are a strong, independent woman. And you tell your parents that you're pregnant, it didn't work out with the father, but you are going to raise their grandchild the best way you know how. In a home full of love and laughter any child can thrive. There is no such thing as the perfect family environment."

Jenika could feel herself relax as love and support flowed through the hug her best friend was holding her in. "Thank you so much. I needed to hear that. I love you bestie!"

"I love you too! Now tell me who it is! Who got little Miss Jenika to give it up in one night?" Ericha whined while raising her eyebrows. Jenika just rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders, "You might get that info someday, but only over my dead body." Nobody was getting that information from her. She would put his name on the birth certificate, of course, but they both had their own lives and he didn't need know.

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Jenika found herself crying again but this time they were happy tears. TJ noticed her crying this time. "Mom? Why are you crying? Are you thinking about grandma and grandpa again?"

"No honey, these are happy tears this time. I was thinking about when I found out that I was going to be a mom. I can't imagine my life without you. I love you little man." Jenika reassured her son.

"I love you too mom! Are we there yet?" TJ replied.

Jenika giggled and rolled her eyes at his typical road trip question. "Almost. Are you ready for your first Home Free concert?"

"If I get to meet Adam I am. He is so cool!" TJ squealed while he was jumping up and down.

"Well, if they have a signing line you'll get to meet each one and say hi. I might even let you buy something and get it autographed. Are you really only excited about meeting Adam?" Jenika asked

"I want to meet them all but Adam is the coolest, then Tim. He's funny and has an awesome voice. I want to be a bass singer that can beatbox when I grow up." TJ told his mom in all seriousness.

"Those are some lofty goals TJ. Maybe we'll get you singing lessons when we get back home if you're really serious. Hey look, here is our exit. We are almost there."

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