Crystal's point of view
The tour went well. The guys are spending a lot of time in the recording studio. They weren't happy with the kind of record that Def Jam wanted them
to put out so they decided to get out of the last record on their contract with the help of their parents, their new manager, and my Mom. Now they
are a lot happier and will form their own record company, 3CG Records, named after their record they put out with songs that were on their two
independent records. Despite all this, I spend a lot of time with Taylor. Maybe a little too much. I'm eighteen and pregnant. I'm due in November.
Around Ike's birthday actually. Taylor and I talked about getting married next year sometime anyway but not starting a family until a year or so after
we got married. I'm scared but Taylor is very excited and has been very supportive. We are going to get married this year. How are we going to tell
our parents? They are going to kill us. They are very much against this type of thing. Especially my parents. Taylor and I decide to make everyone
dinner at the Hanson's house and then take our parents aside and tell them. My Dad will be there also. He had met Taylor before but not the rest of
his family.
We have a great dinner. Afterwards, Taylor and I ask out parents to come in to their living room to talk. Everyone is surprised but don't say
anything. They let us be alone with them.
Taylor says "Mom, Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Crystal and I have something to tell you." He looked at me. My heart jumped into my throat.
I say softly "I'm pregnant and am due in November". Shock came over their faces.
Taylor says, "We want to get married in Boston this summer. We wanted to get married next year sometime anyway. We are looking forward to
being married and having a family."
My father looks at my Mom and yells "How could you let this happen?"
I say "Dad, it's not her fault" I was totally embarrassed by his outburst.
My mom said "If she and Taylor are happy then so be it."
Taylor's Dad said "Congratulations. I'm glad you are getting married."
Taylor's Mom said "Welcome to the family." and gave me a hug.
"Thank you" I said. and hugged her back.
We all go to tell everyone else. I also call all my friends and family. Taylor does the same.
I go to the hotel with my Mom. This is one of the few times I was glad for Justin. My Mom was upset by my Dad's outburst. Justin was able
to calm her down. I wish my Dad could do the same. Hopefully my Step-mom can calm him down as well.
Before I went to bed I talk to my Mom.
"I'm sorry Mom." I said.
"It's alright. I'm a little disappointed that you aren't going to college first. But, I'm happy for you and think Taylor will make you happy and vice versa. I
wish you a long and happy marriage and life." she said.
"Mom. I'm not going to totally give up on college. In fact Taylor wants me to go to college too. I'm just going to postpone it for a couple of years."
I say.
"Ok." she says. We hug and go to bed.