Her Exciting News
Scott Jones sat across from his wife, his stomach churning with dread. Trish beamed with excitement, completely unaware of the devastating truth he had been hiding.
She had burst through the door moments earlier, eager to share her great news. Scott, however, had planned to reveal his dark secret that very day. But her announcement stopped him in his tracks?he instantly understood what she had done.
The Secret He Couldn?t Keep
For weeks, Scott had wrestled with a crushing secret. He had uncovered the truth that explained why their dreams of parenthood had been slipping further away. That day, he resolved to tell Trish everything: he was infertile, and he was the reason they couldn?t have a baby.
He?d spent countless sleepless nights, the weight of guilt pressing down on him. Now, he knew it was time to stop hiding the truth.
A Moment of Truth
Scott had spent hours alone, preparing to tell Trish the truth. She had been out all afternoon, and he was waiting, heart pounding, for her return. Every scenario played out in his head?how to begin, what to say, and how she might react. He feared the revelation would shatter her.
But as much as it pained him, he knew the time had come. What he didn?t know was how the day would truly unfold.
Will She Stay?
As Scott sat nervously in the living room, his mind raced. Would Trish leave him once she learned the truth? He felt frozen in time as the sound of her keys jingled at the door. This was it?there was no turning back.
He braced himself and turned toward the door, only to be greeted by her radiant smile. He wasn?t prepared for what was coming next.
The Brightest Smile
Trish seemed happier than she had been in months. She bounded through the door with a glow that caught Scott off guard. ?I have the most amazing news!? she exclaimed, dropping onto the couch beside him.
Scott, tense with dread, wondered if she could sense the storm of emotions within him. Yet she seemed completely oblivious as she clasped his hands in hers.
A Shocking Revelation
Scott?s chest tightened as he prepared for the moment that would undoubtedly change everything. ?Oh?? he said, forcing a smile, ?What?s going on?? But nothing could prepare him for what Trish was about to say.
When she made her announcement, Scott?s entire world flipped. Her words revealed a betrayal he never imagined possible.
High School Sweethearts
Scott and Trish had been inseparable since high school. Their love was a fairytale, and their connection only deepened over time.
They married right out of college, sure they were destined to be together forever. For years, their life felt perfect. But everything shifted when they decided to start a family.
A Dream of Parenthood
Motherhood was always Trish?s dream, and Scott had promised her they?d build a family one day. Two years into their marriage, Trish brought it up. ?This feels like the perfect time to start trying,? she said.
Scott agreed. Their new suburban home and his well-paying job seemed like a solid foundation for their future.
The Next Chapter
At just twenty-five, starting a family felt like the natural next step for Scott and Trish. They were thrilled by the possibilities ahead. ?You?re absolutely right,? Scott said, holding her hand. ?This is the perfect time to start.?
Filled with hope, they began their journey to parenthood, unaware of the challenges that awaited them.
A Nervous Wreck
From that point on, Scott was a nervous wreck. He couldn?t stop thinking about the results and what they would be. Trish hardly noticed how on edge and stressed out her husband was.
They barely spoke anymore anyway. But for days, Scott remained close to his cell phone, waiting for the doctor's call. He wanted to understand what the issue was.
Concern
When the eighth month passed and Trish still wasn?t pregnant, she grew concerned. As far as she was concerned, they were doing everything right. Scott could tell that his wife was frustrated by the lack of results.
They couldn?t understand why it was just not working out for them. They tried for a while longer, but when a year passed and she still wasn?t pregnant, they decided to have a conversation about it.
Over A Year
Concern painted itself across Trish?s face as she sat beside her husband, wondering what was going wrong. They had to talk. ?It?s been over a year, and I?m still not pregnant,? She said with tears in her eyes. For months, she had remained optimistic, but she couldn?t do it anymore.
?What if something is wrong? What if we can?t have a baby?? She cried into her husband?s chest as he pulled her into a supportive hug.
He Hated It
Scott?s heart broke into smithereens as he held the woman he?d loved for so many years. He hated seeing her so upset. But that was when she said something truly devastating. ?I feel like a failure as a woman.
I can?t even give my husband a child,? she cried. Scott comforted her for hours, swearing that she wasn?t a failure and that he loved her. ?For all we know, I could be the reason,? he said.
Her Happiness
Although Scott wanted to be a father, what mattered most to him was his wife. Her happiness came before anything else in his world. That was when he made a suggestion that he thought would make her happy.
?We could always go to a doctor,? he began. Trish went silent in his arms as he continued. ?They could run some tests and tell us what?s wrong. Maybe there is a solution.?
Pros And Cons
But Trish didn?t say anything for a while. She sat silently beside her husband, weighing the pros and cons. But he did not expect her response. ?No,? she said suddenly and sat up beside him, her eyes red and puffy. ?I don?t want us to see any doctors about this.?
Scott was confused as he stared at his wife with furrowed brows. ?But why? A doctor could help us figure this out.?
An Explanation
Trish shook her head and wiped the moisture from under her eyes. ?Because, Scott, what if it?s bad? What if either of us are unable to have children?? More tears began spilling from her eyes. ?What if I?m the problem, and you resent me for it? Or vice versa?
What if we start blaming each other?? she said. Scott hadn?t thought of that possibility. He stared at his wife with sadness in his eyes as she sobbed before him.
A Promise
That day, Scott held his wife close and promised her that everything would be fine. ?Then we won?t go to a doctor,? He said. ?We will keep trying, and if it?s meant to be, it will be,? He said. Although she was heartbroken, Trish was grateful.
They decided to keep trying without the help of a medical professional, but Scott had no idea what awaited him.
Nothing Worked
Scott and Trish never stopped trying. They tried all kinds of over-the-counter fertility boosters, but none seemed to work. Each time Scott suggested going to a doctor, his wife refused. But soon, one year turned into two years.
Before knew it, years had flown by, and they were still childless. Over the years, Scott noticed the effect it had on his wife.
She Wasn?t Happy
With each passing year, his wife changed. She became more depressed and withdrawn as time went on, and he didn?t know how to fix it. He was still madly in love with her and was happy to have Trish by his side, but it was clear that she was anything but happy.
It was eleven years after they had begun trying when Scott finally decided to take matters into his own hands. He had to know the truth.
Could They Fix It?
For years, Scott sat around wondering what the issue was. He always wondered if it was something they could fix with a simple medication.
He was thirty-six when he finally decided to see a doctor, despite the deal he?d made with his wife all those years ago. He hoped he would be the problem and that the doctor would be able to fix it without his wife finding out.
Funny Out Of Options
He didn?t want to go behind her back, but he was running out of options. She wasn?t happy, and he was doing everything in his power to fix that. He scheduled an appointment with his doctor during work hours because he didn?t want Trish to know what he was up to.
His appointment was set for 10 a.m. on a Wednesday afternoon. That day, he asked for the morning off from work and went to see his doctor.
Necessary
Scott?s palms were sweaty as he sat in the waiting room. He didn?t like going behind her back, but in that moment, it felt necessary.
Trish hadn?t been happy for years, and he felt like it was all his fault. He was determined to fix it, and he was doing what he thought was right. He waited in that waiting room for what felt like an eternity. But he had no idea what life had in store for him.
The Time
Scott was deep in his own thoughts when the receptionist finally called his name. ?The doctor will see you now,? the woman said. He quickly arose from his seat and made his way down the cold, white hallway, his hands shaking by his sides.
Before he knew it, Scott sat before the elderly doctor, his heart racing and his mouth dry. He didn?t know what to expect.
Telling Him Everything
?What can I help you with today?? The doctor asked with a friendly smile, noticing how nervous Scott was at that very moment.
?Something is wrong, and I need your help,? Scott said. He told the doctor everything about their troubles. The doctor seemed concerned as he listened closely. ?Eleven years? You have been trying for eleven years?? He asked.
A Problem
Scott nodded, knowing how bad it all seemed. The doctor let out a sigh and nodded his head. ?There has to be a problem,? He told Scott. That day, Scott spent over an hour with the doctor. He took samples and ran a few tests before Scott was able to leave.
?I will call you in a week or so with the results,? The doctor said before he left his office. Scott thanked him and left.
Preparing for Parenthood
Eager to grow their family, Scott and Trish threw themselves into preparation. They adopted healthier habits and took every recommended step.
Their excitement grew as they imagined their future together. They understood that conceiving could take time.
When the first few months passed without success, they reassured themselves. ?It?s normal for it to take a while,? Trish said, ever hopeful.
But they never gave up. They kept trying despite the tests coming back negative. But eventually, enough was enough.
The Call
He just hoped that the problem was minor and that he could fix it without his wife even knowing. He just wanted to make her happy again. It wasn?t until the following Wednesday that Scott finally received a call from the doctor.
But as soon as he saw his name on the screen, he froze. The doctor had finally called to tell him what was going on, and he was terrified. But he knew he had to answer the phone.
The Results
Scott took a deep breath before finally answering the phone and bringing it up to his ear. ?Hello?? he said. He sat quietly in his office at work, his body shaking with nerves. ?Mr. Jones, I have your results here with me,? The doctor said.
Scott held his breath as he waited for the doctor to continue. But what the old man said next shattered his entire world.
Heartbreaking News
?Mr. Jones, I am afraid it is not good news for you,? The man said on the other end of the line. Scott?s blood ran cold. He prepared himself for the worst, and then, the doctor said the words he hoped he would never have to hear.
?The tests have determined that you are infertile. I am afraid there is nothing we can do to rectify this issue,? He said.
Not Listening
Scott felt like he was going to be sick. However, the doctor kept speaking despite the fact that Scott was no longer listening. ?I could recommend a few adoption agencies in the area that you and your wife could try out if you are interested??
But Scott didn?t want to hear another word. ?I have to go,? He said, his voice thick as he hung up the phone.
Unbelievable
Scott sat in his office for what felt like hours as he digested what the doctor had just told him. He couldn?t believe it. All along, he was the reason why his wife couldn?t become a mother. He was the problem, and he could do nothing about it.
Guilt washed over him as he buried his face in his hands, letting tears slip from his eyes. He?d never felt so terrible before.
He Felt Awful
That afternoon, Scott went home feeling beyond terrible about the situation. But he felt awful for more than one reason. Not only was he the problem, but he couldn?t even speak to his wife about it. He had made a promise that he wouldn?t see a doctor.
He wanted nothing more than to go home and tell her the truth and apologize that he couldn?t give her a child. But he couldn?t.
He Couldn?t Sleep
When Scott got home early that evening, he went straight to his home office, where he stayed until bedtime. He couldn?t eat, and that night, he barely slept. He felt beyond destroyed. He wished he?d never gone to the doctor in the first place.
He just wished he could speak to Trish about all of it. From that day forward, he knew his life would never be the same again.
A Dark Secret
Scott sat with his dark secret for weeks. He felt beyond guilty that he had gone behind his wife?s back, and he wanted to come clean. He?d spent many sleepless nights thinking about what he?d done and what the doctor had said. Trish deserved to know the truth.
But it wasn?t until one Saturday morning that he finally decided to tell his wife the truth. That morning, when he woke up, she?d already left the house.
She Was Sick
For the past week, Trish had been complaining about feeling ill. She seemed to have some kind of stomach virus. She was fatigued and nauseous, and she had booked a doctor's appointment for that morning. Scott finally decided to tell her the truth.
His plan was to tell her everything as soon as she got home. But he had no idea that their marriage was about to fall apart.
Waiting
Scott was sitting nervously in the living room, wondering how Trish would react when he told her the truth. He was afraid that she might leave him. He had been waiting for what felt like hours when, finally, he heard her keys in the front door.
His heart sank as he knew that the time had finally come to tell her the truth. He quickly sat up in his seat and turned to face the front door. However, he was surprised to see a wide grin on her face as she opened the door.
The News
Trish appeared to be in a delightful mood as she sprinted through the front door towards her husband. He hadn't witnessed her so happy in months. "Honey, I have the most fantastic news!" she exclaimed. Trish rapidly moved towards the couch and sat beside him.
For a moment, he wondered whether she could sense his tension. However, she seemed unconcerned as she took his hands in hers.
The Truth
He felt his heart racing in his chest, knowing that soon he would be the cause of her beautiful smile disappearing. "Oh?" he said, trying to force a smile. "What's going on?" he asked, but he knew his whole world was about to change. However, Trish then said the words he never thought he would hear.
But as soon as she made her announcement, he realized that she had betrayed him in the worst way possible.
He Wasn?t Happy
Scott stared at his wife with wide eyes as those words left her mouth. He couldn?t believe what she had just told him. ?What?? He asked. He was frozen in place as he watched tears of joy spill down her cheeks. But then, she repeated her words.
?I?m pregnant, Scott! We?re finally going to have a baby!? she said, but she couldn't understand why he didn?t seem happy.
She Was Pregnant
Scott knew that it was impossible for him to be the father. Someone must have made a mistake, right? ?Are you sure?? He said as he stared at the woman he?d loved for all his life. He couldn?t believe what she had said.
?Yes! I took a test earlier this week, and it was positive. The doctor just confirmed it. We?re having a baby!?
What?s Wrong?
Those words broke his heart right then and there. Trish instantly noticed the sadness behind his eyes. ?What?s wrong?? She asked.
Tears spilled from his eyes as he finally told her the truth. ?I went to the doctor too, and he told me that I?m infertile,? He said. As soon as he said those words, her eyes widened in shock. ?I?m not the father of this baby, am I?? he asked, defeated.
Devastation
No one said a word as they stared at each other for what felt like decades. He was devastated, and she was in a state of shock. But then, she said the words that shattered his world. ?No, you are not the father,? she said and instantly began to cry.
Hearing her say those words was the worst feeling in the world. Scott thought he was going to be sick then and there.
The Affair
That was the day he learned about the affair. When he confronted his wife about the matter, she told him everything.
Trish had been having an affair for just over a year with one of her colleagues. This news shattered Scott. He had always said that he would not tolerate cheating. He packed his bags that night and went to his sister?s house.
Filing For Divorce
The truth was painful, and Scott knew it would take some time to come to terms with what had happened. But he also knew that time heals all wounds. He filed for divorce the very next day, desperate to move on.
Trisg begged him to come home again and again, but he refused. He was done with their marriage and wanted to move on.
Moving On
Once the divorce was settled, Scott moved states and began to move on with his life in a new place. It was difficult at first. For years, he was hung up on the woman who had broken his heart, but he learned to move past it.
He knew that someday, he would find the person who was right for him. But until then, he worked on himself.