I explore the controversial issue of abortion through this story of an ill-fated love affair of a hopeless romantic and his former college girlfriend. As an author of social realist fiction, I strive to depict the challenges facing ordinary individuals as they live their lives, balancing aspirations and setbacks. The protagonist of this tale, Max Galway, struggles to find answers and a measure of redemption when his dreams are dashed by heartbreak. This story is an excerpt from my latest novel, WHATEVER COMES.