Dear McKoy: I’m 27 and was having this big send-off party thrown by my family before I headed overseas for work. Naturally, the drinks were flowing, and the party went on into the early hours. Some of my friends crashed on the couch and in the spare room, while my 19-year-old cousin decided to stay over, and I gave her my room.
Feeling pretty beat from all the celebrating, I figured I’d crash in my bed too for a decent night’s sleep before my flight. But then, my cousin comes back from the bathroom, stark naked, and decides to join me. It was awkward at first, but she got all sentimental about how much she is going to miss me, and one thing led to another.
The next morning, I bolted out of there like a track star, feeling seriously freaked out about the whole situation. It’s been gnawing at me for weeks, and just when I thought it couldn’t get any crazier, bam! I get hit with a message from her saying she’s pregnant. Talk about adding fuel to the fire!
Now, I’m sitting here scratching my head, trying to figure out how on earth I’m going to spill the beans to my family. Feeling like a total idiot and drowning in shame. Seriously, I need some advice.
M. L.

