Accidents Will Happen
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| Published | July 7, 2012 |
| Page count | 18 |
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After a canceled date with Abbey leads to a fateful encounter with Augustus, Daisy finds herself facing life-altering consequences and impossible choices. The aftermath forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about herself, her relationships, and the painful reality of living with your mistakes.
Synopsis
When Abbey cancels their date to care for his sister Molly, a disappointed Daisy wanders home alone, conflicted about her relationship. Though appreciative of Abbey's kindness and patience, she feels burdened by constantly supporting him through his trauma while her own needs go unmet. In this vulnerable state, Augustus appears and skillfully plays to her insecurities, offering exactly what she craves in the moment—validation without emotional baggage.
Augustus seizes the opportunity with surgical precision, listening to Daisy's frustrations and telling her exactly what she wants to hear: that she deserves stress-free love without having to be "practically a therapist" for her boyfriend. His well-crafted words break through her defenses, culminating in a passionate kiss that quickly escalates under the moonlit night. What begins as a moment of weakness transforms into a life-changing mistake.
The next morning, a distraught Daisy collapses into Abbey's arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Though initially terrified, she confesses to cheating with Augustus. In a surprising twist, Abbey apologizes and forgives her, promising they'll work through it together—a reaction that leaves Daisy both relieved and overwhelmed with guilt. Meanwhile, Daisy firmly cuts ties with Augustus, telling him their encounter was a mistake she won't repeat. For a brief moment, it seems the crisis has passed.
Until a little while later, when Daisy feels a little sick and decides to try a pregnancy test...
Trivia & observations
- The title "Accidents Will Happen" is a reference to a The Next Generation episode of the same name, itself a reference to the Elvis Costello song.
See also
- Rising Temperature, which establishes Abbey's temper, somewhat subverted by the gentle approach he takes in this chapter (at first.)
- Love My Way, where Augustus pressures Daisy into a similarly tense intimate moment.