Crushing Krisis

Where does Ben Folds go to with the girl in “Brick?” For some reason i had always assumed it was an abortion clinic, but that’s probably because i listen to way too much Ani DiFranco. Going to an abortion clinic the day after Christmas is a bit morbid … i’m usually out buying bargain ornaments. Is the girl in the song sick? She’s “balled up on the couch,” and he remarks that no one is around to find him out. Of course, would getting a girl pregnant suddenly make her a “brick?” Actually, i don’t think she’s getting an abortion, because… i dunno, would he buy a girl flowers after that? In the weeks to come she proves to be less than okay, and he has to “Tell the truth.” Is she sick? I’m so confused… So, if there are any big Ben Folds Five fans out there who think they know where exactly what’s going on, please enlighten me. Otherwise i’ll just ask Amy when she gets home from home…