Description: A story based shortly after Joey and Pacey's break-up.

Disclaimer: I only own the storyline not it's characters.

Author's Note: if you will read I will update.

Chapter #1

(Jen's pov)

" Did you take the test Jo?", I question while sitting beside her at lunch. Glancing up at me, there is a tired look in Joey's eyes aside from one of silent panic. I'm to take this means that she did. Judging by the expression on her face, I am to assume that it came back positive. This is something she feared would happen. I just don't understand it, Jo and Pacey were always so careful when they were together. How could this have happened? The poor thing looks terrified right now. God, I can only imagine what is running through her mind. Has Joey told anyone? I really think that she should if she has not done so already. This is something Witter needs to know about. Joey is not alone in this, Pacey is responsible here too. Aside from that, I'm here for her and I know that Bess will be too.

" Jen, I am so scared. What am I even supposed to do?", asks Joey while running a frustrated hand through her hair. The first thing I think she should do is sit down and tell Witter. While I know that is probably the last conversation she wants to have, this is something that needs to be done. Pacey deserves to know there is a chance he could be a father if Joey chose to keep the baby. Who am I kidding, this is Jo, of course she is going to have the baby. She is not the sort of girl to take the easy way out simply because she is scared. No matter what her choice, I want Jo to know that I am here for her every step of the way.

" You might not want to hear this…but I think you should talk with Pacey. If you are in fact pregnant, he deserves to know Jo.", I confide before placing a hand over hers. This causes Joey to sigh heavily and lie her head on the lunch table. She knows that I am right but won't admit it. Their break-up was not exactly mutual. Until Pacey's harsh outburst at prom, Joey was under the impression the two of them were happy together and very much in love. While this may have been the case for Joey it hadn't been for Witter in a while. He had gotten himself all worked up over his doubts and insecurities over how Joey felt toward him. Pacey should know whether Joey went to Worthington or not nothing was never going to change between the two of them besides distance. Even then, Pace could have always moved to Boston to be closer to Joey. Contrary to his worst fears, she was never going to leave him.

" Unfortunately, that is not something I am ready to do as of yet Jen. You saw how messy our parting was.", remarks Joey in an almost bitter tone. There were a lot of harsh words said the night those two parted ways and most of them came from Pacey himself. While I know in my heart that it was never his intention to break-up with Jo and crush her heart that is precisely what he did. She might not be ready to have this conversation with him but it's one that is going to happen sooner or later whether she wants it to or not. I'm sure that if Joey would only sit Pacey down and tell him what is going on, he would be there for her without so much as a second thought. The last thing Pacey would do is walk away from his responsibilities let alone Joey.

Standing from our seats at the lunch table, I pick up Joey's books for her," How about we start small and talk with Bessie about all of this then? She has been there Jo, I know she will be upset at first. But in the end she is going to be nothing but supportive of you."

With a slow nod of her head, Joey follows me out the front doors of school," I could do that. But Jen please, will you be there when I do?"

" Of course Joey, I'm here for you always. I promise.", I assure Joey while placing a hand around her waist. Leading her down the streets of Capeside, we make our way toward her house. It is not long before we are standing in the driveway to her house. This is a difficult time for Joey and I understand without question why she would want me to be there when she tells Bessie. Sure at first she might be upset but I know that Bess is going to do whatever she can to help Joey out. After all, it was only a few years ago when Bessie was in her same shoes. Sure she can understand that despite how careful Jo and Pace may have been sometimes these things happen.

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(Joey's pov)

" Hey Bess, do you have a minute? I was sort of hoping that we could talk?", I ask in a nervous manner before bringing myself to sit at the kitchen table beside her. Jen is with me and I am so thankful that she is. Truth be told this is not a conversation I thought that I would be having with Bessie any time soon. Unfortunately though, I took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. The notion alone has me completely shocked and terrified. For about a week or so though I had been waking up feeling sick and threw up a few times. It wasn't until I put two and two together that I realized my period was late. Panicking, I ran all the way to the drug store and picked up two tests. When both came back positive, I all but lost it. Tears streamed down my face as I sat there staring at both tests, each with a plus sign. Whether I want to be or not I am about to be a mother. This all seems so unreal to me. Part of me hopes that I am dreaming and simply have not woken up from this nightmare yet.

" I'll say that we do, care to explain this Joey? I had been changing your bed sheets and found this tucked under your mattress. Is it true? Are you pregnant? I'm not upset if you are so please don't worry about that. I just don't know how this could happen to my little sister. Whatever the case, I am here for you and so is Bodie.", assures Bess while placing a hand on my shoulder. Hearing her say this I breath a sigh of relief as tears stream my face. Walking into Bess's arms, I hug her. I'm so scared, I have no idea what I am supposed to do. The last thing I want is to tell Pacey. He made it very clear that he doesn't want to be with me. Far as I am concerned, this is none of his business. I don't want nor do I need his help. Bessie promised to be there and support me no matter what my decision. After a lot of thinking, I have decided to keep the baby. Abortion was never an option for me. Knowing I have Bess to help me out is a huge relief.

" I am so glad to hear you say this Bess, because I am. I have no idea how it happened, Pacey and I always used protection. Bessie, ever since both pregnancy tests I took came back positive, I have been doing a lot of thinking. I want to keep the baby, but the thought of becoming a mother terrifies me.", I confess while swiping tears from my eyes. Smiling when Jen takes hold of my hand, I sit at the counter and grab a cookie to eat. Not sure what my next step is from here, but I know that I need to make a doctors appointment. Thankfully, I have been working and saving so I can afford whatever expenses might come my way. Right now, the only thing that is important to me is doing whatever it takes to make sure my baby is healthy. When I first found out, I was scared. While I still am, the thought of having a baby is starting to grow on me. I had always planned on having a kid one day. Never did I imagine it would happen during my senior year of high school.

Placing an arm around me, Jen gives me a light hug," It's alright to be afraid Jo. We're here for you though, don't worry."

Pouring the three of us each a glass of milk, Bess sits beside me at the counter," Jen's right, we'll help you every step of the way Joey. Have you talked with Pacey? What does he have to say?"

" No, Jen is the only one who knows besides you. Pacey ripped my heart out, I don't want him to be any part of this Bess.", I answer with the slightest bit of agitation at mention of his name. Sure this might be his baby too, but I do not want anything to do with him. Why the hell would I? Pacey broke up with me over his own insecurities. I was happy and in love with him. He does not get a say in any of this. I'm not an idiot, I know they will try to convince me otherwise. But honestly, my mind is made up. Pacey gave up his right in the decision making process the moment he ended things with me. I'm more then capable of raising this baby by myself and I am not about to go pleading for his help. If he finds out, it won't be from me. Far as I am concerned, Pacey J. Witter is no longer a part of my life.

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