Decisions

A/N

I am just playing I own nothing or make nothing.

I want to thank Christi (ChristiBabe) for all of your help and support. I couldn't have done it without you.

I also want to thank Stayce (XJerseyGirl) for your advice and support.

I want to thank everyone else who encouraged me to write this story. I hope you all enjoy it!

I will accept any advice, so please share, since I am still new at this.

Chapter 1

"Hey Steph, what's up?" Connie said as she filed her nails.

"Not much. I have two receipts for you."

"Here you go Steph. I don't have anything else for you."

"Ok that's fine. Vinnie in?" I asked relieved she had nothing else for me. I am sure she wondered why I needed to talk to Vinnie. She will find out soon enough. I just realized Lula wasn't around. "Where's Lula?"

"Ya knock first and wait a minute." We both grimaced and shivered at the thought of what Vinnie was doing. "She had a late night and said she will be in later."

I nodded and then knocked on Vinnie's door. I waited the full minute and slowly opened the door.

Vinnie looked up "What do you want? Shouldn't you be out getting skips?!"

I shut the door and carefully walked over and stood in front of his desk. I took a deep breath to calm myself. "I just handed two in. But that isn't why I am here. I am going to need time off."

"What the hell are you talking about? You can't have time off. I have no one to cover for you!"

"You really have no choice in the matter. I won't be able to chase skips for the foreseeable future."

"What do you mean you won't be able to anymore?"

"I found something out this morning that will prohibit me."

"OH MY GOD, you're PREGNANT!" Thank god this room is sound proofed.

I sighed heavily "Yes, But I haven't told the father. So, please keep your mouth shut. Or someone's wife will find out about a duck! I am telling you first so you can hopefully replace me quicker."

"Fine, fine. Thanks for the heads up." Then he did something I never expected. "Steph, it will be ok. If the father is who I think, it will work out. I've seen how he looks at you." I must have had a look of shock on my face. "I am human Steph and you are family."

I just nodded and said "Thanks Vinnie." I turned and walked out of his office.

I walked out and Connie looks up, "Everything ok Steph?"

"Hopefully." I honestly said not knowing what else to say. "I am going home now. I will talk to you later."

"Ok, if you need anything, call."

"Thanks" I said with a smile. I turned and started for the door. I looked up to see a wall of black walking in the door. "Hey Tank." I said as I walked past him.

"Hey Little Girl. How ya doin'?" I shrugged and kept walking, but he stopped me and whispered "What's wrong Steph?"

I could feel the tears building; I had to get out of there. "I'm fine. Can I come by Rangeman tomorrow and talk to you?" I said, willing the tears not to fall.

"Sure, Little Girl. You can come by today if you want. My door is always open for you." He said as he hugged me.

"Thanks. I will see you later." I walked out as quickly as I could to my car and drove straight home, not wasting any time getting inside my apartment. I locked the door behind me and walked into my bedroom, tipped off my shoes before falling on the bed, curling up in a ball and sobbing.

What am I going to do? I can't be a mother. Can I? Oh My God! How am I going to tell him? I had two men in my life. Joe Morelli who had been my on again off again boyfriend for years. Till about four months ago, when we called it quits for good. We both realized we weren't meant to be. We loved each other but as friends only. He wanted the typical Burg life and I wanted anything but. Then there was Ranger and well he was my...well my everything. I am madly in love with him and have been for years. He has fed me every BS line there is, 'My life doesn't lend itself to relationships', 'My love comes with a condom not a ring', 'I love you, in my own way', and countless others, you get the idea. I guess I didn't listen very well, not that I ever do, because I fell in love. How in the world am I going to tell him I am pregnant with his child? How could I let this Happen?

Vordo, happened that's what! Stupid Grandma Bella and her stupid eye! Oh but what heaven it was. I think I am blaming Vordo, but I wasn't complaining a bit when I was with Ranger. It figures that's when I would get pregnant. Now Ranger will hate me and think I did this on purpose. "OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD!" I continued to cry and must have fallen asleep. When I opened my eyes it was starting to get dark and I was hungry.

I got up and went to the bathroom to freshen up a bit. Damn I looked scary! My hair was wild so I pulled it back into a messy bun. My eyes were bloodshot and puffy and you could tell I had been crying. I rubbed a cool wash cloth over my face hoping it would help a little. Nope, still blotchy and puffy. Damn! Oh well.

I went to the Kitchen in search of some food. I dropped a grape in to Rex. He ran out, grabbed it, looked up at me, twitched his nose and back into the soup can he went. I am sure he was thanking me. I kept looking for something for myself. Yep, not a thing. Ok well I got peanut butter, bread and olives. Guess I know what I will be eating. I sat down at the table with a bottle of water and had just taken my first bite. Then I heard it. The locks on my door tumbling open. I knew this was the moment I would face all my fears. Losing Batman forever.