Annabeth tentatively looked at Percy's face. It broke into a grin.

"Anna, this is great!" He said.

"But Percy . . ."

"What, Annabeth?"

"We don't have the money." Annabeth gestured around the cramped and cluttered apartment.

"We just can't do it. It's hard enough with just Johnny, but two kids, well, we just don't have enough income. I mean you're a gym teacher, and my architectural designs are still pending. We would need more money." They sat in an uncomfortable silence, watching Johnny vrooming and laughing along with the movie. Finally, Percy nodded his head.

"I guess you're right."

"So it's final. I'll schedule a doctor's appointment as soon as I can."

A/N - Sorry for such a short chapter! The next one will be super long!