Chapter 1

"I can't believe it."

Abby, Richie, Steve, and Donnie had immediately gone back to Abby's apartment after dinner to discuss the "surprise" they had gotten from their parents.

"Who would have thought that after all of these years, Mom and Dad would be raising a teenager again?" Abby sighed, taking a sip of her beer.

"I don't even know how to feel about all of this." Richie said honestly. "Like…what would possess them to do this?"

"Well we all heard Mom. This girl needed to be a part of a family. I just wish we knew what she went through." Donnie said quickly.

Abby looked at him. "Are you okay? I mean…I know how the whole adoption thing must be for you…"

He nodded. "I'm fine. I am just worried about how the girl will fit in, you know, in this family."

"Yeah how do you feel about that Abs? Not the only girl anymore." Steve chuckled.

She smirked. "I think it is nice. I finally have a little sister."

"Guys…what if she like, turns out to be a girly-girl or something?" Steve asked.

"Or she starts dating all of these guys? What are we supposed to do then?" Richie asked, wide-eyed.

Abby laughed. "I think we'll be okay, guys. But if that does happen, we will handle it the way we handle everything else." she smiled at their curious faces. "With a lot of yelling and arguing." She joked.

"One thing's for sure." Steve sighed. "I definitely wasn't expecting that tonight."

FLASHBACK

"You adopted a kid? Are you crazy?" Donnie asked after the few minutes of silence and shock had gotten to them.

Sheila sighed. "No. We aren't crazy. And we didn't intend on adopting anyone, either. It just happened."

"How does something like that just happen?" Richie shouted.

Don sighed. "You mother was out shopping one day and when she went into one store, someone stole her wallet."

"What?" all four of her children were shocked.

Sheila nodded. "Yes. But while everyone was trying to figure out what happened, a teenager ran after the guy. She ended up getting my wallet back and returned it to me. I bought her lunch, to thank her, and she seemed nervous. When I offered to drive her home, she refused."

"Of course, your mother has a curious heart, so she followed her." Don added quickly.

Steve sighed. "You didn't."

Sheila nodded. "I did. And it led me straight to an orphanage. I felt bad, so I went in asked about her. In that town, everyone knows everyone's story, so they were happy to tell me. After hearing it…I knew we needed to do something. I felt even worse for the poor girl."

"Your mother came straight back to the hotel and we talked about it. We went back and talked to the girl. We made the decision quicker than usual, and quicker than many people would, but after talking with her and hearing the story we knew that this was something we were sure about." Don defended their decision. "A woman from social services is coming here with her on Monday."

Donnie sighed. "Okay…out with it. Tell us her story."

Sheila and Don shared a look and then sighed. "I think that is something she needs to tell you herself when she is ready. It is hard to hear."

Abby sighed. "Wait there is still something I want to know, Mom."

Sheila sighed. "What?"

Abby looked at her. "What's our new sister's name?"

Abby and Richie sat together after Donnie and Steve had left, and thought about their new family member.

"I wonder what she is going to be like." Abby said after many minutes of silence.

Richie nodded. "I know. It's going to be weird to have a teenager in the family."

"Definitely." Abby nodded. "You know…I haven't even heard her story but I already feel bad for her. The way Mom and Dad talked about her…I just get the feeling that she went through a lot."

Richie sighed. "I know. It's going to be hard for a while. But this girl is going to need us. I mean we are the youngest siblings…or we were, at least. Donnie and Steve can be…harsh and tough."

Abby looked at him. "I know. We just have to let her know that we are here if she needs us." she paused. "I just hope she likes us."

Richie chuckled. "That would suck."

I hope you guys are liking this story so far! I am really excited for Sunday's episode. I can't wait to see how the guys react to Abby's situation. Enjoy the chapter and please review! I love getting feedback...it makes me happy.