AN: This chapter might take a somewhat serious turn, but nothing really drastic. Well, just when things seem their calmest, the unexpected happens. Just what does that mean? Well, read and find out.

Chapter Three: Valentine's Day Surprise Part 1

Michael used to love celebrating Valentine's Day with Miley, by doing some type of romantic gesture with flowers, some chocolate, or some candy that would make Miley and Michael love each other. One year, when things were tight, they bought a lot of Valentine's Day candy the day after the holiday, when it was 75% to 90% off, and binged ate it while watching movies. Michael loved to sit there, and remember those days when they did not have as many problems to deal with. Now, there is a problem, however. Michael and Miley were expecting their first child, and on this coming Valentine's Day, Michael and Miley were busy making sure that everything was ready for their child.

Another thing, as Valentine's Day approached, Michael had this feeling that there was something surprising was going to happen. If Michael knew that it was going to happen, would it be surprising at all? Michael had a million thoughts going through his head, and it didn't help that he was nervous as hell as well.

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"So, Michael. What do you think you are having?" David asked as he, Michael, Oliver, and Jackson who joined them at a certain point, were walking through the local mall.

"I have no idea." Michael said. "I just want the child to be healthy and happy, you know?"

"I get it." Jackson said, running a hand through his hair.

"Come on, you have to have an idea." Oliver said. "A Boy or a girl?"

"I don't know." Michael said again. "I honestly have no idea what we are having."

"Having a child is gonna change how you are gonna live the rest of your life. You and Miley." David said.

"I know that, David." Michael said, getting kind of irritated at this constant barrage of sorts. "I am prepared and able to take care of a child. I also know that it won't be easy, especially with two parents."

"Here here." Jackson said in agreement. "I can tell you that my dad was driven nuts by Miley and me."

"At least you guys knew ONE of your parents. I was one when mine were killed. What I do know about them are mostly second hand knowledge from their friends." David said. "If I can offer a piece of advice, just be there for your kid."

"Yeah, he's right. Don't let things turn into the 'Maury' show." Jackson said.

"I won't you nitwit." Michael smiled. "I definately won't."

"Damn, is there an arcade or something around here?" David asked, glancing around at every store. They were mostly clothing stores, and specialty stores.

"We are acting like our girlfriends, you know? Dragging us around into every store. Right?" Oliver asked.

"Oh man right? Days and weekends busted because they have to go shopping." Jackson complained in agreement.

"The absolute kicker? When we are in the mall for hours and hours, and they buy only one thing." David said.

"I can totally see Miley sending me out to the mall, buying all kinds of stuff for the baby." Michael said, taking a look around at the various stores.

"Betting with house money here, I am willing to bet that you won't even use half of the stuff you are gonna get." David said.

"Most likely." Michael said, as he and his friends continue to look around the mall.

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As the days went on, Valentine's Day approached. On the day before Valentine's Day, while Michael was at work, and David and Alex were busy running around the city, Melody sat at the home with Miley, in case something was going to happen. Michael made sure that just in case something might happen, Miley was not alone and had someone at the home with her. That was only for peace of mind for Michael, but Miley told him, or tried to tell him that everything was going to be okay, but of course, this being Michael we are talking about, she literally had to have someone at the home with her.

Melody volunteered, and after a while, Alex came to the house while David was with Michael at his job and made sure Melody could handle things.

"I got this feeling." Melody told Alex, as they were sitting on the couch watching TV.

"What feeling?" Alex asked her.

"I don't know. It's like I got this feeling that something might happen today." Melody said.

"Like what?" Alex asked, then she got a look as if an idea popped in her head. "Wait, do you think that she might have the baby today?"

"With our luck, that might just happen." Melody said.

"Now you are just being paranoid." Alex said.

"The worse thing about being paranoid is being right about paranoid." Melody said.

"I have absolutely no idea what you just said." Alex said, confused.

"Coming from you, that is comforting." Melody said.

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Miley sat up on her bed, and walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water as Melody and Alex were in the living room, talking and watching TV together. She walked to the cabinet, got a glass and fill it with water, and stood there as she drank it.

As Melody and Alex were talking, the two heard a splash, and looked over to where Miley was. She just stood there with a shocked look on her face.

"Miley? Did you spill something?" Melody asked her.

"No, my water broke." Miley said.

"Okay, what does that mean?" Alex asked them.

"She's going into labor." Melody said, then it dawned on her.

"GOOD GOD! SHE'S GOING INTO LABOR!" Melody screamed.

"What are we supposed to do?" Alex asked, starting to feel a little panicked.

"Get her to a hospital!" Melody said, running over to Miley, and helping her to the couch.

"Don't worry, I got it." Alex said, pulling out her wand.

"Wait, Alex, no!" Melody tried to say, but it was too late. Alex transported them away, and all they can hope for is that she sent them to the right place.

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Not sooner than a minute later, they landed, and it looked as though they were in a park some where, and as Melody helped Miley to a bench, Melody grabbed Alex brought her a few feet away.

"Alex, where in the hell are we?" Melody asked in a low voice.

"Looking around, I would say..." Alex trailed off.

"Where are we?" Melody said, tightening the grip on her arm.

"Central Park." Alex said.

"We are in New York!?"

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AN: The finale is up next.