Author's Note: Peter and Gillian are still together in this story!
Chapter 4: Welcome to the Family
Bruce and Amy pulled up outside of Peter and Gillian's house. Amy took a deep breath as Bruce shut off the car, and he turned to her. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Yes," she insisted. "Like I said before, I just need that reassurance that someone else feels for us." Bruce reached over and put his hand on hers, and they got out of the car.
Amy knocked on the door, and soon Peter answered. "Hey, Amy. Bruce. What's up?"
"We, uh, we need to tell you and Gillian something," Amy said nervously. Bruce absently rubbed her back, and Peter gave them a questioning look before ushering them in.
"Gillian! It's Amy and Bruce!" Peter called to his wife, who stuck her head around a corner.
"Hi, guys," she said, coming into the living room, toting Ned. "What's going on?"
"You might want to sit down," Amy said.
"Is it that serious?" Peter asked, and everyone sat. "You didn't get married, did you?"
"Why does everyone keep saying that?" Amy pondered as Bruce shook his head.
"Well, then, what?" Gillian asked impatiently.
Amy looked at Bruce and he motioned for her to tell them. "I'm pregnant." Peter and Gillian both looked shocked, but Gillian was the first to speak.
"Congratulations!" she said, then paused. "You are happy about this, aren't you? Because I don't want to congratulate you on something you're not happy about…"
"Relax, Gillian," Amy assured her. She looked at Bruce. "I'm very happy." He smiled and took her hand, and she turned back to Peter and Gillian. "We're just very surprised, that's all."
"So are we," Peter said. "We didn't even know you two were…you know, involved."
"It's a long story," Bruce said, laughing. "But I'm going to stick by your sister through this. I care too much not to."
Amy looked at Bruce with tears in her eyes, and he put his arm around her, pulling her close to him and kissing the top of her head.
"Did you tell Mom?" Peter asked.
"Yeah, yeah I did," Amy answered. "She thought I was going to get an abortion."
"What?" Peter fumed. "That's crazy!"
"I know. I know," Amy agreed. "That's when I decided to call Bruce and come over here. I wanted to make sure my whole family wouldn't disown me."
"Amy, we couldn't be happier," Gillian assured her. She came over and gave Amy a hug and Peter shook Bruce's hand.
"I guess I'll be the first to welcome you to the family," Peter said to Bruce. "Even though we've always thought of you as part of our family anyways."
"I'm honored to be joining your family," Bruce stated. "I can't think of another I'd rather be a part of."
"We're glad to have you," Peter insisted, then said under his breath, "and we're glad Amy finally did something smart."
"Hey," Amy said, pulling away from Gillian.
Bruce laughed and walked over by Amy, putting his arm around her. "I don't know how smart this whole thing was, but I for one am glad it happened." Amy looked up at Bruce and he squeezed her to him.
"I can tell this is definitely going to work out," Peter stated, smiling. "And if you ever need anything, let us know. We'd be more than glad to help."
"Thanks, Peter," Amy said, giving him a hug. She turned back to Bruce. "Who should we tell next?"
"Well, if you really want to feel good about this, I have only one person in mind," he responded.
Amy nodded her head, and they said simultaneously, "Donna."