Chapter 7: Decisions and Surprises

Over the next few months, Randy and Adrianna were literally inseperable when Randy was home. Kristen and Ted came home from their honeymoon to find out that Randy and Adrianna were dating and they couldn't be happier for them. Adrianna was busy helping Shanna plan her's and John's wedding.

John and Shanna had decided to get married in January in Tampa. Adrianna was Shanna's Maid of Honor and Randy was John's Best Man. The had so much to do in so little time as Thanksgiving was rapidly approaching. Randy had just returned from a European tour and was enjoying some much needed sleep, but his mom had other plans.

"The Nebula rising up out from the black of decieving lies

A new star is born now he brings you the light with his hands untied They tried so hard to follow, But no one can

Inside you're all so hollow, You understand

Hey Nothing you can say

Nothing's gonna change what you've done to me

Now, its time to shine I'm gonna take what's mine while you're burning inside my light"

"Hello." Randy grumbled.

"Hello to you too son." Elaine stated.

"Sorry mom. I was sleeping. Got in from Europe last night." Randy responded.

"I'm sorry, Honey. But I wanted to see if you and Addy were still coming to Thanksgiving dinner. Becky will be here with her husband as well as Nate and his girlfriend." Elaine asked.

"As far as I know we will be there tomorrow." Randy answered.

"Alright. Tell Addy we said hi." Elaine responded.

"Ok. I will when I see her this afternoon." Randy stated. "She just dropped me off and headed home."

"Uh huh. Right, son. Just be careful. I'll see you tomorrow." Elaine responded before hanging up.

"Ugh, Parents!" Randy stated as he put his phone back on the nightstand.

"What's wrong, baby?" Adrianna asked as if she didn't know.

"My mom knows us to well." Randy answered as he pulled her into his arms.

Adrianna rested her head on his shoulder as they cuddled under the covers. Neither one of them wanted this moment to end. But without fail, Adrianna's phone went off with a text from Kristen.

Are you with Randy right now?

"Kristen needs us at her house, now." Adrianna stated as she quickly got dressed.

"Is everything ok?" Randy asked as he got dressed.

"I don't know. That's all she would say." Adrianna answered.

"Ok. Let's go. We'll take my car." Randy responded as they left the house.

Once they got to Kristen and Ted's house, Ted wasn't home. Kristen was in the livingroom crying. Adrianna went over to her best friend while Randy looked around the house. Nothing looked out of place to Randy.

"What's wrong, Kristen?" Adrianna asked with concern. "And where is Ted?"

"He left to play golf this morning with his dad and Brett." Kristen answered.

"Ok. Did you two have a fight or something?" Adrianna asked.

"No. I'm just scared." Kristen answered through tears.

Randy took that as his cue to head into another room and let Adrianna and Kristen talk.

"What's got you so scared?" Adrianna asked.

"I think I might be pregnant." Kristen answered.

"Oh. Ok. Have you taken a home test?" Adrianna asked.

"No. I don't have any. I don't know what to do either. I mean, Ted and I have talked about starting a family. I just didn't think that it would happen so soon." Kristen answered.

"Ok. Well, Randy can drive us to the store and we can leave him in the car while we get one. If you want I will even take one with you." Adrianna responded.

"Ok. Thank you so much." Kristen stated.

"Randy, we need to head over to the store. Can you drive?" Adrianna asked.

"Sure." Randy responded. "After that, we can go get something to eat?"

"Yeah. That sounds good. I'll let Ted know that Kristen is with us." Adrianna stated as she texted Ted.

Once they reached the store, Adrianna and Kristen headed in while Randy stayed in the car. The girls picked up the best home pregnancy tests and paid for them. Before they got outside, both girls stuck their purchases in their purses and head back to the car. Randy knew something was up but didn't ask. Instead he just drove to the nearest restaurant for lunch.

After ordering their food and drinks, the girls excused themselves and headed into the restroom. Randy just sat there and waited as patiently as possible. While he was waiting, Ted sent him a text message.

Just got done with golf. Where are you guys?

Ted arrived at the restaurant while the girls were still in the restroom. Ted ordered his food and drink and the girls still hadn't come back. Back in the restroom, Kristen and Adrianna had just finished taking the tests and were waiting on the results.

"Why does 3 minutes feel like forever?" Kristen asked.

"I don't know. It's been over a year since I had to take one of these." Adrianna answered.

"When you were with Adam?" Kristen asked.

"Yeah. I had a pregnancy scare and I'm just glad that it was just that, a scare. After that, we were very careful." Adrianna answered as she looked down at the tests. "That can't be right."

"What can't be right?" Kristen asked.

"My pregnancy test is reading positive." Adrianna answered. "What does yours say?"

"Positive." Kristen responded. "We're both pregnant?"

"I don't know. Randy and I have been careful, or at least I think we have. When we go out there, not a word to him about this. I want to make a doctor's appointment and find out for sure first. And you should do the same." Adrianna stated.

Kristen just nodded her head before the girls head back out to the table. Their drinks were waiting for them and food arrived shortly after. After lunch, Randy and Adrianna headed back to his house. While Randy was in the shower, Adrianna called her doctor's office and was able to get an appointment for that afternoon.

"Babe, I need to head into town for a bit. Do you want me to pick up something for dinner?" Adrianna asked.

"Sure. I'll meet you back at your house." Randy answered. "I love you."

"Ok. I love you too." Adrianna responded.

Once Adrianna arrived at the doctor's office, she checked in and took a seat. There was hardly anyone in the office as it was the day before Thanksgiving. Adrianna nervously flipped through a magazine while she waited.

"Adrianna Erikson." a nurse called out.

Adrianna followed the nurse into an exam room where she took Adrianna's blood pressure, temp and weighed her. After being told that the doctor would be in soon, Adrianna took a seat and waited once again.

"Hello Adrianna. What brings you in this afternoon?" the doctor asked as she walked in.

"I took a home pregnancy test earlier and it read positive. I want to know for sure if I am or not." Adrianna answered.

"Ok. Go ahead and lay back. I will do a quick pelvic exam to see if I notice any changes in your cervix." the doctor stated as Adrianna laid back.

Adrianna was a little worried that she would be pregnant. It wasn't something that she and Randy had even talked about yet. They had only been together a few months at this point.

"Alright. I do notice some changes in your cervix. It is thicker than usual and closed. I want to do a quick ultrasound as well. Now this will be cold for a little bit. You can watch the screen to see if we see anything." The doctor stated. "And if you look right there you can see that you are pregnant. And from the size I would say that you are about 6 weeks. I will put in a prescription for prenatal vitamins. You can pick them up at the nearest pharmacy."

"Thank you." Adrianna responded.

After getting dressed, the doctor handed Adrianna the first ultrasound picture with a piece of paper that confirmed her pregnancy. Adrianna headed to the pharmacy and then stopped at the store to pick food for dinner. Adrianna picked up all of Randy's favorites, she just hoped that he wouldn't leave her when she told him about the baby.

Randy was already at her house when she got there. She knew that she needed to tell him right away, but she was scared. Randy could tell that something was bothering Adrianna when she walked through the door. Randy helped with the groceries and Adrianna still didn't say anything.

"Baby, what's wrong?" Randy asked.

"It's nothing that can't wait until later." Adrianna answered as she got started on dinner.

"Are you sure? Dinner can wait if it's important." Randy asked.

Randy already had a feeling that Adrianna was pregnant as when they made love last night, she felt different to him and it was then that he knew something was going on. He just didn't want to tell her that he got her pregnant until she found out from a doctor.

"I'm sure. It can wait until later tonight." Adrianna smiled at him.

"Ok. I'll go start the grill." Randy responded.

Adrianna took a deep breath and finished getting things ready for dinner. Randy was a master at the grill and while he grilled the meat, Adrianna made the side dishes and a salad. Adrianna thought about how to tell Randy about the baby as she continued to make dinner.

Applebee's near your house.

Ok. I will meet you there.

Good. I could use another male around. The girls are acting weird.

Ok. That's the girls for ya though. See you in a few.

Yeah. Why?

Is there anyway you both can come over here?

Sure. Is everything ok?

I don't know. Just please come over and soon.

Ok. We're on our way.