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Chapter Six: Come Right Out & Say It

The next morning, I was hit again with wave of morning sickness

The next morning, I was hit again with wave of morning sickness. No matter how long I had it, I would never be used to it.

I opened the bathroom door to find Fang waiting outside since I'd locked the door behind me, not wanting one of the kids to walk in while I was puking my guts out.

"Wow that does not sound fun," he said, trying to make me smile, or at least smirk.

I only grimaced. "Yeah, you're telling me…" I said warily, and he planted a kiss on my forehead.

"C'mon." He said, taking my hand and leading me towards the stairs. "You need to eat something."

I followed him into the kitchen, and Iggy was already there, making scrambled eggs and toast.

"How late did you stay up last night?" I asked Fang, perching myself on a corner of the kitchen counter.

"Until six. I figured nothing bad would happen if it was daylight. Too risky around this neighborhood." He said with a shrug.

"But, Fang, that means you only got, like, four hours of sleep." I said, my voice accusing.

"So? I'm fine. Not tired in the least." He said with a lopsided grin, but I could tell he was restraining himself from yawning.

I rolled my eyes—a typical response from me, pregnant or not.

"I know it's none of my business really…but, you need to tell your mom today, Max." Iggy said from where he stood at the stove, shoving some eggs onto a plate, along with a couple slices of toast.

I sighed. "Yeah…I know. I don't want to though. I mean, how the hell will she react? She'll probably think I'm the worst, most irresponsible daughter ever…" I said, tears welling in my eyes.

"Max," Fang whispered, taking my face in his hands, making me look him straight in the eye. "She won't think that. How could she? It was an accident…it's not like we did this on purpose. Plus, everything that you've been through? We've been through? She won't be mad, Max."

I forced my lip to stop quivering when he was finished speaking and I angrily wiped the tears from my eyes. "Fine…I'll tell her. But you're so coming with me." I said to him and he just chuckled.

"Of course I will. After all, I'm the one who got you into this mess, right?" He said, grinning slightly.

"Jeez, I'm not deaf you know!" Iggy said, sliding a plates of eggs and toast onto the table, and filling glasses with orange juice. Then, he walked from the room, up the stairs, to wake the kids up.

"We'll go after breakfast. Okay?" Fang said softly to me and I nodded.

He helped me off the kitchen counter and pulled a chair out for me, which I sat down in, smiling at him in thanks.

The kids all filed downstairs moments later, already dressed, to my surprise and Angel gave me a warm smile. "Good morning, Max." She said, and added in her head, And Good Morning to the baby.

I felt my cheeks redden slightly, hoping none of the others knew about it, or noticed.

"So, what are we doing today?" Nudge asked as she shoveled eggs into her mouth.

"I was thinking you guys could go play with Ella today. I have to talk to my mom about something." I replied, keeping my answer inconspicuous.

"About what?" Gazzy asked interestedly.

"Umm….girl stuff." I said, hastily, and, thankfully, Fang changed the subject.

"How would you guys like to play football, later?" He asked the others. "Me, Iggy, and Gazzy, against Ella, Nudge, and Angel?"

"But why can't Max play too?" Nudge asked, her eyebrows furrowed.

"I don't really feel too well, sweetie." I shrugged. "Maybe tomorrow, if I'm feeling better."

She seemed to accept this semi-lie.

After breakfast, everyone filed out the front door—Fang locking it behind him, just incase—and we all crossed the street to my mom's house.

I went in the lead, knocking defiantly on the door. She always told us that we never had to knock, but I did anyway out of respect.

The door opened and Jeb stood there, smiling. "Hey kids. Come on in." He said and waved us into the living room.

The kids all ran over to the couch where Ella sat with Total and Akila. Mom had put in a bigger doggy-door for them, since Akila was…well, not too small.

"Where's mom?" I asked Jeb as he shut the door, Fang standing by my side.

"She's in the kitchen, making cookies as usual." Jeb said with a smile and I returned it, grabbing Fang's sleeve and pulling him through the living room to get to the kitchen.

"Max." Mom said, her voice slightly surprised as we came into the room. "Didn't expect to see you over today. I was going to bring some cookies over later." She said with a smile and gave me a hug, which I returned. She then proceeded to give Fang a hug, and, what do ya know, he returned it too!

"So…is there a reason both of you are standing here? Looking…tense?" Mom asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Umm….yeah, t-there is, actually." I cursed myself silently for stuttering. "Fang…can you wait in the other room please?" I asked him. "It might be a little easier that way…"

Fang nodded reluctantly and gave my hand a squeeze before walking back into the living room.

"Should I sit down for this?" Mom asked me quietly, looking slightly alarmed.

I nodded my head. "Probably." I said, and sat down in a chair at the table, Mom sitting down across from me.

"Okay…" I said, and had to clear my throat before I continued. "Mom, I know that you're going to be totally pissed….I mean, mad, at me for this…but I made a mistake…a huge mistake." Tears welled, and I didn't even try to keep them at bay. I just let them spill over.

"Max," I felt her hand on my arm as my eyes were downcast. "It can't be that bad. What is it? We'll get through it." Her voice was soothing and warm.

"I-I'm…p-p-pregnant." I choked out…I could only imagine what her reaction would be.

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M.F