Heather made her way back to Mouth's room. Everybody had gone home hours ago, it was late. However Heather had simply refused to leave. He's setting up staring into space when she gets back. Slowly his head turns when he hears her enter, "I thought you went home."

"No, I couldn't leave you. I just went to get some juice." Heather says setting back down.

"Baby you have to go home and rest." Mouth says reaching a hand out to her.

"I'm fine," Heather assures him taking his hand.

"Can I ask you something?" Mouth says.

Heather looks away for a second before sighing and saying, "Anything Mouth."

"Who was he? An old boyfriend?" Mouth asks, as Heather averts her gaze.

"No, his name is Adam. Five and half months ago, I was on my way to visit Rachel. I stopped of in Charlotte," Heather gets up and walks to the window looking out as she talks, "Somebody told me about this party and I went. This cute guy came up talking to me, I was drinking and I let him lead me to a room." Heather turns back to face Mouth. "I need you know that I was different then, I wasn't the person I am know." Mouth nods, not sure where she is going. "We were making out, and he slipped his hand up my shirt, immediately I told him no, but he held me down. Before I new it, he was inside of me. I screamed but nobody could hear over the music, finally somebody pulled him off of me. The cops were called; I was taken to the hospital. He served four months, got out a few weeks ago, but I thought I was safe. There was no way he could find me here. I worked so hard to put that behind me." Heather wipes tears from her eyes.

Mouth pats her bed beside him, "Baby he raped you this isn't your fault. Come on know, set down." Mouth waits until Heather has taken the seat. "Heather I new you had past, but past doesn't change how a I feel about you. And this is not your fault. It's not your fault that some jackass attacked us. Are you okay though, the babies?"

Heather leans against him gently, "We're fine Mouth. I was just so scared for you."

"Where are my clothes?' He asks with his arm around her.

"Over there," Heather points.

"Could you get the thing in the front pocket on the right for me please?" Mouth asks.

Heather lifts herself oft the bed, and goes to retrieve a small ring box from Mouth's pocket, "What is this?" She asks handing it to him.

"I planned on getting down on one knee Heather, but I can't do that right this second. But I want you to know that you are my forever, nobody will ever change that. Nobody will ever stop what we have started. I love you with all of my heart, and I know you love me. I want to be there for you through it all. And it doesn't matter that we both have flaws, we complete each other and you know it. I want us to be family, you, me, and those babies that are growing inside you. It doesn't matter what happened or happens, we'll get through it. Marry me Heather." Mouth says opening the box.

"Oh my God Mouth!" Heather looks at him tears in her eyes, "I don't know what to say."

"Say yes Baby, say that we can be a family, a real one." Mouth searches her eyes.

Heather smiles slightly shaking her head, "You are my forever Marvin Mouth McFadden, and I would be honored to spend the rest of my life with you." She steps forward as he pulls her into a kiss, not carrying that his rips are hurting. Slowly she pulls back and allows him to place the ring on her finger, "I love you." She says.

Rachel turns over for the thousandth time tonight. Her mind just wouldn't shut off. Heather being thrown against the lockers, Mouth being beaten, Heather not leaving the hospital. She feels Dylan kick in annoyance to his mother's sleeplessness and sighs. Slowly she slips out of Cooper's arms to set on the edge of the bed. Finally Rachel raises herself and makes her way down stairs to the kitchen. She gets herself a drink and goes to set on the couch. "Okay kid," She says looking down at her stomach, "Here's the deal. Mommy is a little worried about Uncle Mouth, and who that jackass was that attacked him and Aunt Heather was." She pauses, "Probably shouldn't say jackass to you huh?" Rachel sighs, "I'm new at this whole Mommy thing. I never planned it this way, but that doesn't mean that I don't love you because I do. I didn't expect to love you. Nor did it ever cross my mind to love your father again, but honestly the more time I spend with him the more I find myself falling, and I just know I'm going to screw up. Because that's what your Mommy does she screws up. See I used to be fat. I mean really fat, and I had surgery to lose the weight, and I got skinny. I thought that would cure me, that guys would fall all over themselves to be with me, and a few did. But most of them just wanted sex. I was like a freaking piece of meat, and then I met Cooper. Daddy to you. And everything changed. I love Cooper and that may be what scares me the most. I'm not good at depending on anybody but me." Rachel hears a noise at the door and turns to find Cooper watching her.

"Talking to him?" He asks.

"That was a privet conversation thank you." Rachel says watching Cooper.

"Well," Cooper says setting down beside her, "It sounds like you are a little insecure. And it's okay to be, especially about us. Rachel I love you, and I love our son. It doesn't mean I'm ready to commit to anything, but it does mean that I've see you grow from a seventeen year old girl who threw us off a bridge to an eighteen year old woman, who amazes me. I can't believe you are the same person, but all of these changes are good. We just have to take this slow, and steady. We can't rush into anything." Cooper softly touches her face.

Rachel closes the distance between then kissing him passionately, "Just promise me you aren't going to run."

"I won't if you won't" Cooper says pulling her even closer.

"I won't" Rachel says as they fall back onto the couch careful not to land on her stomach. Slowly and carefully Cooper moves to where he is on top of Rachel, careful to watch her protruding belly, he braces himself kissing her. "Lets go back to room:" She says against his lips and he pulls her up leading her back to the room.

Nathan wakes to the sound of Haley being sick, he sighs and gets up. "How long have you been sick?" He asks when she finally sets back.

"I got up about an hour ago." Haley says leaning her head against the sink. "I'm okay though it's just morning sickness."

Nathan sighs, 'I just hate to see you sick Hales."

"I know, but it'll be worth it." She says touching her stomach lightly.

Nathan is about to say something when the doorbell rings. Reluctantly he leaves Haley to answer it finding Lucas there. "Hey Bro." He says.

"Hey Nate," Lucas says setting inside, "Wanted to check on you."

"I'm okay, just a fat lip and a black eye." Nathan survey's his brother, "You broke your hand?"

"No, just sprained it." Lucas says, "They put him in jail. I stopped by this morning and filed my charges. Thought I would see if you were going to."

"Why, can't he file charges against us if we file against him." Nathan asks.

"Nope, it was defense, and this guy really needs to go away for awhile." Lucas sets down.

"What was that with Heather?" Nathan asks setting down next to Lucas, 'Why did he go after her?"

"Because he raped her and she filed charges." Lucas says without thinking.

"What?!" Nathan looks sideways at Lucas.

"Remember when I came back and told you about the girl that got raped?" Lucas asks with a sigh.

"Yeah," Nathan nods, "It was Heather?"

"Yeah, but she asked me not to tell anybody and I didn't see the need in putting her through everybody knowing." Lucas puts his head in his hands, "But if I had, then maybe just maybe Mouth wouldn't be in the hospital."

"You couldn't stop this man; it's not your fault. But I'll go down later and file charges, you're right this guy needs to be jail. Especially slamming a pregnant girl against a locker, he could have hurt the babies." Nathan's thoughts lead him back to Haley.

"Well, when I left last night she was okay." Lucas assures his brother.

"Yeah but still…" Nathan sighs.

Haley appears in the door way, "Everything okay?" she asks seeing the two brothers.

"It's fine, but I'm gonna go file charges against this Adam guy. We really need to keep him away from Heather and Mouth." Nathan says getting up and wrapping his arms around Haley, "And you."

"Nathan, he's not after me, but I am glad you want to put him away for Heather and Mouth's sake." Haley leans into his chest.

Lucas notices the pale look on Haley's face, "You okay Hales?" He asks getting up to stand by them.

"Fine, just morning sickness." Haley says dismissingly.

Lucas's eyes grow big, "Wait morning sickness? That would mean that you're…."

"Pregnant," Nathan finishes.

"Wow," Lucas says.

"You could try congratulations" Haley laughs slightly.

"Congratulations," Lucas smiles and hugs Haley then bumps fist with Nathan.

"Thanks man," Nathan says.

"Look I'll get outta here and let you rest Hales, but I'll stop by later to check on you." Lucas says hugging her ounce more before turning and leaving.

Chase watches as Brooke paces back and forward in front of him. "I could open it, or I could let Rachel. She loves opening my mail. But I can't be to chicken to open my own mail know can I?" Brooke stops looking at him.

Chase smiles gets up and wraps his arms around her, "Baby just open the letter."

"This is a big deal Chase, huge. If Victoria Secret wants to franchise 'Close over Bros' then my clothes will be in every store." Brooke says looking at the envelope in her hand.

"And if they don't, then you'll be in every store anyways. You'll make it Brooke Davis, this letter won't change that. It's just that this could make it easier." Chase says pulling back and taking her hands in his, "Brooke Davis, I love you no matter what that paper says, and I am very proud of my girl okay?"

Brooke takes a deep breath, and then opens the letter. A slow smile crosses her face and Chase matches it. "I got it!"

"Baby that's awesome!" Chase hugs her.

Brooke kisses him passionately, "I love you Chase."

Chase pulls her close to him, "I love you Brooke," he says against her lips.

Skills was hooting hoops at River Court when Bevin showed up, "Been to the hospital this morning?" She asks as he sinks the ball.

"No, not yet." He says sighing and setting down. "Just can't bring myself to go."

"Baby, Mouth is your friend." Bevin says.

"And he got attacked for no good reason." Skills says looking at her, "What's the point in it?"

"There isn't a point," Bevin says, "It's a useless attack."

Skills sighs, "Mouth ant never hurt anybody, and for somebody to do that it's just…."

Bevin lays her head over on his shoulder, "I know baby, but he's going to be okay, and that's what matters."

Skills wraps his arms around Bevin and together they set there for a long time….

Heather stretches in her chair when she hears Rachel and Cooper come in. "Hey Sis," She says sleepily.

"You should be home resting." Cooper says looking over her.

Heather rolls her eyes, "Morning to you too Cooper."

Rachel sets down next to Heather hugging her sideways, "So, how are my niece and nephew?"

Heather rubs her belly, "Active, they seem to know something is wrong."

Rachel puts her hand on Heather's stomach, "Yeah well, they're smart kids."

"How's my Dylan?" Heather asks rubbing Rachel's stomach.

"He's good," Rachel smiles.

Mouth opens his eyes and looks over at the girls, "Hey beautiful, I thought you were going home." He says holding his hand out to Heather. "Hey Rachel."

"I couldn't go home, I forgot I rode with Brooke." Heather says taking his hand.

"You should have called I would have picked you up." Cooper says looking her over.

"Nope, I was fine right here." Heather assures him.

"Well you are coming home with us." Rachel says firmly.

"She's right, go home." Mouth says.

"So how are you feeling this morning?" Cooper says looking at Mouth's brused face.

"Like somebody opened up on me." Mouth says with a laughs, then cringes as his ribs hurt.

Heather see it and moves to his side, "You okay?" she asks reaching out her left hand to cup his face.

Mouth nods, "Fine." He says as the pain subsides, "Just can't laugh."

"Is there um, anything you think we should know?" Cooper asks raising his eyebrow.

Heather looks at him confused for a second, "Huh?" she says. Rachel notices the ring and grabs Heather's hand, "Oh that." Heather smiles.

"Yes this!" Rachel says, "When did he ask you?!"

"Last night," Heather says pulling her hand back.

"I've been wanting to for the last couple weeks, but I wasn't sure." Mouth says rubbing Heather's back. "I love her Rachel."

"This is awesome!" Rachel grins, "I can't believe this!"

"Congradulations guys," Cooper smiles.

Heather hugs Rachel, "Thank guys," Just then Heather lets out another yawn.

"Okay you, time to get home. And we aren't taking no for an answer," Cooper says.

Both girls hug Mouth, and Cooper leads then out the door. On the way home Heather falls asleep, and Cooper is forced to wake her up in order to get her to bed. Finally he and Rachel tuck her in, and make their way down to the kitchen to fix lunch. Soon they are joined by Brooke and Chase, who has also went to visit Mouth. Brooke tells them about the Victoria Secret deal, and Rachel in turn tells them about Heather and Mouth's engagement. Together the four of them eat lunch and enjoy each other's company.,,,,

Mouth was released the next afternoon, much to the delight of Heather. He decided to just stay at Rachel's since his parents were working all day anyways. Heather bustled around, happy as a lark. Finally Rachel told her if she didn't set down, she was taking Mouth home! Heather set down, but not for long. Adam remained in jail, deciding to take a deal. Two years of jail and no further contact with any of them. Everybody breathed a sigh of relief. Slowly everything and everyone resumed their normal life. Two weeks passed quickly, and Mouth had already moved in with Heather, Rachel and Brooke. He and Heather had taken her parents big bedroom, to allow themselves some privacy. Although often times Heather could still be found napping in Rachel's room after school. Cooper had reluctantly left for a month long tour for his racing.

Rachel set happily munching on pretzels dipped in chocolate, reading up on her English homework when Heather and Mouth entered. "That's not what I'm saying Heather." Mouth said sounding rather exasperated.

"Then what are you saying Mouth? That I'm fat and hormonal and out of control?" Heather puts her hands on her hips.

"NO!" Mouth runs a hand through his spiky hair. "I just think you are a little emotional. It's only a picture."

"Of you and another girl!" Heather says.

Rachel raises an eye brow, "Huh?" He says setting side her book to focus on the fight in front of her.

"She's my best friend!" Mouth protests.

Tears form in Heather's eyes, "I thought I was supposed to be your best friend."

Mouth takes a deep breath, "Baby you are. Shelly is just a friend there's nothing to that picture. I love you and only you." Mouth steps forward wrapping his arms around Heather, "You know that."

Heather leans against his chest, "I know, I'm just pregnant and hormonal and insecure and…"

"You don't have to be insecure Heather, I'm here. I'm your forever remember?" Mouth says rubbing her back.

Rachel wipes a tear, "That's so sweet."

Mouth pulls back and shakes his head, "I swear I'm on hormone overload some days."

"You are?" Brooke asks entering Chase following closely.

"Yeah, between her yelling and her crying and you PMSing, I'm surrounded!" Mouth says laughing.

Brooke laughs, "Sorry Dude, you moved into a house full of girls, two of which happen to be very pregnant."

"And I couldn't love it any more," Mouth says.

"Well, I spend enough time here; only I know when it's time to go home." Chase says.

"When is that?" Brooke asks.

"When all three of you are going at ounce," Chase smirks.

Heather pulls Mouth down on the couch opposite Rachel, "Really cause I could have sworn you had moved in too."

"He's not here THAT much." Brooke says rolling her eyes.

"Are you sure about that B?" Rachel asks. "By the way Chase, I found the shirt you lost and pretended that you weren't looking for the other day."

"Oh good, that's one of my good shirts." Chase says without thinking. Mouth laughs as Heather, Rachel and Brooke all giggle. "Great…" Chase rolls his eyes.

"So what's on the agenda this fine Saturday?" Brooke asks setting back leaning against Chase's chest.

"Shopping," Rachel smiles.

"What could you possibly be shopping for?" Mouth asks raising an eye brow.

"Well, clothes for one. And we need to start getting stuff for the babies. I mean they'll need cribs, and changing tables, and dressers, and clothes, and bottles and cheese burgers." Rachel says smiling.

"Cheese burgers?" Heather laughs, "I don't think they'll need those for a little while."

"No, but it sounds really good right about know," Rachel smirks.

"Then perhaps we should stop by the diner on our way." Heather smiles over at Rachel.

"Well, while you two enjoy shopping, I'm going to River Court to hang out with Luke and them." Mouth says.

"And I'm spending a day home with Chase." Brooke raises a seductive eye brow at him.

"Hmm, a Saturday home alone with Brooke Davis what did I do wrong?" Chase asks leaning close.

"Why do you ask Chase?" Brooke asks turning to face him.

"So I can do it again." Chase says leaning in to kiss her.

"You two seriously make me sick." Rachel says watching them.

"They're cute!" Heather says.

"They're practically all over each other." Rachel says making a face.

"They're in the honeymoon phase," Heather says.

"How do you think I ended up like this?" Rachel points to her stomach.

Chase pulls back as does Brooke, "Way to ruin the mood there Rach." Brooke says.

"Sorry" Rachel shrugs.

Heather gets up and takes a seat beside Rachel, "Missing Cooper?"

"A little." Rachel sighs.

Heather reaches over and puts her hand on Rachel's stomach, "Well you know that he had to go on the tour right? He wants to be able to support you and Dylan, and he wants you to be able to get your education."

Rachel sighs, "I know, but that doesn't make it easier."

"I know Sweetie, but you have all of us, and we'll be here whenever you need us." Heather says feeling Dylan kick beneath her hand, "Practicing his jump shot huh?"

"Yeah, it was even cuter when he done it and three a.m. this morning." Rachel sighs.

Heather laughs, "Well he's gotta be good at it Sis."

"He'll be pro by the times he's six months old." Rachel smirks.

Heather feels one of her own babies stick a foot into her rib cage, taking her breath. She takes her hand off Rachel's stomach sticking it on her own. "Jealous much?" She looks down.

Rachel shakes her head, "Which one was that?"

"The boy," Heather sets back resting both hands on top of her rather large stomach.

Rachel turns facing her laying a hand on the left side of her stomach, "So that's the boy, baby A, and this is the girl," She says putting her other hand on the other side. "Or baby B."

"Yup, that's what the doctor said." Heather leans her head against the couch. "I got told I must be due any day know, the other day." Heather sighs.

"Well you do look almost full term." Brooke looks sympathetically at her.

"I feel full term," Heather looks at her.

"But you're only six months." Mouth says, "You got a ways to go Heather."

"Don't remind me Mouth. It's not that I want to give birth early it's just that I'm so big!" Heather moves to make herself more comfortable.

"I get what you're saying." Rachel says. "And it has to be harder on you because in stead of having one baby to rearrange vital organs you got two. But believe me, you can do this. And maybe let's talk to Dr. McClain see if there's anything we can do to make you more comfortable."

Heather sighs, "Maybe."

"Maybe a day of shopping will help," Rachel says pulling herself off the couch.

Heather looks up at her, "You just want the cheese burger."

"True, but that's another story." Rachel says, before turning and leaving the room. "Meet me in the car in ten minutes." She calls behind her.

Within the hour Heather and Rachel are setting in Karen's Café awaiting their food.

"Hey girls how are you?" Karen asks coming over.

"Good," Rachel smiles at her, "Hungry"

"Good that's a good sign." Karen says with a slight laugh.

After Karen has left the table Heather turns back to Rachel, "Have you thought about college?"

"College?" Rachel raises an eye brow. "Not really."

"I applied with Mouth to UNC. Figure I can start in the Spring if I have to. I just don't want Mouth to have to put it off." Heather says rubbing her stomach.

"Well, I applied to a couple, but I need to talk to Cooper about it. I mean, I need to know what he thinks, right?" Rachel asks.

"Yeah you do. But you could apply and then talk to him. I mean you could always come to UNC which is not that far away, that way you could come home on weekends bring the baby. And you would be close to Mouth and me." Heather says as Karen sets down her food. "Thank you."

Heather digs into the tatter tots, as Rachel digs into her burger. "So I was thinking," She says after swallowing her burger, "that we could always do a joint nursery. While we are still here, cause it's going to be a little while before we move, and even then we'll come home. They'll need a room here."

"Well, I hadn't thought about it, but I guess they'll be staying in the room with us. I mean the twins will be in Mouth and my room, and Dylan will be in yours." Heather says.

"You really should consider naming those two." Rachel says.

Heather laughs, "I guess so." Heather feels a cramp in her lower abdomen but simply rubs it away, the same way she has all day.

The girls talk as they finish up their meal, and head for the mall. Two hours of shopping later Heather and Rachel take time to set on a bench. "Those outfits were so cute," Rachel says.

"I know!" Heather smiles, "I almost can't wait to put them on the them!"

"Oh yes you can down girl," Rachel laughs. "Three more months."

"Only two and half for you." Heather smiles.

"I know I can't wait." Rachel rubs her stomach.

"Me either," Heather smiles. "Ouch" Heather rubs her stomach.

"What?!" Rachel sets up worriedly.

"Nothing, she just attack her brother." Heather says taking a deep breath.

Rachel laughs slightly, "You're going to have your hands full."

Heather shakes her head, "I know."

"You ready to head home?" Rachel asks.

"Yeah, I think we should." Heather says rubbing her back.

"Okay, come on." Rachel says getting up.

Together the two make their way home with the bags of treasures they had bought, not only for the babies but for themselves as well. Ounce home Heather says she kinda tired so she was going to go lay down.

Rachel and Brooke are setting in the kitchen when Heather gets up. "Hey girly, have a good nap?" Brooke asks brightly.

"Yeah," Heather says rubbing her stomach making her way over to the fridge.

"Don't sound like it," Rachel says.

Heather sighs, "Just kinda feeling weird."

Rachel raises an eyebrow, "What kind of weird?"

"Nothing," Heather dismisses it, "So what are you two doing?"

"Looking over themes for nursery's" Brooke says showing her the book in front of her.

"Oh cool," Heather sets down and looks over the book.

"I think neutrals because that way it can be for both of us. I mean, you know." Rachel says.

Heather nods, "Neutrals for use, because we don't have room for two nursery's."

"I can't wait to show you the little outfits I have designed." Brooke smiles broadly.

"You are way to happy B, I think you should have days home with Chase more often" Rachel laughs.

"It's good to see her happy," Heather laughs feeling another cramp she tries to rub it away, but doesn't go away right away. A moan exscapes, and Brooke and Rachel look alarmed.

"Okay, I ask you again, what kinda weird are you feeling?" Rachel asks ounce Heather's breath has evened out.

"Um, just some cramps, but that was worse then the others." Heather says still rubbing her stomach.

"Maybe you should call the doctor." Brooke looks at Rachel.

"I'm fine, really. They come and go, I thought laying down would help but it didn't." Heather says.

Rachel gets up and gets the phone dialing the doctor's number. "Yes this is Rachel Gatina," she says into the phone.

Dr. McClain says, "Ms. Gatina how are you?"

"I'm good, but I'm worried about Heather." Rachel says. "She says she's having cramps."

"Cramps?" Dr. McClain says. "What kind of cramps?"

"I don't really know," Rachel sighs, "She says they are nothing, but I don't think they are. I think something is wrong."

"Are the babies active?" Dr. McClain asks.

"Yeah she said they were kicking earlier." Rachel watches her sister rub her stomach again.

"Tell you what, I'll meet you at the ER. I think she should be checked because pre-term labor is common in twin pregnancy. I just don't want to take any chances okay? I'm sure she's fine though." Dr. McClain says.

"Thank you." Rachel says hanging up, "Get ready, he wants to meet us at the ER. Says he wants to check you."

Heather sighs, "I'm fine."

"Then prove it and get ready," Brooke says, "I'll call Mouth."

"NO!" Heather says, "I'll go, but do not call Mouth."

"Fine, get ready," Rachel says. Heather sighs and gets up to get ready. "Call Mouth." Rachel looks at Brooke.

Brooke calls Mouth who agrees to meet them at the ER. Heather protest as they put her in the car, until another cramp comes along. Finally they arrive, and Heather is sighed in. There's a short wait for Dr. McClain to arrive during which Mouth and Lucas arrive. "You called him?" Heather looks at Rachel.

"He should know." Rachel reasons.

"You okay?" Mouth asks.

"I'm fine, it's nothing really. Just a couple cramps." Heather says standing and wrapping her arms around Mouth. "Sorry they bothered you Luke."

"It's no bother, we're just worried about you" Lucas says.

Another cramp runs through Heather abdomen and she takes a deep breath. "Okay these are getting old really quick." She says angrily.

Dr. McClain comes to the door, "Heather?" He says.

Heather looks around Mouth, "Lets get this over with so I can go home."

Dr. McClain smiles at her, "Come on, lets see what's going on." He leads Heather, Mouth and Rachel to the back. "Okay tell me about these cramps." He says and Heather sets down on the bed.

"They are like really bad menstrual cramps." Heather says, "But they aren't horrible. And it isn't like they are always there."

"Why don't you get undressed and let me check you? I want to make sure you aren't dilating, it sounds like this could be the first stage of labor." Dr. McClain says getting up to leave the room so Heather can change.

"I can not be in labor!" Heather looks at Mouth and Rachel, "I can't!"

"Just get changed so we can find out okay?" Mouth says, "And if you are we'll deal with it."

"No I'll deal with it because I'm the one that's gonna be going through the hell of labor! These babies aren't ready!" Heather is almost in tears.

"Come on, you'll be fine and so will they, if they caught it early they can stop it. Just don't get yourself all worked up until we know what's going on. Get into the gown please Heather." Rachel says soothingly.

Reluctantly Heather gets undressed. Finally Dr. McClain comes back in, "Good girl," he says, "I'm going to listen to the heart beats, then I'll give you check okay?" Heather nods, "This jell will be cold." He says as he puts it onto her belly, she flinches slightly. "It's okay," he says putting the probe onto her stomach. The fast hear beat of her son fills the room, "The boy sounds good." He says moving the probe over till the sound of her daughter's heart beat fills the room, "So does the little girl." He smiles. Everybody sighs in relief. "Know I need to do the internal." Rachel steps forward taking Heather's hand.

"I hate these." Heather says.

"I know baby, but it has to be done," Mouth says standing beside Rachel.

"Ouch!" Heather says breathing deeply.

"Just relax, I'm not trying to hurt you Heather." Dr. McClain says. "Okay, I'm all done, I see what I needed to. You can get dressed and then we'll talk okay?" he asks taking off the gloves.

"Okay," Heather nods.

Mouth helps Heather set up and get into her clothes. Together they set waiting for Dr. McClain to come back in. Everybody jumps when he opens the door, "Sorry to scare you." He says gently. "The good news is you aren't in labor, yet." He says looking at Heather. "However your cervix is thinning which means your body is preparing. And we need to stop that. You need to carry these babies as long as possible, which is why I am putting you on bed rest. No more school for sure, and I don't want you on your feet no more then thirty minutes at a time. I know this isn't going to be easy, but everyday those babies are inside you they aren't fighting for their life okay?"

Heather looks from Dr. McClain to Mouth then to Rachel. "You're kidding right? I can't take off school! There's no way I can graduate, and I can't take another year of high school. Especially with twins!" Heather feels tears running slowly down her cheek.

"Heather calm down, we'll hire a tutor. You won't have to go through another year of high school I promise." Rachel says.

"But…" Heather sounds hopeless.

"She's right, you can have tutors come in, and I'll release you to do finals and everything. I'll call the school, don't worry about graduation right know. Right know you need to focus on keeping those babies inside you." Dr. McClain says. "I could put you in the hospital, but I think you'll be happiest at home. If the pain gets worse or you feel worse then please give me another call."

"I will," Heather sighs.

"Remember, bed rest." Dr. McClain says getting up to leave.

When he has left the room, Heather breaks into sobs. Mouth takes her into his arms, "I can't do this. I can't go on bed rest, I can't have the babies this early, I don't want to miss school."

"Shh," Mouth says, "You'll be okay, you got us. And we'll check in on you everyday okay? You don't have to do this alone."

"He's right, we'll be right there." Rachel says rubbing Heather's back.

Finally Heather wipes her tears and gets up, followed by Rachel and Mouth. As they walk back to the waiting area Mouth wraps a protective arm around Heather. Brooke sees the redness in Heather's eyes, "You okay?" she asks softly.

"They think I'm showing signs of labor and want to put me on bed rest." Heather says her voice cracking and new tears threatening.

Brooke hugs her quickly, "You're going to be fine."

Lucas puts his arm around Rachel, "She'll be okay."

Rachel nods, not saying anything.

"Come on, lets get you off your feet," Brooke says as she and Mouth lead Heather out the door, followed by Rachel and Lucas.

"I'll let you guys take care of her from here." Lucas says making his excite.

Monday comes all to quickly for Heather. She watches as Mouth gets ready for school, "I'll bring your homework home and we'll do it together okay?" he says setting down on the edge of the bed.

"Whatever," Heather shrugs.

"You'll be okay by yourself?" He asks touching her cheek softly.

Heather smiles slightly, "But I'm not by myself am I?"

Mouth laughs, "Never." He puts his hand on her stomach, "I'll be back right after school okay?"

"Okay Mouth, I love you." Heather says kissing him.

Mouth kisses her then kisses her stomach, "Take care of Mommy you two." He says softly to her stomach.

Rachel comes in as Mouth leaves. "Hey Sis," She says. "Feeling okay this morning?"

"I'm fine Rachel." Heather rolls her eyes.

"Okay well you have the numbers, the mini fridge is stocked, there's snacks on top, and you got the remote. Lucas asked Karen to come by and check on you sometime this morning. Brooke will bring lunch today, and I'll be here right after school." Rachel rambles off.

"Rachel!" Heather says, "Go to school!"

"Right, oh Haley will be here tonight to help you with your work, she's gonna tutor you." Rachel adds. "Don't get out of bed unless you have to take it easy."

"I'll be fine, go to school." Heather says. Rachel gives her another look as if thinking about it, before finally turning and leaving.

Brooke pops her head in, "I'll be back at lunch, Karen's gonna check in on you. Stay in bed."

Heather rolls her eyes, "Yes Mother."

Brooke laughs before turning and leaving.

Heather sighs and lays back down trying to doze off. Slowly sleep does overcome Heather. She sleeps peacefully for about two hours before Karen shakes her slightly, "Heather?"

Heather opens her eyes and looks at the lady. "Karen," she says smiling.

"I hate to wake you but you need to eat," Karen says gently.

"Oh good," Heather sets up. 'I'm starving."

Karen smiles, "I brought bacon, eggs, toast and hash browns." She says, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay Karen, I wish everybody would stop asking me though." Heather sighs, "I don't want anybody going out of their way. Don't get me wrong, I love that people want to take care of me but…" Heather lets out a sigh.

"Trust me, you have to let them. You don't want to risk the lives of your babies, and we don't mind." Karen says motherly.

"I know, I just don't want everybody worrying. I'm going to be okay." Heather says rubbing her stomach, "The babies are wanting that food you promised."

Karen laughs handing her the plate, "Well we should feed them then." Karen sets there for a moment watching Heather, "Let them make a fuss over you Heather. It is the only way to make them not worry. And you deserve to be fussed over. I'm gonna be over here every morning, so don't even think about telling me to not come."

Heather laughs, "As long as you bring food, you're always welcome." Heather sighs, "Besides it might be nice to have somebody older, who knows a little more them me come over and talk for a while."

"I'll talk as long as you want," Karen assures Heather.

Karen and Heather chat while Heather eats. Slowly Karen sees Heather relax. Finally Karen reluctantly gets up and leaves. Heather flips on the T.V waiting for Brooke to show up at lunch time.

The days pass slowly, and many of them are spent just like this. Various people check in on Heather. Weekends are spent curled up with Mouth, or chatting happily with Rachel or Brooke. Lucas, Skills, Bevin, and Nathan all make themselves available. Karen shows up each morning with breakfast. Even bringing little surprises with her. All in all, Heather decides being pampered may not be a horrible thing after all. Haley come by everyday to tutor her, telling her she's sure she'll do great because she knows all the information.