Chapter 8-Girl Meets Family Dinner

A few days has passed since my first doctors appointment and things have been pretty calm, Josh and I have spent the past few days just staying inside and watching movies and a lot of making out, even though I'm pregnant and things are going to change we still want a normal relationship and plus we do have big decisions to make but we don't want to rush making them decisions. Josh talked to his parents over the phone and today they're coming up to New York for a few days, tonight we're all having a family dinner at the Matthews and Eric and Morgan are flying in as well I guess everyone wants to talk about the fact I'm pregnant. I've met Morgan a few times and we're actually really close she's flying in alone whilst her husband and her little kid stay back home in Washington D.C. Right now Riley, Smackle, Charlotte, Jasmine and I are all shopping, we invited Charlotte and Jasmine along because after the whole crashing NYU party thing when we were younger we actually were pretty close and I want to stay as normal as possible, which everyone understands. So we're spending some time shopping before Riley and I head back to hers to see everyone. I am wearing a pair of dark blue skinny jeans, a black spaghetti strap top that is tucked into my jeans lazily with a lace neckline and a pair of black booties. My hair is straight and I have on black mascara, black eyeliner, my eyebrows, light pink matte lipstick, concealer, bronzer and highlighter. Finishing off with a pair of black feather earrings, my gold necklace with my name on, a few bracelets and my Pandora princess ring.

"Ooh I like this...and this...and this...and this!" Riley says looking around everything in the store making us laugh "Can I just buy everything?" Riley asks.

"Aw Riles remember what happened last time you bought a lot?" I say patting her head "Your dad returned everything and made you wear a Christmas jumper for an entire week to school" I say.

"That was the worst week of my life" Riley says.

"We're the ones who had to look at you" Smackle says and Riley's jaw drops "I mean you looked super cute" She says and Riley rolls her eyes.

"So Maya what are you doing about school when it starts again? Are you going?" Charlotte asks.

"I don't know, I haven't really talked about that with my parents, I mean it will feel weird being at school and everyone knowing and I'd get a private tutor but they're expensive and I need to save money for the baby" I say.

"What about my dad? I mean he teaches everything" Riley asks.

"Thanks Riles but your dad has a job remember" I chuckle "I don't know I still have time to work that out" I say "I'm just nervous about today" I say.

"Why?" Jasmine asks.

"Josh's parents have come up from Philly for a few days and Eric and Morgan his siblings have come up as well...but I don't know why you're worrying" Riley says.

"Maybe because pregnant with their sons child" I say.

"Maya my grandparents love you, they're not suddenly going to hate you because you're pregnant" Riley says.

"Now let's get shopping!" Jasmine claps her hands together and we start to look around for more clothes.


Nervous was an understatement right now, usually I'm happy to see my parents and my siblings but I know how disappointed my parents are going to be in me, and that's not all I'm freaking out about this is the first time they've seen Maya and I as a couple, my mom has always hated my girlfriends saying they were never good enough for me and I do not want her saying that about Maya and upsetting her. Right now I'm at Cory's with Topanga, Auggie, Shawn and Katy as we wait for everyone else to arrive.

"When are grandma and grandpa getting here?" Auggie asks as we're playing on his playstation in the living area, I promised him a few games before they got here.

"Auggie you've asked that ten times they'll get here when they get here" Topanga says annoyed making Auggie and I chuckle.

Knock Knock!

"Oh thank god I couldn't take one more when will they get here" Topanga whines as Auggie runs to the door opening it.

"Grandma! Grandpa!" Auggie shouts hugging them.

"Hey kiddo!" Dad says as they walk inside and I stand up.

"Hey dad" I say walking over and we hug "Did you get more grey hair?" I ask him pulling back.

"Josh his whole head is covered in grey hair what other strand is there that isn't" Cory says walking over to hug mom.

"Very funny boys hey Shawn how you doing?" Dad asks walking over to Shawn as they hug and then he hugs Katy.

"Hey mom" I say hugging her.

"Hi sweetie how's college?" Mom asks as we pull back.

"College is good just glad to be on break" I say.

"Oh one more thing" Mom says before slapping me upside the head making Cory, Shawn and Auggie laugh.

"Ow! What was that for?" I ask her.

"You know what that's for, what the hell is wrong with you?" Mom asks.

"Well right now I think I have a concussion" I say rubbing my head "How the hell did you get so strong?" I ask mom.

"Four kids is how" Mom says as we all walk to the kitchen "Hi Shawn hi Katy" Mom says hugging them both.

"Where are the girls?" Dad asks.

"These two thought it would be a good idea to give them credit cards to go shopping" Shawn says pointing to Katy and Topanga.

"Monsters" Cory says shaking his head "They should be back soon though" Cory says.

"Are you sure it's ok we stay here for a few days Cory?" Dad asks.

"Of course dad you're always welcome here" Cory says.

"I'll go put your bags in the guest room" I say standing up.

"That's right try and get back on their nice side" Cory smirks.

"Hey Auggie look over there" I say pointing as he looks away I flip Cory off making everyone laugh before I grab the cases and make my way to the guest bedroom, walking inside I put the cases on the bed.

Ring Ring! Ring Ring! Ring Ring!

"Hey babe" I say answering the phone to Maya "How's shopping?" I ask.

"Well let's see I'm trying to be normal and Riley is shopping for baby stuff and Jas and Char are shopping for maternity clothes I swear Smackle is the only normal one and she's Smackle" Maya chuckles through the other end.

"I'm sorry babe, I know you wanted a normal shopping trip" I sigh.

"Yeah well I'll just have to get used to it I guess it's all just sinking in still are your parents there?" Maya asks.

"Yeah they just got here and I think my mom gave me a concussion" I say it really hurt.

"Good" Maya laughs through the other end "Teach you not to get me pregnant" Maya says.

"That's cold babe, how long before you're back?" I ask her.

"Not long Riley is going crazy with all the baby shopping, which I have no idea why she is starting considering I'm a few weeks pregnant and we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl" Maya says "Riley's calling me over I better go I'll be back soon babe love you" Maya says.

"Love you too gorgeous" I say before putting the phone down.

"I'm taking that was Maya" I hear and turn around seeing my mom stood there "How is she enjoying shopping?" Mom asks.

"Not very much considering all the girls want to talk about is the baby" I chuckle.

"It will take a while to sink in" Mom says and I sigh before sitting on the bed.

"Look mom I know you're disappointed in me, I get it I screwed up and everyone keeps reminding me I don't need you doing that as well, but we can't do anything about it now all I can do now is be there for Maya and the baby and don't take all this out on Maya for something I did, I love her" I tell mom and she sits next to me.

"I was disappointed in you when I first found out, but the truth is these things happen and you could be as careful as possible and take lots of precautions but stuff like this can still happen" Mom says "I'm proud of you ok for being there for Maya and the baby and not leaving like her dad did, and I know how you feel about her Josh I remember the first time she came to our house when you were all little kids and you had the biggest crush on her and I knew because you asked me what girls like to get and I said flowers and then a rose magically disappeared from my garden and in her hands" Mom says and I laugh "I raised you right Josh and I'm here for both of you if you need anything...why did you think I'd blame Maya?" Mom asks me.

"Oh come on mom, you've hated all of my girlfriends none of them ever reached your standards and you always made it perfectly clear" I say.

"But this is different I've known Maya nearly all of her life, yes I've hated your past girlfriends but I do not hate Maya I could never, Maya's always liked you and you've always liked her and I know she cares about you and Maya is apart of this family, Maya does meet my standards in fact I think she's too good for you" Mom says and I chuckle "She's special Josh don't let go of her and I'm sure you'll both make great parents and don't you dare hurt her because I know Shawn wants you dead don't give him even more motive than he already has" Mom says and I nod.

"Thanks mom" I say before hugging her.

"Let's get back out there before people think I killed you" Mom says and I laugh before we make our way back into the living area seeing Maya and Riley are there as well.

"Grandma!" Riley says running to hug mom.

"Why isn't he dead Amy?" Shawn asks pointing to me making me roll my eyes.

"Hey beautiful" I say wrapping my arm around Maya's waist leaning down to kiss her softly.

"Again why isn't he dead?" Shawn asks.

"Shawn" Maya warns him as I wrap my arm around her shoulders and he sighs.

"Hi Maya how are you?" Mom asks coming to hug Maya who hugs her back.

"I'm good Mrs Matthews" Maya smiles.

"Maya how many times have I told you to call me Amy?" Mom asks.

"I've lost count" Maya chuckles and my mom hugs her again.

"Riley please tell me I don't have to get that Christmas jumper back out and make you wear it to school?" Cory asks as we all sit down at the table and I lace my hand through Maya's as she wraps her hand around my arm and I kiss her head making her smile.

"No I've learnt my lesson" Riley says.

"By that she means I dragged her away from everything" Maya says and Cory thanks her "But she did kick and scream a few times that Smackle had to grab her legs whilst we carried her out of the stores" Maya says.

"That was uncalled for" Riley crosses her arms.

"So was biting Smackle" Maya tells Riley and we all chuckle.

"Did you girls have fun?" Katy asks and the girls nod.

"I'm here! The party can begin!" Morgan shouts walking through the door.

"Sorry we didn't hire a clown" I say to her making Auggie, Riley and Maya chuckle.

"Why did you two have to have another child after me?" Morgan asks.

"Because they wanted a cute baby after they had you so they needed something nice to look at" I smirk to piss her off.

"Mom! Dad!" Morgan shouts as I smirk and Maya slaps my chest I look down at her and chuckle as she shakes her head at me.

"Every time you two are in the same room together can't you two ever get along?" Mom asks.

"When pigs fly" Morgan says.

"Start flying then" I smirk.

"Urg!" Morgan screams and I laugh "I hate you so much" Morgan says.

"Love you too" I say and she shakes her head before going to hug everyone.

"So Maya one question? What the hell do you see in him?" Morgan asks me "You can do so much better" Morgan says.

"I'm sat right here" I say and Morgan shrugs.

"Now I remember why we don't have them both here at the same time" Cory says.

"How are Ethan and Nick?" Dad asks Morgan, Nick is her husband and Ethan is her son...my nephew.

"They're good, Ethan just joined his first football team" Morgan smiles.

"Aw he's growing up so quick" Mom says "I'm running out of grandchildren" Mom says.

"I'm pretty sure Josh took care of that" Morgan smirks and I roll my eyes.

"People of this apartment...bow before me" Eric says walking inside.

"Eric you're a senator not royalty" Maya reminds him.

"Way to ruin my dreams Moesha" Eric says.

"Moesha?" I ask Maya.

"I don't know he just calls me Moesha I'm pretty sure he doesn't call any of us by our names" Maya says.

"Uncle Eric!" Auggie says getting up.

"OH OH IT'S COUSIN AUGGIE!" Eric says running to him picking him up and twirling him around.

"I have one question you three turned out normal so what happened to him?" Maya asks us referring to Eric.

"I dropped him a lot" Allen says and Maya chuckles, I slip my hand out of hers and place it on her inner thigh stroking it and she smiles at me sweetly...god she's beautiful.

"Baby brother" Eric says ruffling my hair "When did you and Moesha start going out?" Eric says as I fix my hair "Oh wait I forgot you knocked her up, yeah caught up to speed now" Eric says before sitting down.

"And he fell on his head a lot" Allen says to Maya and she nods her head "How's the senator business Eric?" Allen asks.

"Good I have a bouncy castle in my office" Eric says and we all shake our heads "When's dinner?" Eric asks.

"I know I'm hungry" Auggie says.

"Well if you all get out of my kitchen I can make it" Topanga says kicking us all out, Riley then drags Maya to her bedroom, which is a shame I wanted to spend time with her but then again I know everyone is going to bombard me with questions.


Morgan, Riley and I are in Riley's bedroom on her bed, I'm sketching whilst Morgan and Riley are discussing baby names. Riley pulled Morgan and I into her bedroom after Topanga kicked us out of the kitchen and Morgan told me that Josh is going to get bombarded with questions so I'm kind of glad I'm here now.

"Sophia is a cute name don't you think Maya?" Morgan asks.

"Shouldn't it be up to me and Josh what we name the baby?" I ask them.

"Yeah but that's no fun for us...so Maya boy or girl?" Riley asks "I mean personally I'd want a girl" Riley says and I chuckle.

"Um girl" I say putting my sketchpad down, "Definitely I've always wanted a girl they're really cute" I say and the girls agree "Do you two honestly think I can be a mother?" I ask them.

"Maya...I was twenty two when I got pregnant with Nick, and even then I wasn't ready to have a baby but I don't regret it Ethan is one of the best things to ever happen to be and it just made Nick and I stronger" Morgan says.

"Hi girls what are you doing?" Amy asks walking inside and walking over to us sitting on the bed.

"We're choosing baby names" Riley smiles "For a girl I think she should name her Riley...I mean I am your best friend" Riley says.

"That will just confuse everyone" I say and she nods "Plus it's Josh's choice as well" I tell them and they roll their eyes.

"Do you two mind giving Maya and I a minute?" Amy asks and the girls nod before walking out "I've been wanting to talk to you" Amy says uh oh.

"Mrs Matt...Amy" I say as she glares at me and then nods "I never meant for this to happen, my life has been an emotional rollercoaster ever since I found out, but I do love Josh more than anything I just want you to know that, I know how protective you are of him, Josh told me how you've never liked his girlfriends" I say.

"True I haven't, but that's because they weren't you Maya, when Josh brings a girl home I have standards that girl should meet he's my youngest son and my baby I've never thought any girl was good enough for him until now, I know how much you care about him and I know he feels the same, I told him before that he's the lucky one and you're too good for him" Amy says and I chuckle "Promise me you'll take care of him" Amy says.

"I promise and I'm lucky to have him, you raised him right he's the best boyfriend I could ever ask for" I smile.

"Good to know" I hear and see Josh leaning against the door smirking "Don't mind me carry on" Josh says.

"Were you eavesdropping?" I ask him as he walks over.

"Who me? Nah I just walked past very very slowly" Josh says and I chuckle, Josh sits down next to me wrapping his arm around my waist and kisses me making me smile before cuddling into him.

"Aw you two are so cute together" Amy says making me chuckle and Josh kisses my head "Don't you dare hurt her, or you'll answer to me" Amy says and Josh nods fear crossing his face making me chuckle "I'm going to go and help Topanga with dinner" She says standing up.

"By that you mean tell her whats she doing wrong?" Josh asks and Amy nods before leaving "Finally some time alone" Josh says before pulling me onto his lap as I cuddle into his chest and he places one hand under my top stroking my belly as his other hand strokes my ass "What's that?" Josh asks referring to the notepad.

"Baby names, the girls were choosing and I said that's our decision" I say.

"What do you want?" Josh asks.

"I don't really know, I mean it shouldn't just be my decision it's your baby too" I say tracing patterns on his chest.

"How about this? If we have a girl you name her and if we have a boy I name him" Josh suggests and I smile before nodding "How about Josh Jr?" Josh asks and I burst out laughing.

"Anything but Josh Jr" I laugh.

"What's wrong with that?" Josh asks.

"That is such a typical name, why does every guy want to name a kid after them?" I ask him "Anything but Josh Jr" I tell him.

"Fine, how about we don't tell each other until the time comes" Josh says and I nod.

"You know since we're deciding things, I have an idea on who I want to be the godparents" I say and he asks me who and I whisper it in his ear and he agrees with me straight away making me smile before we kiss. After a small make out session that was interrupted by Riley knocking on her door telling us to stop making out on her bed we all head to dinner and I sit next to Josh his hand on my thigh. After dinner we are all sat in the living room, Josh is sat on the chair with me sat in his lap and his arms around my waist resting on my stomach as I play with his hands and my head is rested on his chest as he occasionally kisses my head or my cheek.

"Riley no more names" Josh chuckles as she says the millionth one for tonight.

"Josh and I agreed I pick the name if it's a girl and he picks the name if it's a boy and anything but Josh Jr" I tell Josh again who rolls his eyes.

"Why do guys always want to do that? Nick wanted to name Ethan Nick Jr" Morgan complains before I yawn.

"Tired babe?" Josh asks and I nod.

"Between shopping and eating all that food I need my bed" I yawn again leaning back into Josh as he kisses my cheek.

"We'll get going then" Shawn says.

"No Shawn you and mom stay for a bit" I say.

"I'll take her home" Josh says and my parents nod before we stand up and I say goodbye to everyone hugging them.

"Oh and Josh and I were talking before about who we want to be the godparents" I say.

"Is it me!" Riley jumps up.

"Yes it's the clumsiest person we know" Josh says and Riley's jaw drops before sitting back down.

"Twenty bucks says it's me" Morgan says to Eric.

"I'm Josh's favourite sibling" Eric says "Don't say anything" Eric says to Josh who chuckles as he was about to say something.

"Well you're both wrong" I tell them "We want you two to be the godparents" I tell Mr Matthews and Topanga and they get up to hug us. After a lot of hugging and Topanga tearing up Josh and I head out. Josh decides to stay over at my place tonight so we head to his to get his stuff and I text my parents telling them, we head back to mine and get changed into our pyjamas before climbing into bed together cuddling "I'm so tired" I say.

"I know babe" Josh chuckles "Get some sleep ok beautiful, I love you" Josh says kissing me softly.

"I love you too goodnight boing" I say cuddling into him as my eyes start to drop.