Author's note : The truth behind the rumors at school is finally revealed as Stephanie finds out the truth, and now has to worry about how to tell Davy and what not only his reaction will be but also the reaction Mike will have once he learns the truth about everything.

Chapter 9

Getting off the sofa,Casey and Amy each wrapped a comforting arm around a very silent Stephanie who when she finally spoke, said something that not only shocked her friends, but also herself.

" I'm pregnant." said Stephanie

" Oh Steph, I'm so sorry." said Casey as she wrapped Stephanie into a hug

" What are you gonna do now?" asked Amy

" I don't know." Stephanie said choking back the tears

" What will you say to Davy? Now that the truth is out?" asked Casey

" I'm more worried about what Mike will say and or do to Davy once he finds out about the baby." Stephanie sighed

" Are you planning on keeping it?"asked Amy

" Davy's always wanted to be a dad, so I might have to." said Stephanie

" Forget about what Davy wants, the question is, what do you want?" asked Casey

" I want whatever Davy wants because, he loves me and will stand by me no matter what." said Stephanie

Wanting to be alone to gather her thoughts, Stephanie had asked Amy and Casey if they wouldn't mind leaving. Nodding at their friend as a way of understanding, the two of them left the house, which had grown completely silent as Stephanie was all alone.

Knowing that she would have to at some point tell not only Davy, but also Mike who may be both angry and hurt, more angry than anything else Stephanie realized that it was too late to turn back the hands of time and take that one night with Davy back.

Instead of staying home where her mind and every single thought in it, sending her stir crazy, Stephanie got herself together, as she prepared to take a bus ride down to Pop's so that she could hopefully tell Davy everything tonight. Grabbing the pregnancy test along with the box, Stephanie shoved them into her purse, grabbed her house keys and left the house.

Rehearsing what she would say to Davy over and over again in her head as she traveled to the restaurant, Stephanie suddenly came down with a case of cold feet the second she reached the restaurant. Pulling the door opened after taking a few deep breaths, Stephanie looked over at the guys while they were busy performing, and having a real good time laughing and joking around.

Finding an empty table all the way in the back of the restaurant, Stephanie knew that if she told Davy about the baby right then and there, she could possibly ruin the lives of everyone if, she didn't already the night she and Davy slept together. Silently watching them perform, Stephanie didn't expect any of them to notice her until the second Davy came rushing over to her table.

" Hello luv." Davy said as he gave her a quick kiss

" Surprised to see me?" Stephanie asked sadly

" How can I see that beautiful face of yours , all the way back here?" Davy said as he took her by the hand

" I didn't want to interrupt you guys when I got here, so I decided to sit all the way back here." said Stephanie

" What.s the matter luv, you don't seem like yourself?" Davy asked with concern

" I have something really important to tell you." Stephanie sighed

" That's funny because, I've got some news to tell you too." Davy said smiling

" Can't wait to hear it." Stephanie said smiling weakly

Before the two of them had a chance to say another word, they were joined by Micky, Mike and Peter who all had huge grins upon all of their faces.

" Did you tell Steph the good news yet?"asked Peter

" I was just about to but, since you're all here we might as well tell her together." said Davy

" Tell me what?" asked Stephanie

" We've hit the big time baby ! " Micky shouted loudly

" Big time ?" said Stephanie " What are you talking about?"

" Well kid, you see that fella over there smoking the cigar?" Mike asked pointing to the front of the room

" Yeah, what about him?" asked Stephanie

" Apparently he's a big music producer, and because he liked our playin' he offered us a contract, that we couldn't refuse." Mike said smiling proudly

" That's great guys." said Stephanie " I'm glad that you guys are finally getting your big break."

" What was your news Stephanie?" asked Davy

" It's not important." Stephanie said shaking her head " What is important is , the fact that you guys are finally hitting the big time."

" We should go out and celebrate." Micky shouted jumping up and down

" How about it Mike?" asked Peter " Can we go?"

" Ah what the hell." Mike sighed " Let's go out and have some fun."

" Aren't you coming too Stephanie?" asked Davy

" Nah, you guys go on, just drop me back off at the pad." said Stephanie

" Great thinking Steph, we could have the party back at the pad." said Micky

Still needing to finish up at Pop's the guys went off to play two more songs, before finally packing up their instruments and heading for home to celebrate the good news they received that night. During the drive home, Stephanie didn't know if she would ever be able to tell Davy because, the very last thing she ever wanted was, to destroy his newly found happiness and success.

A few minutes after they got home and set up the bandstand, Micky rushed over to the phone and began calling almost everyone they knew, and told them they were having a party at their house. No sooner than he had hung up the phone,there came all kinds of knocks upon the front door, and then the house was filled with all kinds of people and music.

Needing to get Davy alone so that they could talk, Stephanie finally found him among a huge crowd of people,whispering in his ear that they needed to talk, the two of them went outside where they had a bit of privacy, to talk. Taking a deep breath, Stephanie finally got ready, to tell Davy her news.

" What did you want to talk to me about?" asked Davy

" I need you to promise me that you won't get mad, when I tell you this." said Stephanie

" Stephanie, there's nothing you can say or do that could ever make me mad." Davy said with a smile

" Here goes." Stephanie sighed " Davy, I'm..."

" Hey Davy, get in here mate, we need ya." Peter shouted

" I'll be there in a minute." said Davy " What were you saying?"

" It's not important, just go ahead inside, they need you after all." said Stephanie with a fake smile

" Are you sure you don't want to talk?" asked Davy

" It's fine, just don't worry about it." said Stephanie

Watching as he went back inside the house, Stephanie stared up at the moon, as she finally said what she's been trying to tell him ever since she arrived at Pop's.

" Sure it's nothing, except I'm pregnant with your baby." Stephanie whispered quietly

Sighing as she went back inside, Stephanie made her way through the crowd and up to her room, where she remained until the party eventually came to an end. It wasn't until mid night, that the noise had stopped, that Stephanie had emerged from her room and saw the guys sprawled out among a huge mess.

Carefully making her way down the stairs, Stephanie found Davy curled up into a ball on the chair. Walking over to him, Stephanie kissed his lips, as she whispered in his ear how much she loves him, and finally told him about the baby.

Even if he never remembers what she had told him at that moment as he slept, Stephanie hoped that whenever she gets the chance to tell him and the others, that it doesn't blow up in her face.