"I'm pregnant." Gina explained. Beau was silent for a few minutes, stunned. He made sure she didn't see his shock because he wanted to be there for her.

"I'm going to be a father?" He asked quietly. Gina nodded. Beau couldn't help but smile

"You should've been able to tell by the size of my belly." She commented.

"Well, Gina, I promise you I'll be there for you and our baby. I'll even work harder at the graveyard to get a promotion," He said.

"And I'll work harder to move up and star a role on set at work," Gina said, forming a smile.

"We can make this work."

~…~

At the apartment, Paige sat in the living room reading a magazine as June played with her toys. Paige sighed and set down her magazine on the side table next to the armchair she had sat in and got up. She sat across from June and watched as she played with her little xylophone. Paige sighed as she saw Jace's features in her face, which would haunt them for the rest of June's life.

Paige then turned June away from her little toy and began teaching her to talk. She had taught June to walk earlier in the week; now all that was left was speech.

But that wouldn't take her mind off of the love she had lost. She thought of how they had met—through Gina—and she thought of how it had been love at first sight. He used to be so romantic, so caring and kind, but after a while he just got lazy. The longer their relationship had lasted, the lazier he got. He lost his romantic touch and just started to sit around and do nothing but watch TV and drink beer. And when he had begun to go out every night without her, she should have known something was wrong. She felt so stupid and wrong for not realizing anything was up sooner.

"June, Say mama," Paige said.

But she knew she had to stay strong now because she had a responsibility, and she had to show her daughter that she was a fighter and she was strong and she was going to make it. She had to show her daughter that she could stay strong so that June could be strong herself.

But that didn't stop the hurt feelings from creeping in.

"Mama," June repeated. This brought a smile to Paige's face.

~…~

"Uh-hey Beau, can I talk to you for a sec?" Gina asked as they sat in silence at the diner. Beau set down his lunch and gave her his full attention.

"I-I think the baby should stay at my house. I-it'd be a better environment for it. The baby has Paige's daughter June as a playmate and me and Paige as adult reinforcement. I just think its better for him or her, don't you think?" Gina explained.

"Oh, yeah of course. I completely understand and I completely agree." Beau responded. Gina flashed him a relieved smile.

"Thank you so much, Beau. I just think its going to need its mother most, especially in the first few months after birth. You'd get to take it to your place if you want, for a little bit, after its weaned of course, or we could somehow figure out our living arrangement during my pregnancy, but…" She trailed off. Beau stopped her by placing his finger over her lips.

"Gina, this will work out. I promise." Gina smiled at his reassuring words.

~…~

"Aww, I'm so happy for you guys Gina. You two just seem to fit together so well. I wish I could have something like that with someone special of my own." Paige said.

"Oh, you'll find a good man someday. You'll find someone to fit you. It takes time for any wound to heal, Paige, you just gotta let your wound heal." Gina assured her as they watched June run around in play in the corner of their eyes. The sight brought small smiles to their faces.

"Yeah, I guess." Paige said with a sigh.

"So June's birthday is coming up soon; she's going to be a child. I'm thinking of inviting a bunch of mine and her friends for the party. Mine because I need to relax with a little fun." Paige explained.

"That'll be good. For you and June. Who knows what June is feeling from what she saw that day. She needs this just as much as you do."

"Yeah. I have to make the invite list, buy a cake and start making phone calls. I was going to get to that soon so this isn't going to last very much longer. I was actually wondering if you could watch June for a little bit while I plan her party."

"Yeah, no problem."

"Okay thanks."

~…~

After having called and invited a bunch of people, Paige came across an unfriendly name on her contact list.

Jace.

Should I invite him? It's his own daughter's birthday. Even if he's a selfish, heartless human being he still deserves to see his own daughter age up. Right?

Paige dialed his number and waited for an answer.

"Hello?" He answered, sounding like he had a mouthful of food.

"Jace. It's Paige. June's birthday is tomorrow and I'm throwing a party. Come if you want." She hung up with a sigh. As simple as that sounded, it was extremely hard for her to have done. The last thing she wanted to do was see him again, and she didn't exactly know what June wanted, but he was her father and she felt obligated to invite him. She felt like she had to.

So for now, she'd just have to learn to hold her breath and smile like nothing's wrong.

Okay, this document has been sitting here for a REALLY long time. I figured I should get over this stupid writers block and regurgitate a chapter from the recesses of my writer's mind. Sorry it took so long. Review?