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Realizations

Episode 2 Chapter 4

"Brandon," Jesus said as he sat beside Brandon on one of the benches. "The bell just rang. You don't want to be late for class. The teacher will tell mama."

Brandon just stared at Jesus not saying anything.

"Are you okay?" Jesus was beginning to worry about him.

"I'm a horrible person."

"What are you talking about?"

"I know that Lauren is dead and her cousin has brain damage. Everyone says that it is my fault." Brandon was upset. "Why didn't anyone tell me?"

"Brandon. It was an accident. It isn't your fault. Vico is a huge ass. I hate he has brain damage, but he kind of deserved it. He set everything up."

"I sold fake IDs and tests. I…I can't believe I did all of that." Brandon put his head in his hands. "Someone should have told me."

"Does knowing all of that make you feel any better?" Jesus asked him.

Brandon shrugged.

"It doesn't. I know it doesn't. You are a good person, Brandon. That's really all you need to know. What happened isn't your fault." Jesus hit Brandon's shoulder gently. "There is no way that you are responsible for what happened to Vico. But people are going to talk. Just don't worry about them." Jesus stood up. "Come on we better get to class."

"Right." Brandon stood up. "Thanks Jesus."

"No problem bro." Jesus grabbed Brandon's books. "I'll help you to class."

"Thanks." Brandon sighed. He still couldn't believe how much trouble he had caused. Even though Jesus said it wasn't his fault, he couldn't help but feel responsible.

They walked off to class.


"Hey," Mike said as he sat down across from Dani. "You look beautiful."

Dani smiled. "Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself. I'm glad you could join me for lunch."

"I'm happy anytime I get to see you." Mike smiled and reached for her hand across the table. "I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately. Now that Brandon is out of the hospital I should be around more."

"Mike you do not have to apologize for being a good father." Dani smiled. "How is Brandon by the way?"

"Physically he is fine but mentally and emotionally…." Mike sighed. "I hate how confused he seems. I wish I could help him."

"You are helping him." Dani told him. "The fact that you are there for him is helping him."

"Do you think that I should tell him that I'm an alcoholic?"

Dani was surprised. "Has he asked you about it?"

"No. I don't think he remembers. But I feel like I should tell him. He is having a really hard time with the fact that Stef and I are divorced." Mike sighed. "The divorce wasn't just Stef's fault."

"She is a lesbian Mike. You obviously aren't her type."

"Yes, but I was not a good husband." Mike admitted. "Our marriage would have failed even if Stef wasn't into women."

"Hey you can't dwell on that now." Dani squeezed his hand. "People change Mike. You aren't the same person you were all those years ago. You are an amazing man. I feel very lucky to have you in my life."

"I'm the lucky one." Mike leaned across the table and kissed Dani. She was a wonderful woman. And he had to believe everything was going to be ok with Brandon.


"Alright mamas." The doctor said. Lena was lying on the hospital bed, and Stef was by her side, holding her hand. "Are you ready to see your sweet baby?"

Lena nodded and Stef smiled.

"This is going to be a little cold." The doctor put the gel on Lena's stomach.

Stef squeezed Lena's hand.

Lena's eyes were glued to the screen.

"Do you hear that mamas?" The doctor smiled.

"Is that the heartbeat?" Lena smiled.

"Yes it is. And that right there is your baby." The doctor pointed to the screen.

"Oh wow." A big smiled filled Stef's face. "That's our sweet little speck."

"Speck? Stef really." Lena looked at her.

"Well it isn't bigger than a speck." Stef held Lena's hand tight. "I can't believe that little thing is our baby."

"Well believe it because it is." Lena couldn't stop smiling. She had a tear running down her cheek.

Stef wiped it away. "I'm already in love with that little spec."

"Me too."

Stef kissed Lena's head. "I love you so much, mama."


Connor and Jude were walking with their lunch trays. "There they are." Connor whispered and pointed to Olivia and Madison. "Let's go sit with them."

"Okay." Jude said shyly.

They walked over to the table.

"Hey Jude. Hey Connor." Olivia smiled at the two boys. She had long, pretty blond hair. "Do you guys want to sit with us?"

"Yeah that would be great." Connor answered for them and then they sat down.

Connor sat next to Madison, and Jude sat next to Olivia. It was a little strange for Jude. He was so used to sitting with just Connor. But it was kind of cool that a girl liked him. He never thought anyone but Connor would like him.

"Hey Jude." Olivia smiled. "Do you want my bag of chips?"

"Only if you want my cupcake." He handed it to her.

"We can split it." Olivia giggled.

Connor gave Jude a thumbs up. Jude smiled. This was the best day he had at school so far.


Brandon was sitting at a table on the quad by himself.

"Care if we join you?" Callie said as she and Charlotte approached the table.

"Sure." Brandon scooted over so that Callie could sit next to him. Charlotte sat across from them.

"I'm Charlotte by the way." Charlotte extended her hand and Brandon shook it.

"Were we really good friends before?" Brandon asked, unsure of their relationship.

"Wow. I think I should be offended. You totally so me naked." Charlotte said with a straight face.

Brandon's face turned three shades of red. He was so embarrassed. "I…I…Um…I…"

"Charlotte." Callie gave her a look.

"I'm just kidding." She laughed. "We just know each other in passing. We didn't have a relationship or anything."

"You are funny." Brandon was relieved.

Callie was still looking at Charlotte. "Sorry Callie. But I couldn't resist. I could have a lot of fun with this amnesia thing." Charlotte laughed again.

"I'm glad someone can." Brandon stated. "Because it pretty much sucks."

"I'm sorry." Charlotte now felt bad for him.

"How's your day going?" Callie asked.

"Well I found out that I was pretty much a horrible person before the accident."

"You weren't a horrible person."

"Yeah. Well that's not what I heard."

"Who told you? And what did they tell you?"

"I think her name was Talya." Brandon hoped that was the right name. "She told me that Lauren died, Vico has brain damage, and I sold fake IDs and tests. She also said that I used to date her, but that she broke up with me. She has moved on."

Callie rolled her eyes. "I just love that girl."

Brandon looked at her.

"That's sarcasm for sure." Charlotte chuckled. "Talya is a bitch just so you know."

"Yeah and you broke up with her." Callie told him. She thought he should know.

"That's good to know. Why?" Brandon took a bite of his cookie.

Callie didn't know how to answer that question. She knew he wanted to know the truth, but she didn't want to tell him about their kiss. It would probably confuse him even more. "Like Charlotte said...She is not a nice person. And you Brandon are a very nice person."

Brandon smiled.

"I actually used the word bitch." Charlotte laughed. "Anyways, Brandon, are you coming to the Caring Program afterschool?" Charlotte asked.

Brandon didn't know what she was talking about.

"I saw your name on the list." Charlotte told him. "My dad made me join. He wants me to join as many groups as possible. I think it is so I won't spend so much time with Wes."

Brandon still didn't know what she was talking about.

"Wes is her boyfriend." Callie got him up to speed. "Where is he by the way?"

"Home sick. I think he is faking but oh well. His mom believed him." Charlotte smiled. "Anyways are you coming?"

"What's the Caring Program? Did I sign up for it before the accident?"

"Actually I think it was part of your punishment for selling the IDs and tests." Callie informed him.

"Oh. Well then I guess I don't have a choice."

"I think mama was able to get you out of it." Callie saw the look on Brandon's face. "Lena. Sorry. Lena probably got you out of it."

"I think you should totally come." Charlotte encouraged him. "Today we are playing with little kids. It is going to be a lot of fun."

"I'll come." Brandon thought it would be good for him to do something normal. "It sounds like fun."

"You have to tell Lena." Callie told him. "She likes to know where we are, and besides she'll be looking for you if you don't show up in her office on time."

Brandon nodded. "Right. I'll tell her."

"Good." Callie hoped Brandon would make an effort with Lena.

Brandon sighed. It was weird getting adjusted to his new life.


Stef was sitting at her desk going through some paperwork. She was still thinking about the baby. She had put the picture in her wallet. All she wanted to do was stare at it. She was beyond excited about being a mom again.

She took out her wallet and looked at the picture. She hid it so no one else would see it.

"What ya looking at partner?" Robbie asked as he sat down in the chair next to her desk.

"Robbie." She jumped and then closed her wallet. "It is nothing."

"You aren't looking at porn are you?" Robbie made a face. "I really don't want to think about that."

"I'm not looking at porn."

"Then why are you so happy?" Robbie could tell that something was going on with her.

Stef thought about it for a moment. She opened her wallet and discretely showed Robbie the picture.

"Is that what I think it is?"

Stef smiled. "Yep."

"It is so little." Robbie couldn't help but smile. "So Lena is pregnant?"

"Yeah. She is pregnant."

Robbie stood up. "Congratulations." He hugged her.

"Robbie," Stef hit his shoulder. "I don't want anyone else to know."

"I won't say anything." Robbie smiled. "I'm so happy for the two of you."

"Thanks Robbie. I mean that. Thanks for everything."

"Hey it is no big deal. I think when a man has good sperm he should share them with the world."

Stef gave him a look and shook her head.

"Well not the whole world….Just the two coolest gay moms in the whole world."

"Oh shut up." Stef playfully hit his shoulder. "And get to work."

"Yes ma'am mama." Robbie smiled. He was so excited for them. He really hoped the baby was his. He thought that would be pretty cool.

Stef took one more look at the baby. "Our little speck." She closed her wallet.


Lena was in her office staring at the sonogram. She was so excited about the baby. She couldn't believe that she was pregnant. She touched her stomach. "I can't wait to meet you my little sweet pea." Lena was blushing.

"Hey." Timothy walked in.

"Oh hi." Lena hid the picture. "What's up?"

"Are you okay?"

"Yes. Yes. I'm great. Is everything okay with you?"

"Yeah." Timothy kept looking at her. "Are you sure you are okay?"

"I promise I'm good." Lena looked at Timothy. She wanted to tell someone about the pregnancy. "I want to show you something."

Brandon was about to knock on the door when he heard Lena talking to someone else. He decided to stand outside the door and wait for the person to leave. He couldn't help but overhear what they were saying. He knew he shouldn't ease drop, but he did it anyway.

"Wow. That's the baby?" Timothy looked at the sonogram. "It is so small." Timothy smiled.

"I know." Lena took the picture from him. "I'm just so happy. Thank you for giving me this gift." She touched her stomach.

"I can't believe that little dot might be my baby."

Brandon couldn't believe his ears. Lena was having an affair with a man. He shook his head and walked off. He couldn't face Lena after hearing her secret.

"But you are going to be Uncle Timothy, right? You don't want to be the father."

"Right." Timothy smiled. "I signed the contract, Lena. You have nothing to worry about. This baby is yours and Stef's. I will happily play the role as Uncle Timothy."

"Thanks for doing this for us. This is the greatest gift anyone could give to us."

"I am happy to help."

Lena smiled. She couldn't wait for the whole world to know about her baby.


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