Forgive me for being yet another day late, but yesterday was my birthday and I had no time to even begin writing. My friend slept over so we could have a High School Musical marathon, then after I dropped her off at home and went to go see Rock of Ages, then I went to Chuck E. Cheeses, and then some other stuff. It was a busy day. But, most of you probably don't follow my schedule that I posted, so it is okay, right?

So, anyways, the rest of the schedule will be followed, I promise.

Chapter Nine: Twenty four Weeks

When she was given the option, Teddy decided to skip going to Precious Maternity. Even though it was thirteen weeks ago, she still was mad at Jessica and Abby Mann. Instead, she found herself on her way to the baby supply store only a couple of blocks away from the mall. She knew that it must be safer, and it was never too early to shop for her daughter.

She was by herself, taking off after PJ had arrived home from work to watch Charlie and Gabe. For the past few months, Teddy had gotten everything but time to herself. It was all she needed right now, and since she had 466 dollars in her bank account and nothing for her baby yet, she might as well start.

Unlike Precious Maternity, Teddy has actually been inside of the baby supply store. When Amy had been pregnant with Charlie, it had been called Marbella's Monkeys, and Teddy would go there to pick something up for her mother when she felt like she didn't have enough things for her new baby. Now it was called Little Neveah's, but the set up was the exact same. The bassinets were in the left hand corner, the strollers closer to the checkout stand, the clothes in the middle of the small store.

There were red and blue signs everywhere, taped in front of every rack of items. They must have been having a fourth of July sale, since that holiday was just two days before. Teddy didn't do as much as she usually did. Each year, she would usually go to Ivy's house for a huge barbeque. This time, she went with her family to some carnival and watched the fireworks.

"Welcome to Little Neveah's, is there anything that I could help you find?" an employ asked while hanging up a pair of small blue overalls, snapping Teddy out of her thoughts

"Not right now, but thanks anyways," Teddy shook her head and started to gravitate towards the newborn girl's clothes. Right away, she promised herself that she wouldn't spend more than fifty dollars. That means she could only purchase two or three outfits or maybe loads of diapers.

She just focused on the clothes, finding only a couple outfits that she really liked. They seemed so small, meant for only a doll. There was a yellow one-piece with a pink butterfly was sewed on the top right. Then an orange, ruffled sundress that was decorated with clamps of white flowers, put into groups of threes. It came with a matching flowered headband. The last thing she had found she was hesitant on buying, but she decided to get it because it was on sale for a very good price. It was just as tiny pink shirt with flowers lining the bottom.

That was all she was going to buy, together they were going to cost fewer than fifty dollars, less than she wanted to spend. But on her way to the checkout stand, she had seen it. It was made out of white wood, bars lining the entire thing, the back stood longer than the front. Attached to one of the sides was a changing table and three shelves.

"The changing table detaches itself," an employee said, walking up to Teddy, "And when the baby is old enough, it can turn into a full sized bed."

Teddy felt like she was talking to a car salesman, but she didn't really care. "How much is it?"

"Usually about four hundred dollars, but it's 25% off now."

"So, three hundred dollars?"

"Two hundred and forty with this coupon," she hands something to Teddy, a small piece of paper, "It's a great price for such a quality thing. We only have one left by the way, and the sale does end tomorrow."

Teddy knew she needed a crib. She didn't think of such a thing earlier, but she knew that the baby couldn't sleep in her bed or with her aunt or uncle. And the saleswomen was right, the crib was a good price. Plus, she loved the idea of it folding down into a bed. Her daughter would eventually outgrow it and not needing to go out to by another bed would be useful.

She shook the coupon it the air, "What's with this?"

The saleswomen shrugged, "You're going to have a hard life, being so young and pregnant, and no need to waste four hundred dollars on one crib."

She could afford the crib, there was 466 dollars set aside for the baby. It was more than she wanted to spend right now, but it would cost more money later on. Teddy nodded her head, "I'll take it."

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"I bought a crib," Teddy threw her keys onto the table. Her parents had ordered pizza, and the box still laid open with only a few slices left for her. She reached for a plate and put the rest on before anyone could take them.

"You bought what?" Her mother asked, her face made it obvious that she was confused.

"A crib, you know, like one that babies can sleep in. I got it for almost half off. I would have needed one eventually, plus this came with a changing table."

"Teddy, honey," Amy said, "I know you a crib is vital for a baby, but do you even have room for it in your room? The nursery for our baby is upstairs, we can't really keep your daughter in their too with you living down stairs."

She had already thought that through. All of the ups and downs of the crib rushed through her mind when she bought it. Already, she had called Spencer on the way home, telling him about her purchase.

"Maybe we should get an apartment," she had said to him, "We could have more room for the baby."

"My parents have previously said they'll pay half the rent, Teddy," he had replied, "You know that. They really just want me out of the house. I have all of next week off, the store is doing some remodeling for the Olympics; we can go looking then."

She had agreed to that, and now stood in her kitchen having to tell that to her parents. Sixteen may be a little too young to rent an apartment, but it was also too young to have a baby. Besides, she'll be seventeen net month, and Spencer was already seventeen. Seventeen was a little older.

She closed her eyes and just blabbered the truth to her parents, "Spencer and I are going to go apartment hunting next week," that brought more shock to them. They might not sleep that night, "We're just thinking about renting, but it might be easier than having two infants under one roof."

Teddy explained the whole thing to them: Mr. and Mrs. Walsh paying half of the cost, the ability to raise their daughter with more than an average teen parent could, how they'll be out of both of their parent's hairs. If it wasn't so last minute, Teddy may have even made a slideshow.

It amazed her, what purchasing just one crib could do.

Omigosh, guess what! There is another poll on my profile. And guess what? This one is only lasting for like two days. I'll be really nice right now and tell you the poll question so you know if you want to vote or not.

Should Spencer and Teddy rent an apartment?

So, the poll question is going to affect the rest of the story. Go and vote, if you want to. And, if you have free time and you want to, you can review if you want to. Reviewing sounds nice, doesn't it?