Chapter 10

Randy headed into the kitchen where Rebecca was cleaning up the kitchen. She didn't want to admit that she was furious at her husband, but if she didn't say something to him, he would go on being mad at his sister. So as soon as she realized that Randy was in the room with her, she spoke up.

"You know that she is an adult and can make her own decisions." Rebecca stated.

"I know that, but why him? He doesn't know anything about her. They've barely been together long enough to know each other." Randy responded.

"Yeah well, it's her decision. Not yours. And if your parents can accept it, then I can accept it." Rebecca stated. "And until you can accept Shanna's decisions and move on, you can sleep on the couch."

"Hey, wait a minute. Why do I have to sleep on the couch?" Randy asked in shock.

"Because I am the one who is pregnant with your child." Rebecca answered as she headed upstairs to their master bedroom.

Randy remained downstairs as he knew well enough not to follow Rebecca into their room. He didn't need to get any more upset than she already was. Randy stepped onto their front porch and leaned on the railing. He needed to do some serious thinking.

Meanwhile at Shanna's house, Shanna and Shannon were getting ready to head out to grab something to eat. Shanna was still upset with Randy, but at least she wasn't crying. She understood where Randy was coming from, but she just couldn't understand why he wouldn't give Shannon a chance.

"Where do you want to go for dinner?" Shannon asked as they drove into town.

"Applebees sounds good." Shanna answered.

"Then Applebees it is." Shannon responded.

Shannon drove to the nearest Applebee's and they were able to get a table right away. After they ordered their food, they sat and talked about the baby. Both knew that they needed to tell Stephanie and Vince.

"Do you want to find out the sex of the baby?" Shanna asked.

"Only if you do." Shannon answered.

"I want to know. I don't like surprises very much." Shanna answered.

"Ok. What about names for both a girl and a boy?" Shannon asked.

"I haven't really thought about that. Do you have any suggestions?" Shanna answered.

"I've always liked Payton for a girl and Joshua for a boy." Shannon responded.

"I like them. I have a question for you though, would you mind if the baby had my last name?" Shanna asked.

"I wouldn't mind at all. I have a feeling I know why and I completely understand." Shannon answered.

"Thank you. How does Payton Shannon or Joshua Randal sound?" Shanna asked.

"I love them and I love you." Shannon answered.

"I love you too." Shanna smiled for the first time since they left Randy's house.

Back across town, Randy had just gone back into his house and locked up. Once the alarm was set on the house, he headed upstairs. Rebecca hadn't moved since their argument. Randy tried to open the bedroom door, but Rebecca had locked it.

"Baby, can I please come in?" Randy asked.

"Are you going to keep on acting the way you have since Shannon came into her life?" Rebecca answered.

"No. I've spent the last few hours thinking about everything and I know I was wrong, but I just don't want to see her get hurt." Randy responded.

"Will you give him a chance to prove himself before you say anything else that might sound like a threat?" Rebcca asked.

"Yes. So can I come back into our bedroom please?" Randy begged.

Randy then heard a click and tried the door again. Rebecca had unlocked it and let her husband back into their bedroom. Randy figured that tomorrow he would go over and talk to Shanna and Shannon. As he laid in bed with his wife resting on his chest, he couldn't help but think about their unborn baby and what an impact he or she will make on their lives.

Later that night, Shanna and Shannon were back at the house and watching movies in the livingroom. Shanna was laying on the couch with her legs stretched over Shannon's lap and he gently rubbed her legs. It wasn't long before Shanna fell asleep watching the movie. Shannon stood up and carried her upstairs and placed her on the bed and covered her up.

The next day, Shannon and Shanna were up and talking about their two houses. Shanna wanted to stay in St. Louis for a majority of the time and travel to North Carolina when they could. Shannon agreed that it would be best to raise the baby in St. Louis where they would be close to Shanna's family.

While they were working on one of the spare rooms, the doorbell rang. Shanna headed downstairs to answer the door while Shannon continued to move stuff out of the room. Shanna was surprised to see Randy and Rebecca standing on her front porch.

"Hi Rebecca. Randy." Shanna stated.

"Hi. How are you?" Rebecca asked.

"Good. We were just cleaning out a spare room to turn it into a nursery." Shanna answered.

"Sounds like fun. Maybe you could rub off on your brother to do the same." Rebecca repsonded. "So which room are you doing?"

"The one across from the master bedroom." Shanna answered. "You can go up and take a look."

"Ok. I think I will. Randy, be good." Rebecca responded.

"Shanna, I'm sorry for the way I reacted yesterday. I know that I should trust your judgement and that I shouldn't have went off like I did." Randy stated.

"You're right, you shouldn't have went off like that. Especially knowing how hard that was for me to tell you that I am pregnant and Shannon is the father. And just so you know, we are planning on staying in St. Louis and traveling to Cameron when we need to." Shanna responded.

After talking for a few more minutes, Shanna and Randy finally hugged and Randy came to terms that he was going to be an uncle in a few months. Shannon also accepted Randy's appology and asked for some help moving the heavy stuff out of the room. Once the big stuff was moved, Shanna ordered pizza and the four of them hung out for the afternoon.