Hi! I know I haven't updated in like 3 million years, and I'm really sorry! I just needed to finish Alex 2.0! But now I'm back! So, please, enjoy!

-Vivian

Spencer's POV

The next morning, Hanna calls. "Spence, Aria's parents kicked her out when she told them. She's staying at mine." Hanna says. I sit up. "You're kidding! Why didn't you send an SOS?" I ask, shocked. "I didn't want to freak you out! They're usually –A related." Han defends. I sigh. "Okay, I'm coming over. Should I bring Taylor?" I ask. Hanna scoffs. "Is that even a question? She is literally a comforting ball of cuteness." I roll my eyes. "Okay, Han. We'll be there in 20." I say. Toby looks at me. "what's up?" he asks. I sigh. "Aria told her parents, and they kicked her out. She wants me at Hanna's with Taylor." I explain. He nods. "I can get her ready, if you want." Marion offers. I smile gratefully at her. "Thank you so much." I say.

When I enter the room again, Marion hands me Taylor. "Who's Aria and Hanna?" she asks. I shrug. "Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, and Emily Fields are my best friends. We've been through a lot." I say. Marion takes a sip of juice. "Like what?" she asks. "Oh! So basically, our other friend disappeared, her body was found, the police thought we killed her, we started getting threatening texts, my brother in law tried to frame me for her murder, then he tried to kill me, then the sender of said texts tried to hurt Toby, then we found out Hanna friend Mona was behind it all. Do you want some coffee?"

Marion's mouth hangs open. "Wait, how did they try and hurt Toby?" she asks. "They messed with scaffolding so I fell and broke my arm. Spence had to break up with me to keep me safe. And to top it all off, Mona tried to kill her at look out point." He says, and his eyes go dark. "No big." I add. Marion looks at me. "How many people have tried to kill you in the past year?" she asks. I make a count on my fingers. "Mona and Ian, unless you're counting attempts of injury, so…" I trail off. "Basically, to many to count." He says. I point at him. "Right." I say.

Marion looks deeply troubled. "How can you be so cavalier about this?" she asks. I shrug. "Honestly? I'm over it." I say nonchalantly.

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"Aria, where are you even staying?" I ask. She looks down sheepishly. "Ezra's…" she trails off. I giggle. "Wouldn't be the first time, certainly won't be the last." Hanna teases, and Aria swats her arm. "So, names?" I ask. "Well he gets to choose if it's a guy, I get to choose if it's a girl." She says. I give Taylor to Emily and shake her shoulders. "Aria Marie Montgomery, you tell us right now!" I demand. She rolls her eyes. "I'm thinking Jayde." She says. "Jayde…" I trail off, and she rolls her eyes. "Jayde Sapphire Fitz." She mumbles. "Aww!" han, Em, and I all exclaim at the same time. "And if it's a boy?" Han asks. Aria shakes her head. "It won't be. Mom's intuition. That's why I made the deal." She says confidently. "Oh, really? I think it will." Hanna says. Em nods. "I have to agree. You're carrying low, which means it's a boy." I laugh. "Yeah, but she's not even showing yet, and it's definatly a girl!" I counter. Aria high fives me. "Team Sparia!" she shouts, and we all burst into laughter.

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We're all sitting in the brew. Toby was reluctant to leave Marion alone, but she practically forced him out of the house, telling him to live his own life and have fun. We're passing around Taylor, and taking turns touching Aria's stomach, even though she doesn't have a bump yet.

"…She is such a disappointment! First, she dates her predatory English teacher, then she gets pregnant! We just don't know what to do, Veronica!" Ella's voice drifts across the divider between the two tables, and we all go quiet. My mom's voice cuts through it, hard as ice. "Well, Ella, it's time to cut ties. I hate to say it, but she was probably encouraged by Spencer. That girl is a mistake, and Aria should have listened to you, not her."

"You know, I'm wondering if I should never have allowed her to see Ezra at all! And everybody is going to associate her with this family when they see her showing! She should put it up for adoption as soon as it's born and do something with her life!" Ella exclaims. "That's it." I say, getting up. Nobody stops me, and Aria looks like she wants to throw something herself.

I walk around the booth, and cross my arms. "Okay, I for one, as appalled. Veronica, I expected this from you. And I don't even want to call you Mom anymore. But Ella? I always thought you were this amazing role model. Somebody who put their own child's needs above their own, you know? But, clearly, you're just as self-absorbed and brainless as everybody else in this town." I hiss, and Ella looks down, ashamed. Veronica looks angry. "Spencer, she is trying to do what's best for Aria, and what's best is to not have a baby at 17! She's not even out of high school!" Veronica exclaims. I scoff. "And, remind me how old you were when you had Melissa? Oh, wait. You don't have to. 15. And don't even try and pull the 'I was ready, she wasn't card'. You weren't even ready to have me. I would know, I got about as much motherly love from you as Cinderella got from her stepmother. Probably less." I say.

Veronica rolls her eyes. "Spencer, I don't have time for your over-dramatization. Ella and I have an appointment to get our hair blown and out nails done. Now, if you'll excuse me." she pushes past me, and I glare at her. "Sure, go get your nails done and gossip about other people who are just trying to get by in life like the selfish, spoiled divas you are!" I say, turning on my heel and marching back to where everybody is glaring at Ella and Veronica.

"Spence, I'm so sorry. I should have helped." Aria says. I smile at her. "There's nothing you could have done. My mom makes Cruella De Ville look like a saint. Ella's just along for the ride." I say. Aria sighs, hugging me. Toby embraces me, holding Taylor with his other hand. "so, why have you guys been holed up in your loft the past few days?" Hanna asks. I freeze. "Uh, Taylor had food poisoning. We accidently used spoiled milk." I say, thinking on my feet. "Ew, is she okay now?" Em asks. I nod. "Yup, fine." I say, giving a fake smile. They don't look convinced.

"Guys, seriously. We're just going to keep her inside a bit longer, but she's up for being here today." I say. Aria shrugs. "If you're sure." She says. I nod. "Yup, we're certain. Everything's under control." I say. Toby sends me a grateful smile when the others aren't looking. I sigh. Somehow, we're going to have t come up with a excuse as to why we're inside most of the day, helping Marion adjust again. Just what we need.