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Bonnie holds back her giggles as Stefan playfully bites on her ear. They've been up from their nap for an hour now just enjoying each other's presence and talking. Bonnie was glad that Amber allowed Stefan to stay over because she knew if they were to go back to his place they would both be naked right now.

The no sex rule was one that she had doubts about, but it actually turned out to be the best thing for the healing part of their relationship. Instead of blocking everything off with sex, they were able to talk like adults and hash things out.

Now they were done with talking and time for a little play. Stefan's hold tightened around her as he rolled her on top of him.

"You make me so happy." Stefan kissed her nose.

"You make me happy too." Bonnie smiled and kissed him.

Stefan growled and rolled her over on her back. There were knocks on the door causing the couple to break away. Bonnie slipped out the bed to answer it.

"I hope I didn't wake y'all." Amber opened.

"No you didn't. What's up?"

"Well I was just wonder what y'all wanted for dinner. I was thinking tacos but I want to make sure that it's alright with you guys."

"Sure, tacos sound great."

"Alright." Amber turned to leave.

"Wait" Bonnie called out. "Do you need any help? Maybe we should cook and you can rest."

Bonnie wasn't an expert but Amber was doing a lot of work lately and she could tell that she was stressing in the possibly that her husband wouldn't make it in time for the delivery.

"Um-"

"You know what, we're cooking. You go rest, I want you to be strong for when my little niece or nephew comes." Bonnie smiled placing a hand on her sister's stomach.

"Thanks Bon."

"Don't mention it."

The sisters hugged and Amber returned to her room following her sister's advice.

/x/

He was nervous. His palms were sweating and he swore the temperature in the room went up twenty degrees. Lexi accepted his proposal to meet up and now he was just waiting for her to arrive with a single rose in his hand.

The bell chimed and in walked Lexi. She put in some effort in her appearance by wearing a light blue sundress and wedges. He took that as a good sign; he figured that if she looked like that it meant that she cared for him.

Matt stood up as she approached and handed her the rose. She accepted it with a slight smile on her face. He waited for her to sit before he took a seat himself.

"First I want to thank you for meeting me." Matt said. "To be honest I thought that you would've turned me down."

"I almost did." Lexi informed.

"Why didn't you?"

"Because I'm an idiot. Because despite everything that you did, you just are always on my mind." Lexi shook her head.

"I'm so sorry Lex. I'm sorry about not telling you about me and Bonnie, I should have but I thought I was doing good in not telling you."

Matt reached across the table to hold her hand. Lexi sighed hating the way that her body sparked at his touch.

"Can you please forgive me? Please." Matt stared into her eyes.

"I forgive you Matt, but I think that we just need to be friends."

"What?"

"I think it's best if we start from square one and be friends first. I forgive you, but it's going to be hard for me to trust you again. I think the only way that we can grow is if we be friends again."

"I'll do whatever it takes."

/x/

Bonnie woke up abruptly when she heard the front door open. She looked to the side and saw Stefan sleeping. She figured that she was just hearing things, but when she heard the refrigerator open she hopped out of bed grabbing the metal belt that was beside it.

Opening the door quietly, she peaked over the threshold and when she saw no one Bonnie steadily made her way towards the kitchen. She lifted the bat in her sweaty hands ready to swing at whoever was there.

A tall figure (about 6 foot 3) stood looking in the refrigerator.

"I don't want any trouble." Bonnie talked with the bat placed to the persons back. "Put your hands in the air and step back from the refrigerator." Bonnie moved bat as the intruder turned around.

"What's your name?" Bonnie asked with the bat to his neck.

"Josh Powers. This is my home."

"Josh?" Bonnie released the bat from his neck turning to switch on the light.

Bonnie smiled widely and wrapped her arms around his neck hugging him.

"I'm so glad you're here!" Bonnie said pulling away.

"Uh, who are you exactly?"

"It's me, Bonnie."

"Bonnie? I've only seen baby pictures." Josh said amazed hugging her again. "What are you doing here?"

"It's a long story."

"Bonnie what's all the—" Amber came walking in and stopped abruptly.

"You're home." Amber struggled through tears running up to him.

Bonnie smiled as they kissed and Josh's hands moved to his wife's stomach. Wanting the couple to have some privacy, Bonnie went back to her room climbing into bed.

"Where did you go?" Stefan asked bringing an arm around her.

"I heard someone in the kitchen so I went to check it out."

"Why didn't you wake me? You could've gotten hurt." Stefan frowned.

Bonnie smiled at his concern. "I know, I was feeling hero-y I guess."

"Who was it?"

"It was Josh; he came back from Iraq today."

"That's awesome."

"Yeah, it is."

Stefan kissed her forehead and closed his eyes. He was asleep in no time but Bonnie was up staring. He looked so peaceful and cute that she just wanted to pinch his cheeks. She held back her laugh of the thought if her actually doing so.

Hours later, everyone was up socializing in the living room. Bonnie learned that Josh was a pretty funny guy and most importantly that he made her sister happy and that was all that mattered.

/x/

Being friends with Lexi wasn't as bad as he thought. Sure the temptation was there to either kiss her or hug her too tightly or long, but as the days went by he was handling it. He wondered if being friends with Lexi was better than being in an actual relationship with her. He felt like he had more freedom in just being friends. He could tell her more things, and actually be himself —burping and all— and not care too much about what she thought. He felt like it was great for their relationship and if they were to ever get back together, their relationship wouldn't have to change because Lexi knows and accepts this Matt Donovan.

/x/

It was moving day. They didn't want to, but it was for the best. Bonnie and Amber hugged goodbye and Bonnie promised to be at the hospital when the baby is born as Stefan and Josh were putting the last of her things in the truck.

"You'll see her again." Stefan said switching his eyes from the road to Bonnie.

"I know it was just nice being so close to her." Bonnie let out a sigh.

"What can I do to make my baby feel better?"

Bonnie smiled. "I could use a hug?"

Stefan looked over at her before pulling into an empty lot just a few blocks down. He got out of the car, jogging over to the passenger's side opening her door. Bonnie stepped out and Stefan extends his arms pulling her in close to his body. Bonnie exhaled feeling slightly better about departing her sister.

"I miss your hugs."

"Really? People always tell me I hug too tightly."

"Well I like it. It makes me feel safe." Bonnie said pulling away to look in his eyes.

Stefan smiled and kissed her on the forehead which made Bonnie a little disappointed but she didn't show it.

"We still have one thing to discuss." Stefan brought up.

"And that is?"

"Where are you staying? Are you coming with me or are you going to the place that you had with Matt?"

/x/

Amber looked at Josh strangely. Ever since Stefan and Bonnie left, he's been acting different.

"Are you okay?" Amber asked slightly worried.

"I'm fine. Why do you ask?"

"Nothing, it's just that you've been drinking quite a lot and it's only been—"

"What do you expect from me, Amber?" Josh said standing in his feet. "I've been gone for months can't I enjoy a few drinks now that I'm back home?"

"I'm not saying that, but you can just cool it with the drinking."

"Jesus Christ! I just got back and you're already nagging me." Josh shook his head. "I need some air."

"Josh, do not take the car. You're not sober enough."

"Amber, I'm not a child."

Amber sighed heavily and when she heard the engine start she jumped up and ran outside.

"Josh!" She screamed as he pulled out the driveway. "Josh! Ouch!" Amber held her stomach and took a seat in the rocking chair.

Bonnie received a call from her sister shorty after Stefan dropped her off at her (and Matt's) place. She figured that it would be good for them to have some space until this whole thing with Matt blows over.

"Hey sis."

"I think the baby's coming." Amber struggled to day through a contraction.

"That's great! I'll meet you guys at the hospital."

"No I need you to come and get me."

"What? Why?"

"Josh left and as soon as he did I started getting contractions."

"Amb, it's an hour long drive from my place to yours. Try calling him I'm sure he'll turn around."

"Bonnie, please. I can't call him just please hurry here."

"Okay, I'm in my car now." Bonnie lied trying to calm her sister's nerves.

"Thank you."

Bonnie was sure that she was breaking all the rules of driving. When she could, she would run lights and go sixty-five in a fifty-five. Bonnie reached her house in thirty minutes lucky that she didn't get caught.

"Come on let's get you to the hospital." Bonnie helped her sister walk and get into the car.

"Bonnie, it hurts." Amber cried.

"Keep breathing, we'll be there soon."

Ten minutes later, Amber was checked into a room practicing her breathing with Bonnie by her side.

"Bonnie?" Stefan poked his head through the door before walking completely in.

"Stefan." Bonnie hugged him.

"Where's Josh?" Stefan looked around.

"Amber said that he left before she started having contractions. I tried calling him when we got her but he didn't answer."

Stefan looked from Bonnie to Amber and the look on her face told him that there was more to the story.

"I'll try calling him, see if he'll answer."

Bonnie nodded and Stefan walked outside.

A few minutes later, Stefan returned and pulled Bonnie to the side.

"Bon, we have a problem."

"What?"

"Josh got into an accident. He's here in surgery as we speak."

"What?!" Bonnie said a little too loudly.

"What's wrong?" Amber asked.

"Nothing uh, Josh was making his way over and some people got into an accident and it's delaying him from getting here."

"Okay, as long as he's safe." Amber rested her head back on the pillow.

Bonnie felt like she was going to burst into tears, but she knew that she had to stay strong.

"Stefan, what are we going to do?"

Stefan looked at her worriedly. He had no idea what they were going to do, but he had to think of something fast.

A/N: Will Josh survive his surgery, or will Amber become a single parent? We shall see...