Ahhh I can't believe the summer finale is tonight! And just a couple hours away! I am soo excited! I got this chapter done very quickly and was going to post it after the finale but I figured I'd be nice and let ya'll have it before then! The next chapter is probably going to be another long wait as I'm going on vacation this weekend and have loads to do before then. Also I have a few twists up my sleeve for this story!

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But anyway, here it is! I think ya'll are going to love it! Please review!

And kuddos if you can figure out what famous movie this chapter's title is from. 2 Hints: A man says it to his scared daughter. And this movie is very famous and long.

Amanda

Chapter Nine: It's Goodbye For Now

Aria's POV:

"I love loving you." Ezra whispered into my ear.

"And I love being loved by you." My head was resting on Ezra's shoulder and I smiled as I felt his lips press a soft kiss on the top of my head.

It was 7 A.M on Friday morning, the day Ezra was leaving for New York, and we were cuddled up his bed, neglecting to get up because this would be the last day I would see him for a whole week. I had told my mom Wednesday night that the LaGuardia school of art had sent me a letter saying they would be delighted for me too come join them, typed up by none other than Spencer herself. My mom had believed it and by Thursday evening a quarter of my room was already packed up. But she didn't know about my pregnancy yet, and I figured with my morning sickness becoming more frequent that she would figure it out sooner or later, I was waiting on time and gauging what her reaction might be. Laying in Ezra's arms at night a thousand different scenarios would run through my head about the reaction I would receive once my mom found out the truth, and I was only wishing for one too come true.

"Aria?" Ezra's voice, etched with worry, shattered my thoughts.

"Hmm?" I looked up at him from under my eyelashes.

"What's wrong babe?"

"I'm scared Ezra" I whispered, my voice cracking.

"What are you scared of?" He sat up on the bed, facing me, and took my hands in his.

"My mom finding out. She is going to be so upset, what if this causes her to never speak to me again? I don't think I can handle a repeat of what happened when she found out about Meredith."

"Aria, no matter what her reaction is, you will always have me, and your friends. Don't ever forget that. We love you, and your not going to go through this alone. If your parents don't accept us, well then there isn't much we can do but go on with our lives and hope they will come to terms with it."

"You're right, there is absolutely nothing they can do about it now. It's too late, because we're already a family." I smiled at Ezra, and he smiled back, leaning in to kiss me on the forehead.

"That's right." He whispered against my skin. "Now, why don't you make a doctor's appointment so we can find out more about our little baby, while I go jump in the shower?"

"Yes sir." I giggled, climbing out from under the covers to retrieve my cell phone. I was glad to be staying home from school today so that I could get extra time with Ezra before he left for New York at 3.

After browsing online for a gynecologist and finding one that sounded perfect, I dialed the office number. It rang twice before a lady picked up on the other line.

"Albany Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology, how may I help you?"

After making an appointment to be seen just a few days after my arrival in New York, I whipped up some vanilla pancakes and opened a bottle of wine that Ezra had forgot to pack, albeit on purpose. I was finishing the last few pancakes when Ezra finally stepped out of the bathroom.

"Wow!" He motioned to the wine glass and pile of pancakes already sitting on the table, next to a bowl of various fruit I had found in the fridge. "You really know how to make breakfast. What's this for anyway?" He smiled.

I turned the stove off and set the second plate of pancakes on the table before turning to him. "Well thank you. Obviously only you can drink the wine, I'll just settle with milk. And I just thought you should have one last decent meal before you were without me for a week." I teased, leaning up on my tiptoes to kiss him on the lips.

"Ha, funny."

A few playful minutes into the our meal I changed the subject to a more serious note. "So . . . I'm going to tell my mom tonight."

Ezra almost choked on his wine. "To-tonight? Are you sure you're ready?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. Ezra, you told me earlier it didn't matter what her reaction was, remember?"

"Yeah I know. I just thought you would give it another day or two, until you told her."

"She's gonna find out sooner or later, and we both know that sooner is best. I've already kept if from her for too long."

Ezra smiled, responding by squeezing my hand reassuringly, and in that moment that was exactly what I needed.

"It's just a week Aria, it'll go by quicker than you think."

I pulled away from him, sniffling as he wiped tears from my eyes. I hadn't meant to get so emotional, damn hormones. "I'm gonna miss you so much." I cried, fresh tears spilling down my cheeks. Ezra wrapped his arms around me again, pressing his lips to my head.

"I'm gonna miss you too baby." He soothingly rubbed his thumb in circles on my back.

"I wish I could just go with you today."

"I know baby, I know you do." He pulled away a few seconds later, holding me at arms length in front of me. "Hey . . ." He whispered, lifting my chin so that I was looking at him. "I love you."

"I love you too." My voice cracked. Another tear slid down my face but Ezra was quick to wipe it away as he leaned down caught my lips with his.

I immediately kissed him back, passion running through my veins like a freshly lit fire. I pushed my tongue past his lips and into his mouth, and soon his tongue was in mine. Ezra kept nibbling on my lips seductively and I fought hard to keep from pushing us over to the couch. When we finally pulled away, both breathing heavily, my mouth tasted like salty tears and wine.

"I love you." I whimpered

"I love you too." His soft hands caressed my cheeks.

"I'll see you soon?" I said, but it came out as a question.

Ezra simply nodded, placing his hands in his pockets.

"Bye." I was halfway out the door when Ezra's voice stopped me.

"Aria, I'll call you every night. I promise." His eyes were glossy and I could tell he was trying not to cry. I nodded my head and left before I could see him in any more pain.

I shut my car door, tears still streamed down my face as I pulled out of the parking lot for the last time and began the drive home. Both of my parent's cars were in the driveway when I pulled in. A nervous chill ran down my spine, but then I realized it was probably the best time to tell them. Mike was at lacrosse practice, and I figured it was best to leave him out of this, and explain it to him later on. I shut the car door and quietly walked up the paved path to the door. My hand froze when I touched the knob, I was really doing this. I took a deep breath and pushed the door open. I instantly heard the chatter of my parents talking in the living room. I stepped forward so I was visible to the both of them. They both looked up quickly.

"Aria, what's wrong?" My mom was the first to notice my reddened eyes and tear-stained cheeks.

"Mom . . . Dad. There's something I have to tell you and . . . you're not going to like it. Two things actually."