Chapter 11

Veronica had pages and pages of information she was jotting down to build a case. So far, she had enough information presented to help with her daughter's case and plenty of information for plea bargaining with the other girl's case when they presented the cops with their information. Peter set up a video of the events so Veronica could go back and review information. Spencer started by telling the story of the night Ali "disappeared." The other three added in all the information they had on that night too. They kept building and adding their own personal stories. Caleb and Hanna sat on the grey couch in front of the fire place. Caleb's hand in hers, fingers interlocked. A couple times Hanna got choked up and embarrassed and Caleb never left her side. He would gently stroke her hand with his thumb and encourage her to go on. It was what was best for everyone. Six excruciating hours later, three note pads full, four relieved girls and everything was out. Ashley, Pam, Ella and Byron had come a couple hours into it as well for added support. All the secrets and all the lies that had chained the girls to the past were now in the air and ready to be put to bed. There were still pieces missing but the evidence that was collected was enough to lessen the girl's punishments. As Hanna, Caleb and Ashley left the Hastings's home, they knew the clock was ticking until the information was going to be presented to the police. Hanna told everyone about her pregnancy and the surgery she was going to have that week. Veronica felt it was best to wait until after the surgery so that all of the girls would be prepared for the after effects of coming forward. Two days. Hanna had to wait two whole days to be able to finally be freed from Alison and open the investigation in the search for 'A.' But in the mean time, she had to also prepare herself for surgery that could ultimately effect her and her unborn child's future.

Thursday came all too quickly. Hanna was directed to not eat nor drink anything past midnight the previous day because of the anesthetics that would be administered. That really wasn't a problem for the physically ravished teen and her complete lack of an appetite. Since learning of the pregnancy, Caleb fully stepped up and was there for Hanna at all times. He even set his alarm and helped Hanna get ready for the surgery at the crack of dawn. Ashley greeted the two downstairs handing Caleb a 'to go' mug of coffee before leaving. Once they arrived Hanna checked in and had and filled out more paper work. Caleb held her hand until her name was called and the trio was shuttled off the pre-op room. There Hanna was instructed to change into a gown and put on some booties and a hair cap.

"Hey babe, you ready?" Caleb leaned in giving Hanna a kiss on the forehead.

Tears quickly escaped from the bright blue eyes. The aqua colored gown and surgical hat really brought out her sparkling eyes "I'm really scared." She uttered in a low tone.

"It's okay baby, we will be here and doctor Green said that it is a fairly easy procedure. The girls said they would be over when you were in recovery okay, Honey?" Ashley bent over placing a tender kiss on her daughter's forehead. "It will be over before you know it!"

Doctor Green then entered the room and asked Hanna a few questions.

"Okay Miss Marin, your surgery nurse will be in as soon as we are ready." He then patted her knee and exited the room.

"Alright Hanna," the mid thirty something nurse stated pulling the sides up on the hospital bed, "we are ready for you." Caleb leaned over and gave her one more kiss.

Thirty minutes later Doctor Green made his way to the waiting room where Ashley and Caleb were anxiously waiting.

"She did great. Everything went exactly as planned and she is waking up in recovery now. Her nurse should be out in about fifteen minutes and you can go and join her in room 214."

A huge sigh of relief washed over Ashley and she stood up to thank Doctor Green. Caleb followed suit and gave Doctor Green a firm hand shake as well.

"Babe, hey? How are you feeling?" Caleb muttered while stroking Hanna's blonde locks away from her face.

"Ugggggh." She replied groggily

"It's ok, Han. Just go back to sleep." Ashley cooed taking her seat on the other side of her daughter.

A few hours passed and Hanna fully started waking up again. The nurse came in periodically to check if she needed something and to take her vitals.

"Can I get some jello or something?" Hanna asked when the nurse came back in.

"You are starting to feel a little hungry? That's great! Would you like lemon or lime?" the peppy RN asked.

"Lemon."

"I will be right back with that!"

Ashley and Caleb looked over at one another and smiled.

"I see we already are having a little improvement, huh?" Ashley beamed looking at her daughter.

"We will see I guess." The recovering girl mumbled back.

"Wow Han, I haven't seen you eat that much in forever." Caleb grinned as Hanna pushed away the half eaten bowl of the yellow substance.

"I actually feel like I don't have to puke my guts out." She smiled relieved that maybe the end was insight. A few moments later Hanna's phone began to blow up. Emily and Aria were calling to see if they could finally come up and see their friend. Ashley answered and told the girls Hanna's room number.

"Hey, you look great Han." Emily said leaning down giving Hanna a gentle hug. Aria set down a vase of daisies and a bouquet of balloons before greeting Hanna too.

"How are you doing?" Aria asked bending into a light embrace.

"I officially ate a portion of jello and I have yet to throw it up. Its been like 20 minutes." She stated sarcastically.

"That's great!" Emily chimed in.

"Thank you guys for the presents and for coming." Hanna stated sincerely looking at the cards.

"The flowers are from Spencer, she was really bummed she couldn't make it but since she is on bail she isn't allowed to leave her house." Aria stated while taking a seat next to Mrs. Marin's. The group talked and joked for awhile until the nurse came back in.

"Alright Hanna, the ultrasound technician will be in a little bit to make sure everything is ok with the baby. So we need whoever is going to go, to step out right now before she comes in ok?" Emily and Aria grabbed their purses when Hanna piped in, "Do you guys want to stay?" Emily and Aria exchanged glances. "Are you sure?" the tall athletic one asked. "Positive." Hanna stated with a smile.

"Alright, I will let her know you are ready then." The small nurse stated grabbing her clipboard.

The tech set up her equipment and the room became silent as the black screen suddenly filled with a little white, very active image. Everyone's eyes were peeled to the screen as the tech took measurement.

"Everything looks great Hanna," the tech stated.

"Oh my gosh, its amazing!" Aria squealed as she stared at the perfect little being bouncing around on the screen.

"It has your little nose Han." Emily smiled patting her friend's leg. Ashley leaned over, "That's what I said!"

"This child will come out posing, its so use to having pictures of it taken all the time." Ashley laughed.

"I guess its just like its mother then." Caleb smirked at his girlfriend.

A smile suddenly spread over Hanna's face as she looked around the room at all the love and support she had. If she could get through this, Hanna knew that she could deal with everything else that was coming up too and then she could finally have her happily ever after.

Authors Note: Thank you Little Lovers for your continued support. I have been suuuuuper busy with moving, work and college starting back up BUT I know how loyal my supporters are so I took some precious sleep time and worked on this. I can't lie either, I was super sad without my PLL fix on Tuesday. I also added some "fluffy" moments to this piece because, who the hell doesn't need some #Haleb loving going on? Enjoy, comment, let me know what you think….