Chapter 11: The Truth Is Revealed

Brenda and Dylan's house – Brenda and Dylan are lying in bed talking to each other – September 7th, 1994 – 7 a.m.

"I am so nervous to how the gang is going to the fact that I am pregnant" Brenda says.

"There is no need to be nervous because everyone will support you no matter what happens to you" Dylan says.

"I hope that you are right Dylan" Brenda says and places a hand on her stomach.

"I cannot believe that we will have our first child eight months from now" Dylan says.

"Neither can I Dylan. I am worried about how my physical therapy will affect our baby" Brenda says.

"We can ask Maria" Dylan says.

"I hope that she says that it won't affect our baby because I don't want anything to harm our baby" Brenda says.

"You are already sounding like a mother" Dylan says rubbing her back.

"Do you think anyone suspects that I'm pregnant?" Brenda asks.

"I don't think so. Brandon and Donna know that you are pregnant plus Andrea suspects that you are pregnant. I know that they will be there for us and for our baby Brenda" Dylan says and Brenda smiles at him.

"Are you ready to start the day?" Brenda asks.

"Yes, I am. Let's get out of bed and start the day" Dylan says and then they get out of bed to start the day.

University of California – The quad – Brenda and Dylan are sitting a table talking to each other – 8 a.m.

"Did you tell everyone to meet us at The Peach Pit at 4 p.m. Brenda?" Dylan asks.

"Yes, I did and they told me that they would all be there on time" Brenda says.

"How are you feeling considering that you had morning sickness this morning?" Dylan asks.

"I am feeling a little better" Brenda says.

"The doctor said it could get worse but I will be here for you whether it does or not" Dylan says rubbing her back.

"Thank you Dylan. That means a lot to me" Brenda says and notices Brandon walking towards them.

"Today's the big day. You are finally going to tell the gang that you are pregnant" Brandon says sitting down in the seat next to Brenda.

"Yes, it is Brandon. I bet you cannot wait for this baby to call you Uncle Brandon" Brenda says smiling.

"That is something I am looking forward to" Brandon says.

"We are still scared about being parents though" Brenda says.

"You are going to be a great mother" Dylan says.

"Are we still meeting in the parking lot after class?" Brenda asks.

"Yes, that is the plan" Dylan says.

"It is almost time for class" Brandon says.

"Are you ready to go?" Dylan asks Brenda.

"Yes, I am. Let's go" Brenda says, they get up out of their seats and walk to their classes together.

University of California – The parking lot outside the quad – Dylan is driving his car out of the parking lot and Brenda is thinking about her pregnancy – 12 p.m.

"What are you thinking about?" Dylan asks.

"I am just worried that my physical therapy might harm our baby" Brenda says.

"I am sure that it won't but even if it does the doctors will tell us what to do to keep you and the baby healthy" Dylan says.

"I guess so" Brenda says and the car ride continues in silence.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre – The physical therapy room – Brenda is doing some push ups while Dylan is giving her some moral support. Maria is watching her to make sure that she is all right – 12: 30 p.m.

"How am I doing so far Maria?" Brenda asks.

"You are doing great. You can stand up now and then sit over there because I need to talk to you and Dylan about your pregnancy" Maria says and Brenda sits next down in the chair next to Dylan.

"What's wrong?" Dylan asks.

"I understand that you might have some concerns over whether your physical therapy will affect you pregnancy but I can assure you that it won't harm you or your baby in any way whatsoever" Maria says.

"That's a relief" Brenda says.

"How is Brenda doing?" Dylan asks Maria.

"She is progressing better than I expected but I still want to see her until Dr. Marshall says that it is all right to stop the physical therapy" Maria says.

"That sounds like a plan to me" Brenda says.

"When would you like to see us again?" Dylan asks.

"I would like to see you a week from today. I want you to continue working on your exercises though" Maria says.

"I can do that" Brenda says.

"See you soon" Maria says and leaves the room.

"Are you ready to go?" Dylan asks.

"Yes, I am. Let's go" Brenda says and they leave the hospital to go to The Peach Pit.

The Peach Pit – Andrea, Brandon, Brenda, David, Donna, Dylan, Kelly and Steve are all sitting at the gang's regular booth – 1:30 p.m.

"What is the big news?" Steve asks.

"Do you want to tell them or should I?" Brenda asks Dylan.

"You can tell them" Dylan says to Brenda.

"This isn't easy for me to say but I recently found out that I am pregnant" Brenda says.

"Did you just say that you're pregnant?" Kelly asks.

"Yes, I did. We found out a week ago" Brenda says pointing to Dylan.

"When is the baby due?" David asks.

"The baby is due on May 8th of next year" Brenda says.

"How come they didn't find out that you are pregnant sooner than now?" Steve asks.

"My doctor told me that they didn't run a pregnancy test when I was there so that it is why I never found out until recently that I am pregnant" Brenda says.

"I will help you if you need any help in terms of what to hear later on in your pregnancy or anything else" Andrea says.

"Thank you. I may just take you up on that" Brenda says.

"Have you had any morning sickness yet?" Kelly asks.

"Yes, it started last week" Brenda says as Dylan rubs her back.

"Let's talk about something else until we have to back to class" Dylan says.

"I like that idea" Brandon says and they continue talking until they all have to go back to class.

Brenda and Dylan's house – Brenda and Dylan are lying in bed talking to each other – 9 p.m.

"Is it too early to want to buy baby clothes?" Brenda asks Dylan.

"No, I don't think so" Dylan says.

"I am happy to hear you say that because I was wondering if we could go baby shopping after my physical therapy appointment next week" Brenda says.

"I like the sound of that. We could go to the mall, buy some baby items and have lunch afterwards" Dylan says.

"I didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic about this Dylan. I love your idea of what we could do after my physical therapy appointment" Brenda says.

"I am enthusiastic because I am so happy that we are having a baby together. I want to be a better father to our baby than he ever was to me" Dylan says.

"I have faith that you will be a great father to our baby Dylan" Brenda says yawning

"Thank you for saying that Brenda" Dylan says yawning.

"I love you Dylan" Brenda says.

"I love you Brenda" Dylan says and then they kiss passionately on the lips.

They pull away from the kiss and smile at each other. They fall asleep wrapped up in each other's arms and dream of what their lives will be like after their baby is born. Brenda and Dylan have gone through a lot since they got back together but their relationship has only gotten stronger since then because they talk more and they always tell each other about how they are feeling at that particular moment. Their baby will help bring them closer because it will make them realize how much they truly love each other. There are still many challenges that they have to face but as long as they face them together there is nothing that they cannot do as long as they have each other by their side.

Note: This chapter focused on the fears of Brenda being pregnant and if her physical therapy would affect her pregnancy. Brenda and Dylan dealt with these issues in a very mature manner and it helped them to realize that Brenda should take it easy as her pregnancy progresses because this will help to insure that their baby is born healthy. The next chapter will take place a week after this one ends and it will focus on preparing to have a baby. It will deal with such issues as what should Brenda eat now that she is pregnant, buying baby items and how having a baby will affect Brenda and Dylan's relationship.