Chapter 12

Jimmy came downstairs to see Diana pacing back and forth with a look of panic on her face.

"Diana, what's wrong."

"Molly and Alex will be home soon Jimmy."

"Yeah so."

"Well we have to tell them. Oh god Jimmy, what if they don't take this well. I'm more worried about Molly than Alex. He seems to take everything in his stride but Molly."

"Hey, come on. It'll be fine. Don't stress yourself out about this okay. It's not good for you or the baby."

"You're right, I know you are. I still can't believe this is happening."

"It's a surprise to say the least but we are happy right."

"Ofcourse we are. I love you."

Jimmy kissed Diana and they stood in each others arms for a few moments before they heard the front door opening and Diana jumped out of Jimmy's arms quickly. Molly amd Alex came though arguing as usual.

"Hiya kids. Anything wrong." Jimmy asked.

"Aww Dad seriously, Alex is just, arrgh, he's an idiot."

"How come. Alex what did you do."

"She was talking to my friend Josh and I just happened to mention that she still slept with her teddy bear."

"Dad, I'm gonna kill him."

"Okay guys that's enough. Alex, apologise to your Sister."

"I didn't lie Dad."

"Alex, you embarassed her. Apologise." Diana said.

"Sorry."

"Like you mean Alex."

"Sorry Moll."

"Idiot." She snapped.

Diana glance at Jimmy and smiled. Molly looked up to see thhe strange looks they were giving each other.

"What's up with you two." Molly asked.

"What's that Moll."

"You look weird Dad, both of you. Oh, Gran, are you feeling any better."

"I am actually thank you."

"Did you go to the Doctor."

"I did."

"So what did they say."

"Well actually that's what your Father and I want to talk to you about."

"Aww Dad, you haven't gone and gotten Gran pregnant have you." Molly laughed.

Alex started laughing along with Molly and then both looked up and realised that Diana and Jimmy had very serious looks displayed on their faces.

"Oh my god. You have, haven't you." Molly said, in a high ptched voice.

"Wow." Came Alex only word.

"Molly love listen."

"God Dad, how could you. It was bad enough when we thought you'd gotten Siobhan pregnant but Gran. She's old."

"Hey, that's enough. Now I know you're in shock but whats done is done. I know it's a bit of a surprise but…"

"You call this a surprise. Suprises are good things. Does Mum know."

"Not yet Molly."

"Oh my god. I HATE YOU BOTH."Molly screamed.

Molly stood up and ran up the stairs, slamming her bedroom door behind her. Jimmy moved closer to Diana and wrapped his arm around her and she burst into tears.

"Don't cry Gran. I'm happy for you."

"Oh thank you Alex. I knew we could reply on you." She sniffed.

"Moll will come around, she's just in shock. It is a big surprise."

"You're a good kid Alex."

"Good enough to give me 10 quid for the Cinema." He winked at Jimmy.

"Yeah alright, here you go. Back by 10pm thought alright."

"Cheers Dad."

Alex was just about to leave when he turned back and went over and gave Diana a hug.

"Congratulations Gran."

"Thanks Alex."

Alex left and Diana started to cry again. All Jimmy could do was comfort her until her tears subsided. He guided her over to sofa where she ended up snuggled upto him.

"You okay."

"I'm sorry Jimmy."

"You've nothing to apologise for. Molly's the one who should be sorry."

"She has every right to be angry Jimmy. It's not everyday her Dad and Gran tell her they're having baby together. I should go talk to her."

"I'll do it if you like."

"No, it should be me."

"Are you sure you're up to it."

"I don't really have much choice, do I."

Diana got up from Jimmy's embrace and made her way up the stairs to Molly's room. She knocked twice before she heard Molly yell "GO AWAY". She knocked another few times before she heard Molly stomping towards the door and opened it.

"WHAT."

"Molly, can we talk."

"WHAT FOR."

"Please dear."

"Fine."

Molly walked back over to her bed as Diana walked in and closed the door behind her and went to sit beside Molly.

"I know this is a huge shock for you Molly."

"You get that do you."

"Please remember that I am still your Grandmother, so drop the attitude please."

"How could you let this happen Gran, and at your age."

"It's not like we planned it Molly."

"Haven't you heard of protection."

"I don't need your sarcasm Molly."

"I wasn't being."

"Okay, I'll admit that Jimmy and I were careless but it's happened and we can't change it. There's going to be a baby in this house and I need your support."

Molly didn't say anything, just sat quielty listening to Diana.

"It is scary for me too, you know. At my age Molly, there are risks."

"What risks." Molly asked, suddenly worried.

"High blood pressure, premature labour, even miscarriage."

"Then why risk it Gran."

"Because this baby deserves a chance and we want it. It's a human being Molly, to just dismiss it so quickly is cruel."

"How many months are you?"

"Only 4 weeks, but everything seems fine so far."

"I'm sorry for being a bitch Gran." Molly sobbed.

"Oh darling, come here."

Diana gathered Molly in her arms as she cried and then Diana started too.

"Why are you crying." Molly asked, looking up.

"Hormones." She smiled, through her tears.

To Be Continued…