Soda walked into the house and saw Darry asleep on the couch with Hailey in his arms. Looking around he couldn't see the rest of his gang or Jay's gang. He walked into the kitchen and grabbed the chocolate milk container and took a swig from the container.

"I drink from that too you know," A female voice said. Soda turned to see Violet standing there smiling lightly.

"Sorry," Soda muttered wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "I don't backwash…" He said smiling. Violet laughed lightly and sat at the kitchen table.

"How you feeling Violet?" He asked sitting beside her, putting an arm around her shoulders. She sighed and put her face in her hands.

"I'm terrified. I know it was Kessler, and it keeps running through my head, what if Hailey had been there? Her and Jay... He would have killed Jay… and taken Hailey from me. I just can't lose Hailey. Not ever." Soda nodded, and waited for her to continue. "I mean at the same time… Now that I'm with Darry, Kessler might come after you guys and I don't want that to happen…"

"Listen Vi, we can all handle ourselves, and besides, none of us walk alone anymore. Not since what happened with Pony and Johnny, we'll be fine alright? And you know Darry would do anything to keep you safe. All of us would Vi, you're part of the family." Violet nodded, and Soda smiled at her, giving her that reassuring smile he always used.

"So, tell me Soda, how was the date?" Violet asked smiling, and Soda grinned.

"It was amazing, we went to some ranch and took a trail ride around the property, and went into a river and joked around a bit. It was… the best date I've ever been on, I felt like I could be myself around her, and she wouldn't judge me." Violet smiled,

"She sounds like a keeper Soda," Soda nodded, and Violet stood up.

"I'm going to head to the store Soda, I'll be back later." She said, getting up.

"Well here I'll give you a ride; I mean sleepy head don't need his truck." Shaking her head, Violet smiled.

"No Soda it's alright, really. I'm just going to get some girl stuff."

"Vi come on, I'm not going to let you walk while Kessler is out there. I'll wait in the car if it makes you feel better…" Violet sighed and nodded, All Curtis boys are too stubborn for their own good, she thought. Soda grinned and grabbed the keys. Violet gave him directions to 'a store that has cheap girl stuff,' which ended up being the free clinic.

"Vi? Uhm… Why are we here?" Violet looked at Soda and looked away,

"You can stay in the car if you want, but I might be a while." Soda shook his head and got out with Violet. Both walked in and sat in the waiting room, until Violet's name was called. She got up, looking back at Soda, giving him the last chance to back out. He stood up with her, and followed them into the room. The doctor quickly scanned the notes, and looked up at Violet and smiled.

"Hello Violet, I'm Doctor James, and I'll be your doctor for the day," He said laughing. Violet smiled, and sat on the bed, Soda taking one of the chairs.

"It says you've been experiencing sickness every morning? And you've been peeing frequently? Anything else?" Violet nodded and blushed.

"My… my breasts have been really sore… and I've been really tired." She said, blushing. Dr. James nodded, keeping a straight face.

"Alright Violet, can you lift your shirt for me?" Violet nodded, and lifted her shirt, showing a slightly enlarged stomach area, Soda noted. The doctor very lightly pressed down, and Violet squirmed.

"It's uncomfortable…" She said, looking at Dr. James. He nodded, and handed her a vile.

"Can you please go to the washroom? I need a urine sample to test." He said, and she nodded, getting up and walking out of the room. Dr. James looked at Soda.

"Are you her boyfriend?" He asked, and Soda went red and shook his head.

"Her boyfriend is my brother… I just gave her a ride here." Dr. James nodded, and looked at his chart.

"So, do you think your brother will be able to handle a child?" Soda looked up alarmed,

"She's pregnant?"

"Yes, I believe so. Some of the most common pregnancy signs are; morning sickness, soreness of breasts, frequent urinating, and by the way she said it was uncomfortable for me to press on her abdomen, I can tell she is pregnant. Did her abdomen look enlarged to you?" Soda nodded, and the doctor smiled.

"Then why do you need her to pee in the container?" Soda asked, confused.

"I want to be sure before I tell her, and I trust you won't say anything?" Soda nodded quickly, pale as a ghost. Violet walked in, holding the vile wrapped in paper towel. She smiled and handed him the vile, and smiled at Soda.

"Okay, I will call you later in the week Violet." She nodded, and looked up at the doctor,

"Am I pregnant?" She asked, and the doctor sighed.

"I believe so. I'll send this," He rose the vile, "to the lab to get tested, and we'll go from there alright?" She nodded, and Soda noticed a panicked look in her eyes. Apparently the doctor did too.

"Soda can I talk to Violet alone for a few moments?" Soda nodded, and walked out.

"Are you alright Violet? Are you going to be able to handle a child?" Violet sighed and shrugged.

"I don't know. The father… He's struggling with money. I live with my brother, but there is no way I'm going to keep this from him." Doctor James wrote a few notes down on his chart, and looked back up at her.

"Well ma'am, we have the option of you keeping it, or… there is always adoption." Violets eyes widened and she looked up.

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