Hey folks, sorry for the lack of details during the Cartman/Red date. I figured if I added too much, it would get wordy and would put everyone to sleep. I'll do better next time. I appreciate the feedback I've gotten through the reviews and the PMs. As usual R&R! Enjoy! :-)

Chapter 24

Stan's POV

I was released from the hospital about a month ago after being in there for almost two weeks. I'm recovering just fine and I even went back to work. Thank goodness it's a desk job. After work, I decided to meet up with Kyle and Kenny for happy hour since I don't have Belle today.

"Damn, so Wendy's pregnant?" Kenny asks, shocked by the news.

I nod. "Yup, 16 weeks. We're going to find out the gender in two weeks. I can't wait!"

"Congrats dude! So obviously my sister doesn't know or else she would've had a fit."

I shake my head. "No, she doesn't. I don't need her making my life hell anyway. We're finally in a good place." I'm hoping Kenny won't say anything to her for awhile.

"Maybe you are. She's not! She hates this custody agreement."

I laugh. "She only hates it because she hates that I live with Wendy."

"So what are your plans with Wendy anyway?" Kyle asks me.

"What do you mean?"

"You're having a baby. Are you planning to marry her?"

I shrug. "Maybe somewhere down the line. I'm not ready for marriage."

Kyle raises his eyebrow. "But you were ready to make a baby with her?"

"Well it's not like the baby was planned. It just kind of happened."

"It was planned the moment you had unprotected sex. You need to stop making all these babies if you're not going to stick with the mother."

"Everyone can't do it the honest way like you and Nicole did. How is my godson Isaiah anyway?"

"He's doing well, you should come by and visit sometime." He frowns. "Don't try to change the subject. You still should have some plan about what you and Wendy are going to do."

I sigh. He's right as much as I hate to admit it. "I think she wants to get married."

"Why do you think that?"

"When first found out she was pregnant she started crying and one of the things she mentioned is we're not married."

"So what's stopping you from putting a ring on it?" Kenny asks.

"I don't want to marry her just because we have a child together. I want to marry her because we love each other and want to spend the rest of our lives together."

"Don't make her a mother, if you wouldn't make her a wife."

"You're one to talk! I don't see you settling down with anyone!" I playfully punch Kenny in the shoulder.

"I didn't get anyone pregnant either."

"Shit happens. Why are you guys being such douches about my situation?"

"Because you keep making bad decisions." Kyle tells me. "You keep bringing kids into this world not knowing what you want to do with them or their mothers and it's not fair."

"I would hate for you do to Wendy what you did to my sister." Kenny adds. "She was never this anger and bitter."

"It's different with Karen." I try to explain. "We were never in a relationship and didn't like each other enough to be in one. It was just a one night stand that resulted in a pregnancy."

"Is that what you think? You think she didn't want to be with you?"

"Well she didn't act like she did."

"That's because you made it clear that it was an accident and you didn't want her. You broke Karen's heart. Why do you think I kicked your ass?"

Damn, I really feel guilty. I never knew that crazy girl had feelings for me. "I'm sorry Kenny."

"I'm not the one you need to apologize to!"

"Karen would never hear me out to get an apology."

"You could try!" I can tell Kenny is starting to get annoyed.

"Anyways," Kyle cuts in obviously taking note of Kenny's tone. "So do you think marriage is in the cards for you and Wendy ever?"

I shrug. "I'm not thinking about marriage right now Kyle."

"Do you love her?"

"Of course I do, but I'm not in love with her. I don't think she's in love with me either. We're a new couple and we're just not there yet. I'll ask her to marry me when and if the time is right."

Kyle puts his hands up in defeat. "Fair enough."

"Whether or not we get married, our child will be well taken care of. As will Belle."

"Good." Both Kenny and Kyle say in unison.

"Dude, I need another damn drink. You guys have stressed me out with all this love and marriage talk." I tell them as Kenny starts laughing.

"We just want you to grow up and do the right thing." Kyle tells me.

"I'm doing what's right. I'm there for my kids. That's what really matters, right?"

"Yeah you're right..." I don't think Kyle agrees, I think he's just saying that to shut me up.

"Thank you. Now let's drink." To be honest, I would love to marry Wendy. I really would. But she pisses me off the way she defends Cartman to me. I think she has some unresolved feelings for him. Until she gets her mind off him, there's no way in hell we could get married.

Wendy's POV

On my break, I decided to go down to urgent care and pay Red a visit. I feel like we got off on a bad foot and I don't like that. I mean we use to be friends. I want to get that friendship back on track. "Hey Red!" I greet her once I see her.

She turns and looks at me. "Oh hi Wendy. What brings you down here?"

"I thought I would chat with you. I didn't like how we started off the last time we saw each other so I wanted to start over. Do you have a minute?"

She nods. "I can take a break, let's go to the nurse's station so I can let them know."

"Sure." I follow her to the nurse's station.

"Hey ladies, I'm taking my 15." Red informs them when we get to the nurse's station.

"No problem." One of the nurses tells her. "Oh Red, before you go, you had a delivery."

"Really?"

The nurse lifts up a vase with what looks like two maybe three dozen roses in it. She smiles and reads the card. "Are those from a boyfriend?" I ask. I'm hoping she does have one which means she's not chasing after Stan.

"Something like that." She continues mooning over the roses. "They're from Cartman."

My jaw drops. "Cartman? As in Eric Cartman?" I can't believe he's sending her flowers! He said he would do that for his wife. She's not his wife.

She nods. "Yeah, he wants me to meet him for dinner tonight. He can be so sweet."

"I didn't know you two were dating."

"We've been hanging out a lot lately."

"For how long?"

"About a month now." He must have started seeing her after he came to the hospital to tell Stan he was dropping the charges. I can't believe Red of all people.

"Does he see it as you two are just "hanging out" or does he think you're dating?"

Red raises her eyebrow. "Why does it matter?"

"Because I know Cartman. If he's buying you flowers like this, then he probably thinks it's more than hanging out."

"We're just having some fun."

"Cartman isn't the type to just have fun. He's looking for something serious. He's looking for a wife!"

"So I'm not looking for something serious? I'm just taking my time." She puts the flowers down. "Why do you care anyway? The last time I checked you were with Stan. Plus judging by your little baby bump, I see the rumors about you being pregnant are true. Congrats."

I rub my stomach. "Thank you. I care because Cartman is my friend and I don't want to see him get hurt!"

She laughs. "Really Wendy? Is that all it is? Or maybe you have feelings for Cartman you know the same feelings he has for you, but you turned down. Yeah he told me all about that. He tried hard to get you and you rejected him over and over again. So deal with the decision you made and have a nice life with Stan and stay out of mine and Cartman's." She turns to walk off.

"He's still a virgin!" I blurt out.

"So?"

"So? He's waiting for marriage so don't expect to get any anytime soon unless you say I do."

She smirks. "Oh I can change that."

Hearing her say that really pissed me off! "Don't you dare! He's a very nice decent guy, don't make him break his vow to himself! That's one of his most admirable qualities!"

"That's none of your business if he does." She picks up the flowers. "You have a good day, I have to get back to work." She walks off.

What a bitch! She doesn't give a damn about Cartman! She's going to use him and break his heart I just know it. I have to warn him about what kind of woman he's dealing with. I can't stand by and watch her hurt him. He's too decent of a guy and he doesn't deserve this!

Preview:

Wendy confronts Cartman about Red.

Stan asks Wendy if she has feelings for Cartman.