Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon or any of it's characters.

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Growing Families

Chase walked along the dirt path to Harmonica Town when he noticed two figures walking towards him. Chase squinted and blocked the sunlight so that his vision could focus on the people walking ever so slowly his way. It turn out to be Kathy and Owen. Owen was caring what seemed to be a diaper bag in one hand and the other one was resting on Kathy's shoulder while Kathy hold their new addition to their family in her arms. A baby boy.

They both came to a stop when they noticed Chase walking their way. "Oh Chase! Headin' to work already? My dad's givin me some time off so I can look after Roy."

Chase nodded. "Congrats. The baby I mean."

Owen blushes ever so slightly and nodded. "Thanks! We where about to head over to your place and introduce him to you guys."

"Oh, I don't think that's a good idea. Our house is being renovated so…it's a bit of a disaster."

"Oh…now that's a real shame. Well you guys are more than welcome to come and give us a visit anytime!"

"Thanks, I'll give Molly the news." Chase then waved the couple goodbye and continued his way to Harmonica Town.

Chase had just finished washing some dishes and was now drying them when he heard the bell ring announcing a customer. Chase looked up and raised a brow. Gill was making his way towards the stools rather sluggishly and looked as if he had turned into a zombie, to say the least. Once he took a seat on one of the stools he slumped forward on the counter and lifted a finger indicating he wanted something to drink. Chase quickly set a glass of tomato juice next to Gill and a bodigizer. Gill lifted his head and Chase grimaced at the unusual color in Gill's complexion and the dark circles under his eyes.

"I take it you've gotten more work from the Mayor?"

Gill let out an exasperated and rather exhausted sigh. "If only that was the case…" he then took a sip of his juice and then rubbed his eyes. "It's Luna…"

"Oh?"

"I mean I'm happy and everything…but she's become quite demanding and now she get's these weird cravings in the most ungodly hours!"

Chase raised a brow confused. "Cravings?"

"You know…CRAVINGS." When Gill noticed no reaction from Chase he rubbed his temples and let out an annoyed sigh. "To put it bluntly, she's pregnant."

There was an awkward silence and Chase took the opportunity to busy himself and started cleaning the counter. "Congrats."

"Thanks…"

Another awkward silence.

"So…?"

Chase lifted his head and looked at the tired Gill. "So what?"

"So when are you guys going to have your own little bundle of joy?"

As soon as Gill finished his sentence, Chase slipped and hit his head on the counter.

Gill frowned and rested his head on one hand. "I take it not anytime soon right?"

Chase ran his fingers through his hair nervously and felt his cheeks heat up a bit. "W-we're just waiting for the right moment is all…"

"Meaning Molly isn't quite ready to have one huh…"

"Urk!" Chase felt his eye twitch a bit and turned away from him. How did he manage to figure that out with out him saying anything! Was he that easy to read?

Gill then stood up and rubbed his eyes once more. "Don't worry. It'll happen soon enough."

Chase scratched the back of his head. "Thanks…"

As soon as Gill was out of sight, Chase let out a sigh. It seemed like everyone was either on the process of having a baby or already had one. The only once left was them, Julius and Candace…but just because they weren't married yet.

He really did hope to have his little 'bundle of joy' soon…

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Sorry I haven't updated in a while…been really busy at work. Ugh! Anyway thank you so much for the reviews! I'll try to update soon! =D