NYLON ~ 48 ~ THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG

JT bounced on the floor while he played with his blocks. Hanna watched him as she finished mashing up potatoes. Caleb was in the next room trying to figure out where Hanna had hidden the fancy silverware and dishes. Once he safely recovered them, he set the table for six and then pulled out the small kids table which he set up in the corner of the dining room.

"Caleb!" Hanna called out to him. He finished up what he was doing and stuck his head in the kitchen.

"What's up?" he asked her.

"Do you mind checking on the turkey?" she asked holding up her messy hands. "I need to finish up the yams."

"Sure thing," he said opening the oven. He grabbed the thermometer and stuck it in the bird. "What should the temperature be?"

"Make sure it's in the middle," Hanna told him, "and it needs to get to one sixty-five at least."

"One fifty-nine," he told her. "Almost."

"Thanks Caleb," Hanna said as he put the turkey back in. "Did you finish setting the table?"

"Yeah," Caleb replied.

"Would you mind keeping an eye on JT while I finish?" she asked him. "I don't like him being in the kitchen while I have all of this going on."

"Definitely!" Caleb scooped up his son who started giggling. He placed JT in one arm and picked up the toys off the ground.

"Hey," she said looking up for a minute, "I'm glad you were able to have dinner with us tonight."

"I told you," he replied. "I'll always be there for you."

"I know," she smiled, "but you could be anywhere tonight. I'm sure Olivia would like you to be meeting her family tonight. How long has it been now? Like three months?"

"Actually," Caleb began, "we're not together anymore."

"You broke up?" she asked showing genuine concern. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay," Caleb told her. "She wasn't right for me. It's better this way."

"Well, I'm sorry it didn't work you," she told him. "It's not a fun thing to go through."

"I'll survive," Caleb said a bit annoyed as he picked up JT. "Will be in the playroom until they get here."

"Okay," Hanna replied. She turned her attention back to the casserole tray in front of her but she was worried about Caleb's demeanor lately.


Once she had finished cooking dinner, Hanna cleaned up the kitchen and walked into the next room where Caleb was helping JT build a fort out of blocks. The doorbell rang a minute later and Hanna opened the door for Toby and Spencer.

"Hello, hello," she smiled hugging them both.

"It smells good," Toby said stepping inside.

"None of it is store-bought this year," Hanna teased ushering them inside. "Come in."

"Who else is coming?" Spencer asked.

"Just Emily and Kristen with the kids," Hanna replied. "My mom went on vacation with her girlfriends. Caleb talked to his family but they already had plans so they won't make it."

"What about Aria?" Spencer asked.

"They're going to see Ezra's family," Hanna explained, "which is fine with me because things have been off between us for a while. I didn't want tonight to be awkward for us."

"You guys will work it out," Spencer rubbed Hanna's shoulders gently.

"I know," Hanna replied. "I'll give her a call next week."

She hurriedly changed the conversation and led them to the living room where they sat on a loveseat while JT stumbled around the room.

"Do you remember Uncle Toby and Auntie Spencer?" Hanna cooed. He laughed and walked straight for his mother.

"Hey little guy," Toby smiled.

"Can you say 'Toby'?" Hanna smiled holding JT in her lap. The baby squirmed and wriggled his way out of her grasp walking over to Caleb.

"I can't wait for us to be parents," Toby said.

"Get on it," Caleb winked at Spencer.

"Gross," Spencer spat back.

"Babe," Toby said putting an arm around Spencer, "I think we should tell them."

"Tell them what?" Spencer asked.

"I know," Toby smiled. "It's okay. I want them to know first."

"It sounds like you guys need some privacy," Hanna told them.

"Yeah Toby," Spencer grabbed his hand. "Can I talk to you privately for a minute?"

"Uh sure," he said following her into the study.

"What's going on?" Caleb asked when they were gone.

"They're probably just stressed about the baby topic," Hanna replied.

"But she's definitely pregnant, right?" Caleb asked.

"I don't know," Hanna replied. She honestly had no idea what Spencer was going to do with her situation although she hoped her friend would make the best decision for her future.

"Spencer!" they heard Toby yell. "Why are you lying to me?"

JT instantly burst into tears at hearing the screams. Hanna picked him up into her arms and rocked him.

"I'm going to take him to the nursery," Hanna said getting up and carrying JT into his room.

"It's okay," she said holding him tight. Finally JT's cries died down and he smiled at her. Just as everything was becoming calm once again Hanna heard a scream. She placed JT back in his crib and ran out to see what was wrong.

"I'm taking them to the hospital," Caleb told Hanna when he saw her. "There's something wrong with Spencer. You should stay here with JT."

"Okay," Hanna said before he left. "Keep me posted, okay?"

She ran back to the nursery and picked up JT out of his crib to soothe him while she silently prayed for her friend.

I've been so overwhelmed by your feedback and your amazing reviews. I've decided to switch things up a bit and start posting M-W-F so you'll now be updated three times a week in addition to the bonus chapters. In case you were wondering, there is a companion chapter this week from Spencer's perspective. It should be up momentarily. I've also received a lot of feedback regarding a bonus chapter between Caleb and Toby which I totally agree with. Trust me, it is in the works! Expect it to be up next Wednesday at the latest :)