Thursday Night

Loud music echoed through the dark night as it spilled from the boom box that was on full blast. The barn was full as the gang got ready for the next day's big boost.

There were drinks and Jell-O shots all over Lindsey's barn.

Lindsey thought that a party to calm everyone's nerves would be just what the doctor ordered. She was currently cuddling with Gohan on a bale of hay, drinking a straight up martini.

Gohan, on the other hand had a virgin martini for one reason.

Chichi. She wasn't there in the barn, but if she found out that he had gotten drunk. Ugh, he didn't even wanna think about it.

Xander tapped his foot, "So what do ya want girl?" He was leaning on his hand that was on the cooler for the drinks waiting to be passed out.

Catie thought for a moment, "Uhh, do you have any White Grain liquor?"

He raised an eyebrow, but opened the cooler and dug around for a moment before pulling out a bottle of clear liquid, "Here ya go girl, and you better be over the hangover before the boost though."

"Yeah, yeah," Catie said as she took the bottle, took off the cap, and took a swig of the stuff.

Trunks watched with interest, "Are you sure you want to do that?"

Catie wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, "Of course."

He shook his head, "What ever you say."

Yorgi, Tumbler, Mirror Man, Kip, Kolya, Krilli, Sabriena and the others were off dancing, showing off, and talking in the middle of the barn.

Jenny was off to the side sitting beside Lindsey watching the party from her spot in the hay, her head bobbing to the music. However, no drinks rested in her hands. Piccolo was

sitting next to her, trying to ignore the sound waves of the music that was on full blast.

Jenny had tried to help by providing him with earplugs so he wouldn't have to rip off his ears. Even with the plugs, it was little protection for his large ears.

Toby had had many bottles of vodka already and was considerably drunk.

He staggered over to where Jenny was sitting and plopped down between her and Lindsey, "Great party Lindsey!" His speech slightly slurred.

She nodded and took a drink from her martini, "Not bad at all if I do say so my self."

Toby took notice of Jenny's lack of drink, "Here Jen, take a swig," He said offering her his vodka.

She side glanced at Piccolo and back at the drink, "No thanks, I think I'd like to stay clear headed this time."

Toby growled, "You never cared about being clear headed before."

Jenny sighed, "I just don't want a drink, ok?"

"What? Are you afraid or something?" Toby sneered, "Come on take a drink."

He shoved the drink in her face.

Jenny grabbed the bottle and threw it on the ground, where it was smashed. The remaining liquid mixing with the dirt to make a fresh puddle of mud mixed with bits of straw.

Toby jumped up, "Now why did you do that!?"

Jenny stood up herself, "I'm sorry Lins, but I got to go." With that, she walked, half ran out of the barn into the warm night air and the comfort of night.

"Whatever," Toby said and staggered off to get another bottle.

Lindsey and Gohan glanced over at a very confused Piccolo, "Ugh, what's up with Jenny?" Lindsey asked, "She's been acting really weird lately."

Piccolo shook he head and got up himself, "I think it's time I had a little chat with her."

Lindsey and Gohan watched him leave and Gohan glanced back at Lindsey, "Umm, was that a yes or a no?"

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Jenny ran away from the barn as fast as her feet would take her.

Her destination, Lindsey's hammock.

It was her favorite place to go anytime she felt down. The place was away from people

and quiet. Placed between two apple trees, she could stay out on the hammock all day if she wanted.

However, the sounds of the barn were still in the background, but at least they were muffled.

She carefully got on the hammock so she wouldn't end up flipping the hammock and ending up on the ground.

Jenny did that the first time she saw one. She had a bruise on her butt for a couple of weeks after that experience.

This time she was much more experienced and got on with ease. She let out a deep sigh and stared up at the sky. It was a clear sky with no clouds and the stars winked at her one by one.

Thoughts ran wild through her head so fast she didn't know what to think anymore. She didn't know how to feel or who to tell her little secret.

Piccolo.

Yes, she probably should tell him, but what would he think. Too many girls had gotten pregnant, told their guys, and then have their guys leave them.

What would Piccolo do?

Approaching footsteps brought her back to reality and she instinctively turned her head to see who was headed her was headed her way...and turned back over, "You want answers, don't you." She asked anticipating his first question.

Piccolo walked a little closer, "You're not ok, are you?"

"No," Jenny sighed, "Far from it."

"Do you need to talk about it?" Piccolo asked.

"Yea," Jenny said as she turned over on the hammock, careful not to tip it over as Piccolo got on.

They stared at each other for a moment until Piccolo broke the silence, "So, what is wrong?"

Jenny, "Everything, you remember prom?"

Piccolo slightly blushed, "Yeah, I remember that night uh...very...uh yeah. Why?"

Jenny closed her eyes and closed the distance between their two bodies. She had never felt so vulnerable in her entire life.

Her eye's slid open to look at his, "I think I'm pregnant, Piccolo. With your kid."

Jenny almost burst out into a fit of giggles when she saw his eyes widen, but her fear kept her from laughing. Piccolo had gotten really quiet too, "Piccolo please say something."

Still no answer, so Jenny looked up to see the expression on his face. She was shocked to see his eye' closed. But his closed eyes didn't prevent the tears that escaped and spilled onto his face, "Piccolo?"

Jenny felt his arms tighten around her and she heard him say, "You do know how much I love you, right?"

Jenny let her own tears go, "Yes..."

And she was cut off by his lips pressed to hers.

As much as she liked it, Jenny had to break it, and Piccolo looked at her confused, "So are you for sure gonna stick with me?"

Piccolo half smiled and sat up, bring Jenny with him, "I wouldn't leave you even in death."

Jenny nodded and broke into a smile, "Thanks, Piccy-chan."

Piccolo laughed, "Well, I haven't heard that name in a while."

"Get used to it," Jenny said as she kissed him again.

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Trunks ran after Catie, who was now stumbling toward the bushes beside the barn.

She made several hacking noises as her stomach rejected the alcohol she had consumed.

She was self-conscious when Trunks pulled back the strands of hair that had fallen into her face so as they wouldn't get coated with puke, "Catie are you sure you don't want to lie down or something?"

Catie righted herself and shook her head, "Nope, I'm just dandy!!"

Trunks watched her take a few steps before she collapsed on the ground, out cold.

He shook his head, "Right..." And he went to help her into the house.

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A/N: With love to Lindsey from Jenny and Cat. We're always here.

Yes, we had to write the chapter, so if ya don't like it, please don't blame Lindsey, cause we wrote it...hope ya enjoyed!!!