Chapter 8

"So where do we go from here?" Joey asked Pacey as they sat on the sofa.

"Well," he said stroking her cheek, "We could always take it upstairs." He grinned cheekily.

"I'm talking more long term Pace" She smiled back up at him.

"You know what I'd really like?"

"What"

"You. And me. And Aaron. Together. Like a family. I want to get back together Jo."

"Pace." She sighed, "I want that too. But you're not saying that just because of Aaron are you? I don't want you to feel obliged just because you got me pregnant"

"Jo. Listen to me." He held her chin, turning her face to look in her eyes, "I love you. I've loved you since I was seventeen. I've not stopped loving you all of these years. I've waited for you to want me back - and now that I have you I don't want to lose you"

"Really?"

"Yes really"

"I love you too Pace. I always will."

They leaned in for another kiss. They were officially back together.

Joey was happy. She was ecstatic. Being with Pacey brought back all of those feelings that she had when she was with him the first time. He was great with Aaron and they had spent the last few days together. Now came the time to go public with their news. Not only did people need to know about Aaron. They also needed to know about Joey and Pacey.

They went to approach Doug together. He looked confused by their appearance together. He hugged Joey hello and commented on how well she looked.

"Well this is a surprise. Are er are you two - you know - together?"

Pacey smiled and reached over for Joeys hand. "Yes we are were together"

"Well that's great! You two always were a good couple. Joey has the looks and the brains and Pacey has - well he has something"

"Charm Doug - he has charm . and wit. And a great butt!" Joey smiled.

"Josephine Potter! I'm shocked at you!" Pacey said in mock disgust.

Doug smiled at them. Glad to see his brother happy again. Doug had seen how unhappy Joey's absence had made Pacey and he knew that they would last this time.

"Er, Doug. We kind of have something to tell you."

"What"

"Well. er. you see." Pacey rambled

"Doug. I've had a baby. And it's er he's Pacey's"

"You're an uncle - again"

"W-w-well that is news. Is it a joke?"

"No it's true Dougie. I have a son called Aaron. He's five-months old"

"A baby. Pacey is a father." He paused and looked at them "Well that poor kid, is all I've got to say. Whheew! I can't believe this . Pacey is a dad ... He has a son. Well congratulations I suppose. Congratulations are in order right?"

"Yeah they are. They really are" Pacey pulled Joey towards him.

They filled everyone in on the development in their relationship, until all there was left to tell was Dawson. He was surprised. In fact everyone was surprised. Joey and Pacey hadn't been together for years - and all of a sudden they had a child together. Dawson did offer his congratulations and didn't appear to be resentful at all. After talking to both Pacey and Joey on the phone, he grudgingly admitted to them both that they were the best couple to come out of their circle of friends and that he was happy for them.

AUTHORS NOTE: I know this is a really short chapter but I'm going to add some more. I just wanted to get this bit out. I thing the next part (maybe parts) need to be separate. Thank you all for your reviews they really make me feel happy to read!