When Courtney and Carly returned from their trip to the corner drug store, Jason was there to greet them. Courtney casually hid the bag which contained the pregnancy test and greeted Jason with a warm smile.


"Hey," Jason spoke as he raised his chin quickly in the air. He looked the two women over before continuing. "What are you two up to?" Carly smiled innocently at Jason, and gave Courtney a slight nudge.


"Oh, nothing important. Just took a little walk with Courtney." Carly explained nodding slightly at Jason.


"Oh. Good." Jason responded. He headed towards Courtney and wrapped his arms around her in a big hug. "You two have fun?" He asked, but kept his eyes focused clearly on Courtney.


"Yeah, you know. We just…walked." Courtney stuttered uncomfortably.


"Anyway, Jas," Carly began to break the tension. "I promised Courtney she could say hello to Michael before he left to his friends."


"Okay. I have to be somewhere anyway." Jason said as he returned his attention to Courtney. "I will be back later." Courtney said nothing but just nodded her head slowly, and watched as Jason left their pent house.


"Alright, let's get down to business." Carly demanded as she grabbed the bag from Courtney's grip and revealed the pregnancy test. Carly smiled excitedly as she handed Courtney the box.


"Carly, were you scared?" Courtney questioned as her voice softened to a low whisper.


"Scared of the results? Yes, but scared of the thought of raising a baby with Sonny for the rest of our lives, not at all. You have no reason at all to be worried, Courtney. You and Jason will be wonderful, loving parents, and this baby will be brought in the world with nothing but love and acceptance. Trust me, if you are pregnant, once you feel it kick for the first time, hold it for the first time, and hear it say mama for the first time, everything will change." Carly explained. Courtney could see the love she felt towards her own children, and her heart began to soften and she could now feel the excitement Carly has been freely showing all along. Carly gave Courtney a comforting hug. "Go see for sure."

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When Courtney returned from the bathroom about 5 minutes later, Carly quickly rose from the couch and looked carefully at Courtney. Courtney's face revealed nothing but hurt and disappointment.


"Hunny, I'm so sorry." Carly began as she sprinted over to where Courtney was standing. "One day it will happen. I promise you. One day." Carly promised as she attempted to hug Courtney but quickly stopped when she saw a wide grin spread quickly over Courtney's face.


"What is it?" Carly inquired, looking rather confused and uncertain.


"Nothing," Courtney began. "Except…I'm pregnant." Courtney added as she began laughing and smiling uncontrollably, and a tear rolled slowly down her cheek. "I'm pregnant!" She repeated with more force and ecstasy when she noticed Carly's shocked expression.


"Oh my God," Carly stammered. "I knew it. Courtney, this is amazing. Congratulations!" Carly yelped as she wrapped her arms tightly around Courtney in a congratulating hug. When she finally released her, Carly looked cautiously at Courtney. "Now you get to inform the father-to-be."