Disclaimer: I don't own 7th Heaven or its characters.
A/N: I am really sorry I haven't updated in like, forever, but I've been super busy these past weeks with the community garage sale, summer school, shopping for my dad, and touring a few colleges in the state. From now on I'm going to try and update about twice a week. And also, this chapter is probably the shortest one there is, but I already have the next one pretty much written down in my head, so it should be up very soon.
Chapter 3
"So where's your…. husband?" asked Lucy after a long silence in the car on the way home.
"He's in the hotel room," sighed Mary.
"When are you going to tell Dad?"
"Whenever the opportunity arises," said Mary. "When are you going to tell everyone you're pregnant?"
"I don't even know that!" complained Lucy. "I need to see a doctor to be sure." They were both silent as Mary pulled the car into the driveway. A light was on in the kitchen.
"They're awake," said Mary as they got out of the car and walked in the door. Eric was sitting on the counter drinking a glass of orange juice.
"How is he?" asked Eric immediately after they walked in.
"Kevin's going to be fine," said Lucy. Mary nodded in agreement.
"How are you?" asked Eric.
"Tired."
"We called Ben, his mom and him are coming to Glenoak tomorrow," said Eric. Both Lucy and Mary nodded. "And Chandler and Roxanne are engaged."
"Surprise, surprise," said Lucy sarcastically. "I'm going to bed. Goodnight."
"Goodnight," said Eric and Mary in unison as she left the kitchen.
"Mary," said Eric quietly once Lucy was out of the kitchen, "are you sure Kevin's okay? It's just been my experience that doctors seldom tell you everything." Mary nodded.
"I think he'll be fine." There was a silence in which Mary was seriously debating whether or not to tell Eric she had eloped. She sighed. It was now or never.
"Dad, I have to tell you something."
"Sure. What is it?" Eric took a sip of his orange juice, and Mary braced herself.
"I've eloped." Eric spat out the orange juice.
"You…. to who?"
"His name's Tyler Johnson."
"When did this happen?
"Three days ago, and I need you to help me get it annulled." Eric clutched his chest and leaned back.
"Oh, I see the light," he moaned, sounding delusional.
"Dad, please."
"Why…. why did you do this?"
"We were drunk."
"What did you drink to compel you to do this?"
"Um…."
"I don't want to know. I'm going to bed," declared Eric as he slid off the counter and walked off.
"Goodnight," said Mary, unsure of what to say. Eric mumbled in response.