This chapter, well the title says it all. It has a bit more on an adult theme, because I wanted to show that these characters are still immature in many ways. They're adults but they haven't finished growing up completely yet. I actually really enjoyed writing this chapter because of how dark the story turns from this point. Enjoy a laugh with this chapter, because I'm fixing to make you cry..Grab a box a Kleenex before you read the next chapter...

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Chapter eight: The Last of the Happy Times

Lily tried to concentrate on her book, but the pages were smeared from her tears. Her eyes ached in pain, and her heart felt empty.

"Come on Lily, get a grip," she pushed herself.

No matter how hard she tried, the tears just kept falling. She placed her hand on her swollen stomach, and what should have brought her great happiness, dampened her already destroyed spirit. She quivered and whispered a quite prayer. Her life was an unending game of waiting. She glanced at the calendar, already February, in five months her entire destiny would be decided.

"So, how is Lily doing?" Sirius asked James.

It had been over a month since the couple had socialized with their friends. Remus had moved in with December and Beth to give James and Lily some space to deal with their tragedy. None of them knew exactly what had happened, but it was obvious it wasn't good.

"Better," James lied.

Sirius cracked a grin, "me and December were talking the other night, and we concluded it has been far to long since we've gotten together to shoot the shit."

"Now is not a good time," James said without looking up from his paper work.

"Come on mate. We will get a bottle of fire whiskey and a deck of cards."

"No," James said impatiently.

Sirius grabbed his chest in mock pain, "I'm hurt. Don't you love me anymore?"

James let a smile escape on his face, "Me and Lily have a lot on our plate right now. I just don't think she's in the mood for company."

"Will you ask her at least? December said she hasn't seen her in weeks," Sirius badgered. James set his pen down on his desk, "are you and December back together or something?"

"Not yet," Sirius winked.

"Okay, you win. I'll ask her tonight," James agreed for argument sake.

"Great! What about tonight?" Sirius asked excitedly.

"I haven't asked her yet," James said with frustration.

Sirius gave a bark like laugh, "she has never been able to tell you no. We'll at least since you two finally got together."

James felt guilty for not being able to tell Sirius or any of the Marauders about the prophecy. He knew it wasn't something he needed to share. This was a burden that he and Lily had to carry alone.

The end of the day came quickly and James gathered his thing and prepared to go home to his wife and unborn son.

"I'll see you guys around seven," Sirius said quickly. He apparated before James could object.

James let out a sigh, he knew that once a Marauder had his mind made up there was no stopping him.

He closed his eyes and thought of his beautiful wife.

"Your home," she said happily. Tears still falling down her face.

James knew there was no point in delaying the inevitable, "Sirius and December are coming over for a visit tonight," he said quickly.

"Tonight?" Lily said breathless, "I'm a wreck." She ran the palm of her hand over her face and ruffled her flat hair.

James gave her a sweet kiss, "you look beautiful."

Lily blushed, "what time are they suppose to be here?"

"Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, December O'Riley and Beth Simmons request entrance," said the deep unknown voice.

Lily let out a soft chuckle, "admitted.

"I brought the fire whiskey," Sirius said happily holding up a large bottle of liquor.

Remus shook his head and gave Lily and James a reproached look.

"I'm going to go grab a quick shower and freshen up," Lily said quietly to James as she dashed upstairs.

"She looks terrible," Beth whispered to December.

December watched Lily disappear up the stairs, she let out a deep sigh.

"Here love, have a shot of this, " Sirius forced a shot of fire whiskey under her nose.

"Uh, no thanks," December pushed his hand away.

"What are you a chicken?" Sirius dared.

December snatched the shot glass out of Sirius grip and downed it, "you happy."

"Very!" Sirius said gleefully.

Sirius made his rounds around the group tempting each one to take a shot of his fire whiskey.

"Come on guys, this is suppose to be a celebration!" Sirius said after his fifth shot.

"I'd slow down if I were you Padfoot," Remus warned.

"NEVER!!!" Sirius barked, pouring himself another shot.

December closed her eyes and tried not to think about Sirius immature nature.

Lily finally reappeared and Beth engulfed her in a deep hug, "I've been so worried about you."

"I'm sorry I made you worry," Lily confessed.

"Another shot?" Sirius interrupted.

"No," Beth said suddenly.

Sirius gave her a sad look, "please."

Beth let out a laugh and so did Lily. Beth reluctantly took another shot of Sirius's fire whiskey.

"None for you!" Sirius pointed at Lily, "your carrying my Godson."

Lily couldn't help but laugh, " your Godson?"

"Yea, you just didn't know yet," Sirius announced.

"Does James know?" Lily asked still grinning.

"Nah, I haven't begged him yet," Sirius continued.

"I think he's had one too many," Beth whispered.

Lily felt happy again. She had forgotten how much she needed her friends. She glanced around the room. There were the two troublemakers. Sirius and James were talking a laughing together. She saw Beth and Peter cozy on the couch, making each other smile. Then there was Remus still looking at December with those longing eyes. Finally she smiled at December, the sarcastic one. She was looking at Sirius with disappointment in her expression. Sirius was the only one who could ever get to her.

"James, you wanna hear my plan?" Sirius slurred as he threw his arm around his old friend's shoulder.

"You have a plan?" James laughed.

"Yea, I'm gonna win December back tonight," Sirius announced boastfully.

"Really," James urged him, he needed a good laugh.

"I'm gonna get her drunk on fire whiskey." Sirius started laughing as he held up his bottled, he turned it up a took a large swig.

James shook his head, "is getting yourself drunk part of the plan?"

"I'm not drunk," he looked insulted, then he started laughing again.

"Sirius, I think you should give me that bottle," December demanded. She was getting annoyed at him making a fool of himself.

Sirius gave one of his bark like laughs, "come on love, have another drink with me."

"I think you should slow down," December insisted.

James placed a warm hand on December shoulder as he exited the conversation.

Sirius ignored December and poured another sloppy shot, "here one more for old Sirius."

He propped out his bottom lip and gave her his saddest puppy dog expression.

"If I take one more shot will you slow down?" December bargained.

He cracked a grin and nodded. She snatched the glass out of his hand and forced it down.

"How are you feeling?' Sirius asked quickly.

December shook her head, "don't get any ideas."

Lily walked over to Peter and Beth on the couch and took a seat on the chair facing them, "you two look so happy."

Beth smiled and nuzzled her head into Peter's shoulder, "you look tired." She locked eyes with Lily. Those powerful green eyes had lost their spirit, and Beth wished she could bring Lily's soul back to life.

"If you ever need to talk, I'm here," Beth offered.

Peter turned his eyes to the fire, he seemed to be holding his breath.

"That Black, sometimes I don't know what to make of him," December spat as she made her appearance.

Lily turned her head as a familiar laugh caught her attention. "You don't know the half of if," James added.

"HEY O'RILEY!" Sirius yelled from the kitchen. Remus was attempting to hold Sirius back.

"ME AND LUPIN HERE HAVE A BET GOING!" Sirius continued.

"Drink a cup of coffee and sober up you drunk," December snapped back.

"NO, I SAY YOU THINK I'M THE BETTER." Remus grabbed Sirius and spun him around.

"Your making a bloody fool out of yourself mate," Remus swore.

December was seeing red, "I'm really getting tired of this."

"So Black, what is it again," she said sweetly.

"Well," he wrapped his arm around her shoulder, "remember when you said that Remus was a better kisser than me, I bet Remus here that you've changed your mind."

"Is that a fact," December continued.

She gave Sirius a cold look and pushed passed him, she seized Remus head in her hands and delivered a very long and passionate kiss.

Sirius look speechless, and instantly became sober. James watched Sirius cautiously, unsure of what his response would be.

When December finally pulled away from her kiss with Remus she gave Sirius a twisted smile, "no, Remus is still a better kisser."

Beth gave a quick chuckle, and Lily placed her hands over her open shocked mouth. Sirius was speechless as she stared in disbelief at December. She smirked and gave Remus a pleased grin. Sirius stormed back into the kitchen without saying a word, and James was quick to follow him.

"That ought to shut him up," December muttered coldly.

Remus was blood red, and he lowered his head, "you shouldn't have done that."

"Way to go Moony," Peter clapped.

Beth have him a playful shove and the entire group broke into a cheerful laugh. Lily took a deep breath and touched her stomach.

"I hope you have friends as wonderful as mind someday," she said quietly.

"What was that Lils?" December asked.

Lily smiled, "nothing."

"I CAN'T BELIEVE HER!" Sirius bellowed.

"Mate, it's okay," James tried calming his drunk friend.

"And Remus, kissing her back," Sirius continued, "he has no loyalty."

"Sirius, she was just messing with your mind," James begged.

"Breaking my heart more like it," he grumbled in reply.

"Come on Padfoot, your not going to let this get to you.."

Sirius stared at the door with anger, "I can't believe he'd do something like this behind my back."

James shook his head, "what are you talking about?"

"Isn't it obvious. Remus and December are dating behind my back. Why else would he move in with her?"

"You know that's not true. Remus would never do that to you," James insisted.

"I should have known better than to trust a werewolf," Sirius said to himself.

James stood up in frustration, "that is just the fire whiskey talking!"

Sirius changed his expression, "your right, I'm sorry mate."

James pulled Sirius into a brotherly hug, "now come on, shake it off."

Sirius nodded and lowered his head, "I've been a bit of a prat tonight."

"Some Godfather I'm going to make."

He felt a warm hand on his shoulder, "your going to make a great Godfather."

James gave Sirius a warm smile.

"Honest? I'm going to be your sons Godfather?" Sirius asked hopefully.

James smiled a nodded, "I wouldn't trust anyone else."

"Well come on, lets go tell the others!" Sirius said gleefully.

Before James could get on his feet Sirius was charging out of the kitchen to announce his happy news.

"You a Godfather?" December teased.

"If it is okay with Lily, "James added catching Lily's eye.

"Oh course it is," Lily said, fearful if she objected.

Sirius propped himself on Lily's armchair and placed his hand on her stomach, "hello there little mate."

The group laughed and Sirius flashed them all a cold look, "this is a private conversation between me and little Potter here."

"Congratulation on making Godfather Padfoot. It could happen to a better Marauder," Remus said trying to ease the tension between him and Sirius.

"Thanks Moony," he forced. All seemed right, except that twinkle in Peter's eyes. He saw that dark look in Sirius eyes, that seed of mistrust. Peter smiled wildly.