Kane woke up to the sound of traffic going past his house, children laughing outside and Kirsty's gentle snoring.   He hadn't had a girl sleep in his double bed ever, let alone one who liked him.  She looked so gorgeous asleep with her fair hair sprawled over her pillow in one of his old t-shirts; he could watch her forever.   It was a surprise when Kirsty rang him the previous night, asking if she could stay with him.  There was so much to take in; Kane could hardly get his head around it all himself.  He was going to be a father, Kirsty was living with him and he was going to become the Sutherlands constant enemy.  Life was complicated.  Kirsty began to stir.  Kane smiled as she opened her eyes.

"Morning gorgeous."

"Kane smiled as she opened her eyes.

"Morning gorgeous."

"Yeah, " said Kirsty gruffly.  She'd almost forgotten where she was.  "I know I am."

"How are you feeling?" asked Kane.  "Do you want breakfast?  I do a mean beans on toast."

"No, I want you."  Kirsty leaned towards him, she was just an inch away, about to kiss him when the doorbell rang.  "Who's that ringing so early?"

"Beats me, my aunt isn't back for another month."  Kane got up leaving Kirsty wrapped in the duvet.  He was rarely visited, least of all at half seven in the morning.  As he reached the front door, he saw a familiar outline, thankfully not Kirsty's parents.  It was Flynn.

"What do you want?" said Kane through the glass.

"Is Kirsty here?"  asked Flynn.

"No she isn't."

"Are you sure?"

"I haven't seen her, " shouted Kane.

"Well can I come in then?  I'd like to talk to you."

"NO, no you can't."

"Is that because she's in there?  Just let me in, I promise I won't kick off."

"Is that Flynn? " said Kirsty behind him.  "I wonder who sent him."

"Do you want me to let him in?" asked Kane.

"What have I got to lose? You could always protect me if he grabs me and stuffs me into his car, "she said jokingly.  Kane opened the door.  Kirsty suddenly felt self-conscious, with Kane's t-shirt reaching just above her knees.

"How you doing Kirsty?" said Flynn.  "Can we sit down?"  Kane gestured towards his aunt old floral sofa. 

"Sorry about the mess.  I don't usually have so many visitors."

Flynn sat down, on one of the recliners.  Kirsty and Kane sat together on the sofa.

"Your mum told me about what happened, and I guessed you'd be here.  I just want to say that they want you to come home, they love you and would just like to chat."

"Chat about abortion you mean, " retorted Kirsty.

"That is still an option Kirsty.  Having a baby to get back at them is not a good thing.  You have to want it."

"She does, " said Kane.  "We both do."

"If you're sure?"  Kirsty nodded.  "Well I think you need to talk to your family, a rift could ruin your relationship forever.  I could arrange a mediation."

"I don't want one, I just want to be left alone."

"Have you discussed how you'll cope?" asked Flynn.  "What about school, what do you want to do for the rest of your life?"

"I'll go back to school, I'll do a TAFE course when I have the baby."

"You will?" asked a surprised Kane.  "We haven't really discussed it."

"We'll have plenty of time Kane to discuss it.  Is there anything else you wanted to say Flynn?"

"No.  If you want to talk, just pick up the phone or come to the drop-in centre.  Your family miss you."

"Hardly."

"I'll see myself out."

***

Later that day, Kirsty realised that she needed her clothes.  Her dad hardly gave her time to get them as he chucked her out.   Her and Kane drove over to the caravan park, and waited for a while.  It was unlikely that anyone was there, unless her family had decided to wait by the phone.  All she needed was to get her clothes, some personal provisions and a toothbrush.

"Wait here, " said Kirsty.  "I won't be long."

"I'll have to drive off if someone comes.  I'll ring you once you've got your mobile."

Kirsty went into her house, which was already open, indicating someone was home.  She quickly ran upstairs, shoving her things into a backpack, a time strangely reminiscent of when she'd first ran away.  She heard footsteps approaching the door.

"Jeez, I didn't think you'd be back so soon, " said Max.   "Are you really up the duff?"

"Yes, " Kirsty breathed a sigh of relief.  "But don't say I came here.  I'm almost done anyway.  You bunking off again?"

"I forgot my lunch.  So who's the Daddy then?  Is it Nick?  Seb?"

"It's… someone you don't know.  I'm going for good now."

"Really?  I won't see you? You're the only one who doesn't moan at me."

"Thanks, " smiled Kirsty.  "You never moan at me too, just surprise me with your honesty.  I may visit though."

Kirsty hugged Max and they went downstairs.  Kane was still outside.  Max smiled at him, and was about to investigate him when Colleen came rushing past.

"Well I never, Kane Phillips, what are you doing here at the Sutherlands?"

"He's my boyfriend, " said Kirsty seeing Colleens shocked expression.  "See you later all!"

Colleen had more gossip to tell.