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HOTASHELL – It's ok, I think I might be able to forgive you lol. I know poor Connie, but I'm sure she'll survive, especially since she's carrying a clone of Adam lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
PRECIOUSBABYBLUE – Oh, I'm not sure, she might, but then again, she might not lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
KT – Hey! It probably does suck, but think about it, if the baby turns out to be half as good looking as Adam, then I don't think we have a problem do we lol. Yeah, I'd pretty much guess the reason for you reading the story is to PATIENTLY await to find out what's going to happen. But since when do I do patient, since like NEVER. You however my dear are just going to have to wait lol, if I'm in a good mood, I might be incredibly nice and give you titbits of info lol. Anyways, thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
SARAH – Glad you like it. Thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
EMILY HENSON – I totally agree that Connie has to tell them, but will she see it that way lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
DUCKS-GO-QUACK00 – Glad you love it lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
Chapter 5
CONNIE'S P.O.V
Up until now, I had been quite confident about coming home, but once the cab pulled up in front of my old house, I wasn't so sure anymore. It was mainly the thought of having to tell my mom and dad everything. I knew my dad would hit the roof at first, but once the news had, had chance to sink in, he would be supportive of any decision I made. I paid the driver and picked my bag up from the sidewalk and began walking up my front path. God it brought back so many memories.
"CONNIE". Pacey, my younger brother shouted from where he was playing basketball with his friends on our drive way.
At just turned 16, he was already towering over me, as he came to hug me. We'd always been pretty close, sure growing up, we'd had our arguments and many a fight, but now we got on like wild fire.
"Hey Pace". I hugged him back.
"What you doing back here"? He asked, offering to take my bag from my shoulder, I didn't have chance to reply before he'd already taken it.
"It is spring break isn't it". I answered, as I heard the sound of a familiar bicycle bell.
"Connie". Gabrielle, my 10 year old sister screamed shrilly as she ran over to me, dropping her bike in the process.
"Hey sprout". I turned as her body flew toward me.
After being stood there for about 5 minutes, greeting my brother and sister, I made my way into the house. It still had the same welcoming scent of home cooking, I could hear my dad reading the newspaper in the front room, the familiar rustling sound as he turned the page and the often 'tut tut' coming from him when he disagreed with something he'd just read, my mom was singing away with the old 70's legends that she regularly listened to whilst baking. Very Brady bunch you might think, but they were my family and I loved them more than anything in the world.
"I'm home"! I called out.
"Connie"? The both said, rushing to greet me.
After being hugged, and hugged again, my mom lead me to the front room, where she sat me down between her and my dad. I knew she was about to ask me what was going on, and I suppose it was better now than later.
"I suppose you want to know why I'm here"? I began, taking a slow exaggerated breath.
"That would be a start". My mom told me.
"Well, I needed some space to think a few things through, without the distractions back at college".
"Have you fallen out with the ducks or something"? My dad asked worriedly, knowing how much the ducks meant to me.
"Oh no, I wouldn't be here if I had". I told him, seeing him visibly relax.
"Then what"? My mom asked, the suspense really getting to her.
"When I called, I was in hospital. Now before you start panicking, I'm fine. I just passed out because I was dehydrated, and the reason I was dehydrated was because I'd been throwing up"...
"But that doesn't explain anything, why do you need some space because you've been ill". My dad butted in.
"Dad, let me finish". I grabbed for his hand. "I was throwing up because"... I hesitated. "I'm pregnant".
"WHAT". He shouted. "You're only 20, how can you be pregnant? Who was the bastard that's done this"? He dove up out of his seat and began pacing the floor.
"Dad, please. It was an accident, neither of us planned this". I tried calming him.
"It was that pretty boy wasn't it, the Latino".
"NO, it wasn't Luis. Look, I'm going out, I'll talk to you when you've calmed down". I said angrily as I stood and left the house without turning back.
See the problem with me and my dad, we were too much alike, both had tempers that could erupt within seconds. Both very protective over the people closest to us. I knew in about half an hour, my mom would have calmed him down and he would be considerably easier to talk to. I wasn't walking off in a rage, I was simply giving us both that bit of space that we both needed. I wandered around town for a while, noticing the dramatic changes in some of the ducks old haunts. One place I was glad to see hadn't changed, was Mickey's diner cart, where Charlie's mom, Casey used to work, but now owned. I went in, and sat down at the counter. Just as one of the waitresses, was about to take my order, I heard an unforgettable voice.
"Well, I'll be damned". I turned to see a curly red headed lady stood, her arms open toward me.
"Hi Casey". I stepped into her arms and embraced in a huge hug.
"What on Earth are you doing here"? She pulled me into a booth.
"I've come home for spring break, I just thought I'd have a wonder down to the best diner I knew". I laughed a little.
"Where's everyone else"?
"I've come home on my own. I wanted some space, some thinking time".
"Why what's wrong"? Casey had and always would feel like my second mom.
"It's a long story". I dragged the word long out to emphasize my point.
"I've got plenty of time". She told me.
"The short version is, about a month ago, I made a huge mistake"...
"With one of the guys"?
"Yeah, and now I'm about a month pregnant". I blurted out.
"YOU'RE WHAT"? Casey yelped, then suddenly realized the loudness of her voice. "Which duck"?
"I can't tell you, he doesn't even know yet".
"Please God tell me it wasn't Charlie that's got you in this mess"? She jumped to conclusions.
"NO, no, why would you think that"?
"I just thought you didn't want to tell me because it was Charlie".
"Look, you can't tell anyone, but it's Adam". I told her, I knew she wouldn't, and I could trust her.
"Adam"? I nodded in confirmation. "Why haven't you told him yet"?
"Because I don't know whether I want to keep it".
"Ok, tell me the whole story".
"Well, since my break up with Guy I haven't really had a proper relationship with anyone, and then Julie got together with him, and now it seems her lifelong ambition is to get me into a relationship. She's sent me out on God knows how many blind dates, and you know how independent I am, but I put up with it and tried my hardest to see the good side of the dates. The only person who understands what I'm going through is Adam, because Charlie and Holly have been doing the same to him. So we've become pretty close over the years, and then about a month ago, Julie was staying in a posh hotel with Guy, so Adam walked me home after I bumped into him and the guys"...
"Ok, so I've figured you're not together with him, but it sounds like you should be".
"I really like him Casey, but after we, you know, he said it would be best just to forget about it".
"Sounds to me like he feels the same way".
"How'd you figure"?
"Well he was probably just saying that to protect you, he's just as scared as you are about confronting your feelings".
"But what if he doesn't feel the same way"?
"It's a chance you'll have to take". She told me matter of factly. "How long have you known about being pregnant"?
"About a week ago, I took a home pregnancy test and it came up negative, but I've had what I thought was a stomach bug, but obviously not. I was taken into hospital because I was so dehydrated that I passed out. Only Julie knows".
"Have you decided whether you're going to keep it"?
"Not yet, that's what I've come home for. I need some space, to decide on my own".
"How's your mom taken the news"?
"She seemed pretty shocked, but she didn't have much chance to react since my dad was hitting the roof at the time".
"Oww. If you don't want to go home tonight you can always stay with me and Dave".
"No, it's ok, my mom will have probably calmed him down by now, and I've got to face them sooner or later". I laughed.
"Well, if you want somewhere to stay, you know where I am".
"I do, thanks".
We chatted for another half an hour, I filled her in on what was happening with the ducks, as she commented that Charlie only rang once a week to check that both she and Dave were still breathing and to tell her that he was still alive. I left telling her I'd pop back in before I went home.
When I got home, Pacey was reading to Gaby out of the way. My mom and dad were sat in the living room, awaiting my arrival. My dad was now very calm and apologised for his behaviour earlier and for being racist toward Luis, I knew he meant it, as my dad was NEVER racist and got on quite well with all the ducks.
"How far gone are you"? My mom asked.
"About a month". I told her.
"Are you keeping it"? She continued probing, though she sounded gentle and concerned.
"I don't know. That's one of the reasons why I've come home. I haven't told the father yet".
"Who is the father"? My dad asked calmly.
"If I tell you, you have to promise not to say anything, because he doesn't know yet".
"We won't, we know it's up to you to tell people, when you're ready". My mom reached over for my hand.
"It's Adam". I told them.
OHHH how are they going to react??? PLEASE R&R!!!!!
HOTASHELL – It's ok, I think I might be able to forgive you lol. I know poor Connie, but I'm sure she'll survive, especially since she's carrying a clone of Adam lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
PRECIOUSBABYBLUE – Oh, I'm not sure, she might, but then again, she might not lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
KT – Hey! It probably does suck, but think about it, if the baby turns out to be half as good looking as Adam, then I don't think we have a problem do we lol. Yeah, I'd pretty much guess the reason for you reading the story is to PATIENTLY await to find out what's going to happen. But since when do I do patient, since like NEVER. You however my dear are just going to have to wait lol, if I'm in a good mood, I might be incredibly nice and give you titbits of info lol. Anyways, thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
SARAH – Glad you like it. Thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
EMILY HENSON – I totally agree that Connie has to tell them, but will she see it that way lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
DUCKS-GO-QUACK00 – Glad you love it lol. Anyways thanks for your review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!
Chapter 5
CONNIE'S P.O.V
Up until now, I had been quite confident about coming home, but once the cab pulled up in front of my old house, I wasn't so sure anymore. It was mainly the thought of having to tell my mom and dad everything. I knew my dad would hit the roof at first, but once the news had, had chance to sink in, he would be supportive of any decision I made. I paid the driver and picked my bag up from the sidewalk and began walking up my front path. God it brought back so many memories.
"CONNIE". Pacey, my younger brother shouted from where he was playing basketball with his friends on our drive way.
At just turned 16, he was already towering over me, as he came to hug me. We'd always been pretty close, sure growing up, we'd had our arguments and many a fight, but now we got on like wild fire.
"Hey Pace". I hugged him back.
"What you doing back here"? He asked, offering to take my bag from my shoulder, I didn't have chance to reply before he'd already taken it.
"It is spring break isn't it". I answered, as I heard the sound of a familiar bicycle bell.
"Connie". Gabrielle, my 10 year old sister screamed shrilly as she ran over to me, dropping her bike in the process.
"Hey sprout". I turned as her body flew toward me.
After being stood there for about 5 minutes, greeting my brother and sister, I made my way into the house. It still had the same welcoming scent of home cooking, I could hear my dad reading the newspaper in the front room, the familiar rustling sound as he turned the page and the often 'tut tut' coming from him when he disagreed with something he'd just read, my mom was singing away with the old 70's legends that she regularly listened to whilst baking. Very Brady bunch you might think, but they were my family and I loved them more than anything in the world.
"I'm home"! I called out.
"Connie"? The both said, rushing to greet me.
After being hugged, and hugged again, my mom lead me to the front room, where she sat me down between her and my dad. I knew she was about to ask me what was going on, and I suppose it was better now than later.
"I suppose you want to know why I'm here"? I began, taking a slow exaggerated breath.
"That would be a start". My mom told me.
"Well, I needed some space to think a few things through, without the distractions back at college".
"Have you fallen out with the ducks or something"? My dad asked worriedly, knowing how much the ducks meant to me.
"Oh no, I wouldn't be here if I had". I told him, seeing him visibly relax.
"Then what"? My mom asked, the suspense really getting to her.
"When I called, I was in hospital. Now before you start panicking, I'm fine. I just passed out because I was dehydrated, and the reason I was dehydrated was because I'd been throwing up"...
"But that doesn't explain anything, why do you need some space because you've been ill". My dad butted in.
"Dad, let me finish". I grabbed for his hand. "I was throwing up because"... I hesitated. "I'm pregnant".
"WHAT". He shouted. "You're only 20, how can you be pregnant? Who was the bastard that's done this"? He dove up out of his seat and began pacing the floor.
"Dad, please. It was an accident, neither of us planned this". I tried calming him.
"It was that pretty boy wasn't it, the Latino".
"NO, it wasn't Luis. Look, I'm going out, I'll talk to you when you've calmed down". I said angrily as I stood and left the house without turning back.
See the problem with me and my dad, we were too much alike, both had tempers that could erupt within seconds. Both very protective over the people closest to us. I knew in about half an hour, my mom would have calmed him down and he would be considerably easier to talk to. I wasn't walking off in a rage, I was simply giving us both that bit of space that we both needed. I wandered around town for a while, noticing the dramatic changes in some of the ducks old haunts. One place I was glad to see hadn't changed, was Mickey's diner cart, where Charlie's mom, Casey used to work, but now owned. I went in, and sat down at the counter. Just as one of the waitresses, was about to take my order, I heard an unforgettable voice.
"Well, I'll be damned". I turned to see a curly red headed lady stood, her arms open toward me.
"Hi Casey". I stepped into her arms and embraced in a huge hug.
"What on Earth are you doing here"? She pulled me into a booth.
"I've come home for spring break, I just thought I'd have a wonder down to the best diner I knew". I laughed a little.
"Where's everyone else"?
"I've come home on my own. I wanted some space, some thinking time".
"Why what's wrong"? Casey had and always would feel like my second mom.
"It's a long story". I dragged the word long out to emphasize my point.
"I've got plenty of time". She told me.
"The short version is, about a month ago, I made a huge mistake"...
"With one of the guys"?
"Yeah, and now I'm about a month pregnant". I blurted out.
"YOU'RE WHAT"? Casey yelped, then suddenly realized the loudness of her voice. "Which duck"?
"I can't tell you, he doesn't even know yet".
"Please God tell me it wasn't Charlie that's got you in this mess"? She jumped to conclusions.
"NO, no, why would you think that"?
"I just thought you didn't want to tell me because it was Charlie".
"Look, you can't tell anyone, but it's Adam". I told her, I knew she wouldn't, and I could trust her.
"Adam"? I nodded in confirmation. "Why haven't you told him yet"?
"Because I don't know whether I want to keep it".
"Ok, tell me the whole story".
"Well, since my break up with Guy I haven't really had a proper relationship with anyone, and then Julie got together with him, and now it seems her lifelong ambition is to get me into a relationship. She's sent me out on God knows how many blind dates, and you know how independent I am, but I put up with it and tried my hardest to see the good side of the dates. The only person who understands what I'm going through is Adam, because Charlie and Holly have been doing the same to him. So we've become pretty close over the years, and then about a month ago, Julie was staying in a posh hotel with Guy, so Adam walked me home after I bumped into him and the guys"...
"Ok, so I've figured you're not together with him, but it sounds like you should be".
"I really like him Casey, but after we, you know, he said it would be best just to forget about it".
"Sounds to me like he feels the same way".
"How'd you figure"?
"Well he was probably just saying that to protect you, he's just as scared as you are about confronting your feelings".
"But what if he doesn't feel the same way"?
"It's a chance you'll have to take". She told me matter of factly. "How long have you known about being pregnant"?
"About a week ago, I took a home pregnancy test and it came up negative, but I've had what I thought was a stomach bug, but obviously not. I was taken into hospital because I was so dehydrated that I passed out. Only Julie knows".
"Have you decided whether you're going to keep it"?
"Not yet, that's what I've come home for. I need some space, to decide on my own".
"How's your mom taken the news"?
"She seemed pretty shocked, but she didn't have much chance to react since my dad was hitting the roof at the time".
"Oww. If you don't want to go home tonight you can always stay with me and Dave".
"No, it's ok, my mom will have probably calmed him down by now, and I've got to face them sooner or later". I laughed.
"Well, if you want somewhere to stay, you know where I am".
"I do, thanks".
We chatted for another half an hour, I filled her in on what was happening with the ducks, as she commented that Charlie only rang once a week to check that both she and Dave were still breathing and to tell her that he was still alive. I left telling her I'd pop back in before I went home.
When I got home, Pacey was reading to Gaby out of the way. My mom and dad were sat in the living room, awaiting my arrival. My dad was now very calm and apologised for his behaviour earlier and for being racist toward Luis, I knew he meant it, as my dad was NEVER racist and got on quite well with all the ducks.
"How far gone are you"? My mom asked.
"About a month". I told her.
"Are you keeping it"? She continued probing, though she sounded gentle and concerned.
"I don't know. That's one of the reasons why I've come home. I haven't told the father yet".
"Who is the father"? My dad asked calmly.
"If I tell you, you have to promise not to say anything, because he doesn't know yet".
"We won't, we know it's up to you to tell people, when you're ready". My mom reached over for my hand.
"It's Adam". I told them.
OHHH how are they going to react??? PLEASE R&R!!!!!