Chapter 27

The Second Graduation and a Big Surprise

Two more chapters and ten it is all over. Pacey's graduation, the party, and of course the epilogue. Please if you are reading this let me know, R-E-V-I-E-W!!!!!! I'll be done by tonight.

Two days later, it is Pacey's graduation. He is ready and waiting while his wife and daughter prep in the bathroom.

"Are you two coming or what?" He heard his four year old daughter Sam jump off the counter and come running.

"Daddy don't I look pretty?" Sam was wearing a yellow pair of shorts with a white shirt which had a flower in the middle, her hair was hanging loose.

"You look gorgeous angel, now where is your mother. I be she doesn't look have half as great as you do." Pacey said, scooping up his daughter and swinging her in the air.

"Oh really, how can you be so sure about that?" Joey asked as she came out of the bathroom, wearing a spaghetti strap dress that was covered in large pink and green flowers and came just to her knee.

"Wow you look absolutely amazing, Jo." Pacey said amazed at his wife.

"Thanks, but we better get going." Joey said and the three hurried out the door. Bessie and Bodie had left earlier so that they could get the kids a late breakfast and not be in anyone's way.

Everyone who was at Joey's ceremony was at Pacey's. Before it began Mr. Witter pulled Pacey to the side. "Son I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you. I never thought you could accomplish so much but you have. You are a successful chef, a wonderful father and husband, and an excellent student. It is an honor to have you as a son." Mr. Witter had tears in his eyes, as did Pacey.

The ceremony soon started. "And now I would like to introduce to you student who has excelled throughout his years at Boston Bay and has achieved the position of Valedictorian, Pacey Witter." The dean announced.

Pacey got up and began to make his speech. "If somebody would have told me five years ago that I would be head of my class in college I probably would have asked if they were taking drugs. I was a terrible student in highschool. That is I was until I met my now wife, Joey. She inspired me too work my hardest and do everything that I could to excel. Both my wife and my daughter have taught me so much about life, they have taught me too love life, to believe in the impossible, to dream, and too laugh. Without them, as well as my family and friends I would not be here. I used to take these people for granted but now I know better. So I just anted to remind people to love those around you. Good luck to everyone."

Everyone applauded and Joey wiped the tears out of her eyes. After the ceremony everyone again went their separate ways, they were going to be meeting at a small picnic area the next day for both Pacey and Joey's graduation party. Pacey, Joey, and Sam went home for a nice quiet dinner. Over the past few years Pacey had taught Joey how to cook and she had actually become very good at it. She cooked pasta and it was delicious. After dinner, just as Pacey had done two nights ago Joey said, "Sam has something she wants to give you."

"No way daddy this present is something Mommy is definitely reponsible for." Sam replied.

"Sam don't be so silly, give daddy your drawing." Joey said, laughing.

Sam presented Pacey with a piece of paper rolled up and tied with a ribbon. "I had no idea how to tell you this but your gift was actually my inspiration. Pacey unrolled te paper to find a picture of their family. "Jo your going to have to explain this a little better, wait why are there four, whoa, does this mean what I think it means. Are you really, are we gonna?" Pacey was at a loss for words.

"Daddy what are you doing, aren't you excited mommy is gonna have a baby!" Sam exclaimed, no longer able to keep a secret.

"Oh honey I am more than excited." Pacey replied, beaming.

Just then a knock came at the door. "That must be Bessie coming to pick up Sam. Are you ready sweetie?" Joey asked. Sam was going to spend the night with Bessie, Bodie, Alexander, and Stephanie. They were staying at a hotel for the night. After a long goodbye process Sam finally left. They cleaned up the kitchen and sat down on the couch.

"So are you really excited Pace?" Joey asked.

"Are you kidding me, excited isn't the word. So are we going to tell everyone soon, why didn't you tell me sooner, wait what about our trip?" Pacey's mind was in a whirlwind.

"Ok first of all I am glad you are excited. Now to answer your questions, I was thinking we could tell everyone tomorrow, I just found out a few days ago and wanted the perfect time to tell you, and the doctor said that she would recommend me several doctors at he towns along the coast that I could visit so I am fine for the trip." Joey finished.

Pacey began to kiss her, first it was soft and gentle, but it soon became more and more passionate. They moved to the bedroom and "settled in."

The next day Pacey and Joey got ready for the picnic. "So are we really gonna tell them today?" Pacey asked.

"I think it would be the best thing if we told them now." Joey replied.

"Wait, are you sure that Sam is going to be able to keep a secret?" Pacey asked.

"Oh yeah, I promised her a new stuffed animal if she kept it a secret until after today. And you know how much she loves stuffed animals" Joey said laughing.

They got into the car and began their drive to the picnic area. When they got there al their friends were already there. It was decorated with balloons and a huge CONGRATULATIONS sign. There was tons of food and games. After everyone finished their lunch Pacey and Joey stood up to say something.

Pacey began, "We just wanted to thank everyone for coming up here and supporting us in everything that we have done these past five years. You all mean the world to us. Now I am sure you are all wondering what we plan on doing now that we are through with college. Well I was hired as head chef at a nice restaurant."

Joey continued, "And I was hired as an editor of a small newspaper, the editor there is retiring in August. We are going on a trip this summer down the coast on True Love, which Pacey just finished, the three of us."

Suddenly Bessie yelled out, "Wait where are you going to live?"

"Well we gave that a lot of thought." Pacey began.

Joey continued, "And we finally decided that we wanted to go back home to or rots. That is why we looked for jobs in Capeside. Pacey is working at the Little White House and I am editor of the Capeside Tribune."

Pacey interrupted, "And now, knowing what we now know, I think we are even firmer in our decision."

Seeing the perplexed looks on everyone's faces Joey began to explain, "I found out a few days ago that I a going to have a baby, I'm a month in."

Everyone began to congratulate her and the party continued late into the night.