A/N: Here's the next chapter, hope everyone likes it. And by the way, I never saw Accidents Will Happen (it never aired in the USA) so don't blame me if I got it wrong (like Craig's feelings)!

Disclaimer: Why, YES, I DO own Degrassi, actually. Have I mentioned that I'm also a compulsive liar?

Spike was rocking Jack in her arms when Emma came into the kitchen. "Oh, Em, there you are. Could you hold Jack for a sec?"

"Sure," Emma said nodding. She took Jack and sat down. Jack was staring up at her with his large blue eyes. He smiled and pulled on Emma's long blonde hair. Emma laughed and pulled his little fingers off her hair. He instantly made a fist around Emma's finger.

"It must be nice," Emma said suddenly. "Having a baby, I mean. I know it's tough raising a kid and labor really hurts and all of that stuff, but it's worth it, right? Having someone who's always there, someone who will love you no matter what. It's almost like you have a little person all your own. Yeah, you've got the father and all, and no one really can have a person, but still. I'd sort of like a baby. It would probably mess up my future and all that, but it would be nice. I could just hold it and talk to it and tell it all of my problems. I'd love that baby so much." Emma looked away. "Mom, I'm putting Jack in his cradle, okay? I'm gonna take a walk." Emma dashed out of the room before Spike could ask any questions.

Emma put on her jacket and walked outside. This is so stupid she thought. I'm glad that I'm not pregnant. I'm really glad! Everything would change if I got pregnant. I'd have to carry it for nine months and have to endure all the whispers and rumors. I'd get a reputation as a total slut. Mom and Snake would ground me until my death day. I'd be throwing up and cranky and I'd get all these mood swings. Then I'd have to go through labor, which according to Mom is like the most painful thing ever, and I'm totally afraid of pain. Then two years of slave labor and sixteen years of responsibility. I don't think I could do it. And that's not even mentioning about what Sean would think about all this. But...it would be so nice, to have someone just for me and Sean. Sean and I could get married and we'd be a family. I never had a father when I was growing up; it was just me and Mom. God, I'd love that. All the hardship wouldn't matter, if I could just be with Sean and the baby. But there is no baby. So I should just forget about it.

It wasn't until Emma touched her cheek that she realized that she was crying.

xXx

Craig opened the door to see Sean Cameron standing in his doorway, which was a surprise. Sean was his friend, but they were never as close as they had been in Grade Eight and the beginning of Grade Nine.

"Uh, hey man. What's up?" Craig asked unsurely.

"Need to talk to you. Can I come in?" Sean mumbled.

Craig stepped aside. "No problem." Sean sank into a nearby couch as Craig settled into a chair.

"I know it's kinda sudden, me just popping in here like this. But I've got a lot on my mind lately." Craig nodded understandingly. "There's no subtle way to say this, so I just will. I slept with Emma." Sean looked up, and Craig realized he was waiting for a reaction. "Um, wow, that's a...real shocker. I didn't see that one coming." Craig hoped he sounded convincing.

Sean shrugged. "Yeah, well...anyways, yesterday Emma came over like, in tears. Told me she thought that she might be...pregnant." Craig sat up. Oh, shit. That's why he's here. Shit.

"So let me get this straight," Craig said slowly. "You got Emma pregnant, and now you're asking me for advice. I hate to break it to you dude, but I was absolute shit at taking care of Baby Jack and I haven't really been practicing, seeing as Manny got an abortion."

Sean shook his head. "She took a test, and she's negative. So it's all good, right? I shouldn't think twice about it."

Craig looked at him strangely. "Yeah. But Sean, am I right in saying that maybe a part of you wanted that baby?" Sean didn't say anything. "Because with me, I knew that a baby would change a ton of things and make life harder, but I wanted a baby. I mean, both my parents are dead, but I thought that with Manny and the kid, we could be. You know. Together. All three of us. Then Manny decided she couldn't be a mom so that was pretty much the end of that. But you feel the same way, right?"

Sean didn't say anything for a long time while Craig waited patiently for his answer. "My parents are in Wasaga Beach, and my brother's in Alberta. I live alone. But maybe Emma and I could've gotten married and lived at my place with the baby. I thought that'd be cool. I don't really have much of a family. But Em and the baby, they could be my family. They could be for me."

"Sean...you should marry Emma," said Craig.

"What?" asked Sean.

"You obviously love her and feel really strongly for her. When you're older, you two should get married."

Sean nodded. "I think I'm gonna go over to Emma's." Sean grinned suddenly. "Got a diamond ring I can borrow?"

"What? You're gonna propose now?"

"Just kidding," laughed Sean. Craig punched his shoulder. "Get outta here!" he said smiling. Sean walked to the door and waved good-bye as he walked outside.

xXx

"Em! Sean's here to see you!" Spike called down the stairs. "Okay, send him down," Emma yelled. Sean came down the basement stairs and into Emma's room. He lay down next to Emma on her bed and held her hand. They didn't say anything for awhile. Finally, Emma turned to him.

"As much as I love cuddling and holding hands, I get the feeling that there's something you want to talk about," she said.

Sean didn't say anything, just pulled her shirt up a couple of inches and placed his hand on her flat stomach.

Emma sighed. "Oh, that. All I can say is, I'm sorry. I mean, we used protection and I followed the prescription for the pill, so-"

"No, not that. Like I said, it's not your fault. It's just, I dunno, I've been thinking a lot. About that baby. What it would be like if you were pregnant."

"Yeah, me too," admitted Emma.

"It would've been hard, but worth it," said Sean.

"We'd be like a little family," said Emma quietly. She looked away, unable to meet Sean's glance.

"Hey, come here," said Sean as he pulled her closer. "Don't be sad."

"It's for the best, right? We're too young to be parents."

Sean kissed the top of her head. "We'll have other kids," he told her. Emma looked up at him. "What did you just say?" she asked.

"Em, I know I'm not exactly Prince Charming. I'm stubborn, I'm not that smart, I've got a hell of a temper, and I've got no money. There's not much that I can offer you. But I swear, I'll always love you. Always. You're the best, just the way you are. I just want to be with you. Because that's the only I know how to do. I may not be that good at it at times, but it's all I want to do. So please, don't leave me." Sean pulled something out of his pocket. It was a sapphire ring. He put in on Emma's left hand ring finger. "I know we're too young to get engaged, so this is a promise ring. It was my mom's once. Em, after high school and after college, would you marry me?" Emma's eyes rounded. "This isn't really romantic, I know, so when I can afford a real diamond, I'll take you out to a big fancy dinner and then take you home and your room will be filled with rose petals and all that. That can be our real engagement. But until then...say yes." Emma hugged him. "I don't even have to consider it. This ring will never leave my finger." She raised her eyebrows. "Until you can afford a diamond engagement ring, of course." Sean hit her shoulder lightly. "I was kidding! This ring...it's incredible, Sean. I love you." "I love you too." Emma lifted her newly-ringed left hand and touched his face. Sean closed his eyes and placed his hands over hers.

"I wish I could stay longer," he told her, "But I have to go." Sean leaned down and kissed her stomach. "See you later." And then he was gone.

Emma fell back on her pillows and screamed in happiness. She grabbed her phone. She just had to call everyone she knew- they'd be so excited!

A/N: R&R!