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Chapter 5

Lucy grabbed her keys off the counter and went out the door. She hopped in the car and drove to Kevin's house. She was a little nervous because today was the day she would be meeting Kevin's kids. After pulling up in front of the house Lucy took a deep breath and got out of the car. She rang the doorbell and a couple of seconds later Kevin answered opened the door.

"Hi," Kevin said and he gave his girlfriend a quick kiss on the lips. "Come in." Kevin opened the door a little wider so that Lucy could come in and he lead her into the kitchen. "I'll call the kids down so they can meet you."

"Okay," Lucy said.

Kevin went over to the stairs and yelled up for his kids to come down. A couple of minutes later an adorable little girl with blonde hair and blue eyes and wearing a light pink dress and a little boy who was the spitting image of his father came downstairs. "This is Noah," Kevin said and he pointed to his son. "And this is Grace."

"Hi," Lucy said.

"This is Lucy," Kevin said.

"Hi," both kids said shyly.

"Do you guys want to have some lunch? I can make us some sandwiches," Kevin suggested.

"Sure," Lucy said.

"Okay," both kids responded.

"Do you want some help?" Lucy asked.

"No I'm fine," Kevin said. "You guys can sit down and I'll be right back with some cold cuts and bread."

"Okay," Lucy said and she sat down at the table with Grace and Noah. "So Noah, you're in pre-school. Right?"

"Yeah," Noah responded.

"How do you like that?"

"It's so much fun," Noah said.

"And Grace you're in nursery?" Lucy asked.

"Yeah," Grace said.

"What do you do there?"

"We color and play with toys and have a snack," Grace explained. "I love it." Just then Kevin came in with a plate full of cold cuts in one hand and bread in the other.

"Lunch is served," Kevin said and he joined everyone at the table. Everyone ate lunch and then the kids ran off to play while Kevin and Lucy cleaned up. A couple of minutes later Grace came out with a doll in hand.

"Lucy, can you play dolls with me?" Grace asked.

"Sure," Lucy said and she followed Grace into the play room.

While they were playing Grace looked up at Lucy and said, "Lucy are you going to be my new mommy?"

For a second Lucy was taken aback by the question. She quickly recovered and then sat down on the floor. "Come sit on my lap." Grace did so and Lucy continued, "I don't know if I'm going to marry your dad. But I could never replace your mommy and I would never want to. Your mommy was very special to your daddy and I'm sure she was a wonderful person."

"Okay," Grace said. "But I do hope you marry daddy. He talks about you all the time you know and ever since he met you he's been so happy. He's even started singing again. He sings all the time. He really likes you."

"Well I really like him too. And I'll let you in on a little secret. I've been singing a lot too," Lucy said, whispering the last part.

Kevin came into the room and said, "Grace why don't you get your shoes and socks. I'll help you put them on."

"Okay," Grace said and she got up from where she was sitting on Lucy's lap. She ran over to Kevin and whispered something in his ear and then ran from the room.

"What have you been talking to my daughter about?" Kevin asked, faking that he was angry.

"Nothing. I hear you really like me," Lucy said.

"Is that a surprise to you?" Kevin asked.

"No, not really," Lucy said.

"Well my daughter just told me that you're singing again," Kevin said. "Is that a good sign?"

"Well of course. I only sing when I'm happy," Lucy said.

"Well I'm glad you're happy. Do I have anything to do with that happiness?"

"Oh yes. You have everything to do with that happiness. Grace tells me that you're singing again too."

"That's true. I'm probably just as happy as you are," Kevin said.

"Well I'm glad," Lucy said and she stepped closer to Kevin.

"Lucy, I have to tell you something. It's really important. I...I love you," Kevin said.

"You do?" Kevin nodded and Lucy said, "I love you too." Lucy leaned in for a kiss, which Kevin accepted. They were kissing for about three minutes when they broke apart. "I can't believe we love each other. I love you so much."

"I can. It's wonderful," Kevin said. Then Grace entered the room with her shoes and socks. Kevin helped her to put them on and then everyone got on their jackets and they left the house.

Kevin drove to Lucy's apartment and they went upstairs. When Lucy opened the door she heard, "Surprise!" She saw all the woman in her family sitting in her family. Signs that said "Congratulations on your baby!", "It's a Girl" and "It's a Boy" were hung up on all the walls. There was also a pile of presents in the corner of the room.

"This is all for me?" Lucy said as tears fell down her face.

"Yes it is," Annie said as she approached her daughter. "We had to throw you a baby shower or you wouldn't have all the things you need. Plus we wanted to get you all the things you need."

"Thank you so much," Lucy said and she went to everyone and gave them hugs. Once she was done she went to Kevin and said, "this is Kevin and his children, Grace and Noah."

"Hello," Kevin said.

"Did you know about this?" Lucy asked Kevin.

"Yeah," Kevin said. "It was my job to get you here. Your sister called me and asked me to do it."

"Oh," Lucy said. "Good job."

"Now I better be going. This is a woman's party, not for me," Kevin said.

"Okay, maybe we can get together later on tonight so you can get to know my family," Lucy said and she kissed Kevin good-bye. "Why doesn't Grace stay here? If she wants to, I mean."

"Is that okay with your mom," Kevin said and Lucy asked her mom if Grace could stay. Annie of course said yes and Grace said that she wanted to stay so Kevin left with just Noah.

"So Grace how old are you?" Sarah asked once Lucy and Grace were sitting with everyone else.

"I'm three years old," Grace said as she held up three fingers.

"Wow you're old," Sarah said as Grace giggled.

Everyone talked and spent time together for a little while and then Annie brought out lunch. "Everybody can eat," Annie announced. "The buffet is set up in the kitchen." Everybody made a line and started to get food. Lucy helped Grace and then they sat down at the table.

"So where is dad, Matt, Carlos, Simon, David, Sam, and Charlie?" Lucy asked.

"They all went to the aquarium," Ruthie explained. "They didn't really know what else to do but don't worry. You'll see them all later."

"Good. I can't wait," Lucy said. After lunch, all the guests played some of those "corny" baby shower games and then Lucy opened her gifts.

She got lots of clothes, diapers, toys, bottles, a car seat, stroller, bassinet, and rocking chair. "Thank you guys so much!" Lucy exclaimed once the last gift was unwrapped. "You guys didn't have to do all this, just being here was gift enough."

"Well before you say anymore we have something else for you. This is from your entire family, everyone chipped in. So, stand up and close your eyes," Annie said. Lucy did so and Sarah and Mary grabbed her arms and guided her into the baby's room.

"Alright, now open your eyes," Ruthie said.

"Oh my gosh!" Lucy yelled once she opened her eyes. There in front of her was a white crib and inside was clothes and almost everything else you would need for a baby. Not only that but the nursery that Lucy and Kevin had painted and wall-papered now held furniture that matched the crib. Lucy walked around the room and looked at the dresser, toy box, changing table, and shelf and started to cry.

"Thank you guys so much!" Lucy said as she sobbed. "I don't know what I would have done with out you."

"You're welcome," Sarah said and everyone took turns giving Lucy hugs.

"It finally looks like an actual nursery," Lucy said. "I can't wait to put the teddy-bear comforter, that matches the wallpaper, and sheets in the crib."

"Yeah that's always fun," Annie said. "It starts to feel like you're actually having a baby after that."

"Yup," Mary agreed.

At about five-thirty all of Lucy's friends started to leave and the men of the family came. Lucy introduced Grace to all of them and although she was a little shy at first by the time Kevin and Noah arrived she was starting to warm up to them. She and Noah even ran off to play with Sam and David.

"Why don't you stay for dinner? I haven't seen you guys in so long, we have a bit of catching up to do," Lucy offered. They all agreed and she decided that she would call for pizza.

"Kevin why don't I show you the nursery?" Lucy asked once she got off the phone with the pizzeria.

"Okay," Kevin said and Lucy grabbed his hand and lead him to the nursery. "Wow, it looks great!" Kevin said. "It doesn't echo in here anymore."

"Yeah, its really great," Lucy said. "It's kinda weird though."

"Why?"

Lucy went and sat down in the rocking chair that Simon and Matt moved in the room earlier and then said, "I don't know. I guess that it's finally seeping in that I'm having a baby. I'm starting to realize that I'm responsible for another person's life. It kind of freaks me out."

"Yah I know," Kevin said as he squatted down in front of the rocking chair so that he was eye level with Lucy. "But you'll get used to it."

"What if I don't get used to it? What if I'm a horrible mother?" Lucy said as she started to cry. "I mean when I was eight years old I never dreamed that I would be unmarried and having a baby. I'm not even out of school yet. How great of a mother can I be?"

"Luce, you'll be great. I promise, just stop second-guessing yourself. Even if this baby wasn't planned it doesn't mean it's can't be a good thing. This is going to work out," Kevin said and he wiped the tears from Lucy's face and gave her a hug.

"How do you do it?" Lucy asked.

"Do what?"

"Always know the right thing to say. You can always cheer me up and get me thinking positive. You're like the light at the end of my tunnel. You are a wonderful man," Lucy said. "I love you so much."

"I love you too," Kevin said as Lucy leaned in for a kiss.

After kissing for about thirty seconds they broke apart and Kevin said, "I should be getting home, before the pizza gets here."

"What? No I want you and the kids to stay for dinner too," Lucy explained.

"I don't want to interrupt your family gatherings. You haven't seen your family in awhile, you see me practically everyday," Kevin said.

"You're not interrupting my family gathering. I want you here. You can get to know my family," Lucy said. "Atleast learn all their names."

"I know their names," Kevin lied and then Lucy gave him a look and he said, "Okay, I don't but I will."

"Good," Lucy said and she quickly kissed him. "We should back out, before my family starts to wonder."

They opened the nursery door and then walked outside. When they did this everyone turned and looked at them, trying to hold back their laughter but it wasn't really working. Mary got up, walked towards them and said, "you may want to go look in the mirror." She pulled them into the bathroom and Lucy and Kevin immediately looked in the mirror. Lucy's lipstick was all smudged and Kevin's hair was all messed up.

"Great first impression," Kevin mumbled and he turned a deep shade of red.

"Don't worrry about it hon," Lucy said. "No one will judge you."

"Whatever you say," Kevin said as he turned the water on and started to fix his hair. Once they were both all fixed up they returned to the living room. The rest of the night was spent getting to know Kevin and spending time together. At about eleven o'clock, Lucy helped Kevin to bring Noah and Grace to the car, since they had both fallen asleep. A little while later the Camden family also left, Annie, Eric, Ruthie, Sam and David for Matt and Sarah's house, and everyone else for their own homes.

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