Lily came back to classes that next week, much to the astonishment of the teachers and students. The Slytherins took this opportunity to be especially cruel, that was until Lily hexed the socks off of one of them who dared to say something about her. The air around the school had clearly improved as well. The Marauders had pulled nearly five pranks in the first two days of the week, and the chatter in the hall had become much more quirky. Lily had become quite popular, and now she always had a group of five or six girls chattering away with her.

Yet by now Lily was bordering five months, and there was an appointment of utmost importance that Friday. Lily was to find out whether she was having a boy or a girl. She was so excited about finally knowing that she couldn't sleep at night.

"James, what should we name it if it's a girl? I was thinking maybe Lola. I've always liked that name, ever since I heard the Copacabana."

"The what? Remember Lil, I haven't heard any of your muggle songs."

"It's this one my mom and I used to dance to, even Petunia. There were nights when she would've had hard day at work and dad was working late, and she sang the song to get a good laugh. Well on one particular night, Petunia and I were walking downstairs to say good night. There was mom, red hair flaring behind her as she danced around the living room to the tape, singing the Copacabana. Lily and I just stared at her, openly laughing since we had never seen a parent be so crazy. She heard us and stopped for a second, and then ran up the stairs, grabbed us, and made us dance with her. There were candles that we grabbed and sang into, and then all of us really got into it after that. Petunia grabbed one of mom's hats from the closets which had feathers on it, and I took a feather boa that mom had used to decorate our mantle for Valentines Day. We danced around, continuously replaying the song, each time becoming crazier than the last. We eventually went for a big finish and jumped on the couch. Except we jumped too far and ended up knocking it over. Dad came in that moment from working. He was a photographer and sometimes had to stay late, and he brought his camera home every night. That was the last picture of all of us happy. The next day I got my acceptance letter to Hogwarts and Petunia and I grew distant, mom and dad started to disagree. Life happened I guess."

James pulled Lily closer as tears began to fill her eyes.

"Lil, it's ok to miss them."

"But I can't live my life reminiscing. I would be pitiful. And I'm strong. I never need help from other people, seeing as I can handle everything perfectly fine by myself."

"Then why are you crying?"

"Pregnancy it makes women on edge haven't you heard?"

"You and I both know that isn't it. You haven't slept at all, and when you do, you have nightmares about your parents. I hear you Lily. Why won't you just let me help you?"

"Because it's you!"

James stiffened, withdrawing his arm. He looked very hurt, but a little angry.

"What do you mean, 'because it's me'?"

"Well, part of me still doesn't trust you completely okay?"

James left the room then, his face streaked with tears he wouldn't let Evans see.

Lily watched him slam the door shut, and this time broke down completely.

James POV

James stormed next door.

"Sirius we've got to talk open up!"

A groggy Black opened the door.

"Bloody hell Potter, can't this wait until morning?"

"Evans and I had a fight."

At that moment the door opened and Lily walked out. Her face was streaked with tears,

"Okay Prongs, what did your damn mouth screw up this time?"

"I don't know! Can I at least talk it over with you guys in the flat? The hall is a bit… not…private."

Inside, the boys made themselves comfortable on the couch and floor with mugs of butterbeer.

"So what happened with you two? Sirius told me you called her Evans something's got to be wrong." Remus asked.

"Well Lily and I were discussing what we should name our kid if it's a girl. She suggested Lola because she liked this song, the Copacabana. I didn't know what that was I have never listened to muggle songs, so I guess it is my fault. I asked her what it was about and she started to reminisce happier days when her and Petunia got along and her parents were alive. Soon she was of course, crying. I tried to help her, but she said that she didn't trust me enough yet." At this James started to break down.

"I mean, bloody hell we are engaged and I'm having her baby how much more do you need?"

Lupin got up and walked out of the room.

"What the hell is he doing?" Sirius whispered.

Remus POV

Remus Lupin had never been surer of what he was doing. Lily was in there with her friends also crying over what had just happened; he could hear their voices through the door. Lily was telling the tale now.

"I didn't really mean to get mad at him, but I don't want him helping me with this. I need people who would actually understand what its like." She concluded.

"You realize Lil, that we have no experience in this whatsoever either. And yet you are letting us help you. Why can't you let James do the same?" asked Lexi, in a calm yet exasperated tone.

"Because it all seems so fast! I mean I'd known him for seven years. But I didn't like him until the first few months of this year! And now I'm having his baby in four months and I'm marrying him in seven…it's all just so overwhelming. I haven't even met his parents; in fact I don't think they even know about me at all! Yet I kept my parents informed of everything! They were so excited to meet him. In fact I had just received a letter that they wanted us to come this summer, before that even if we could manage it. I know I hold great value in his life, but can he let me know? There is so much that is missing! You know he gives me little things to keep me happy, but no 'I love you's' are whispered in my ear. No back massages to make things a little more comfortable. I want him to focus on what is really me at this moment. Granted, I still take trips to Honeydukes and all, but still. I realized today that I don't know anything about him! I have no idea where he grew up, what did he do over summer holiday what are his parents like. Little things that mean so much kind of deal."

Remus thought over what he had just heard. James had never been known to show affection in public. It was a sign of how much he cared for Lily by putting his arm around her in the Great Hall. He pitied Lily, not feeling like she could talk this over with his best friend. Then again, he didn't blame her. James was always on the go, and rarely took time for listening consistently to other people's problems.

"What that hell are you doing out here?" Lily looked livid. She had opened the door to find Remus listening intently on the other side.

"I was listening what does it look like?" he replied smoothly.

Lily just gaped open mouthed at his answer, until she shook it off.

"Don't you have your own friend to listen to?"

"Yeah, but I find that you will know what is wrong the best, seeing as James has no idea."

"That's not uncommon is it now?" Roxxi had appeared in the doorway, and she wasn't looking too happy either. Lily shot her a look that said 'hey he's still the guy I love back down!'

"Lily you and James are perfect for each other. Everyone knows it, you guys know it. James will listen to you; just ask him to talk for a bit. Trust me Lily, he will do anything for you."

"I know he would." Her voice was meek and only a whisper now. She strode out of the room, shooting the four friends thankful looks.

Lily walked into their apartment already to find James there sprawled on the couch staring intently at the fire that he had started. God he looks hot! Thought Lily.

James felt her presence and stood up. He strode briskly over to her, and taking her hand pulled her close.

"I'm sorry Lil. I never bothered to actually listen to you, and now look at us. I cried for the first time since I was two. I cried at the thought that my stupidity and impatience had so screwed it up that I lost you forever." James told her so passionately that Lily's doubts disappeared. All she knew now was that she loved him, wanted him, needed him there no matter how annoying he could get. They kissed, first cautiously, and then getting caught up in the moment. Her hands felt his abs under his shirt, and his hands glided up and down her back.

The next morning, Roxxi, Lexi, Sirius and Lupin, walked in to check on the two. Both of them were on the couch, Lily curled into a ball with James's arms around her. A blanket had been pulled over the two of them. Quietly shutting the door so not to disturb them, they wore satisfied smiles down to breakfast.

Lily and James didn't get up until noon, and then after a quick lunch, had to rush to the Hospital wing for their appointment with Madam Pomfrey. Today was Friday, and they were about to find out if they were having a boy or a girl.

Madam Pomfrey gave them an appraising look as they burst into the room, looking harried and out of breath.

"Ms. Evans, so kind of you to show up. You know the routine." She signaled towards a metal table.

Lily lay down and rolled up her shirt so that her belly was revealed. The nurse came over and said the usual spell. Her belly once again glowed a bright pearly white, a sign that the baby was healthy and everything was running smoothly.

"And would you like to know the sex of the baby?"

"Yes." They answered in unison.

Madam Pomfrey pointed her wand at Lily's belly again, and her stomach glowed a bright blue.

"Congratulations. You are going to have a baby boy." And for the first time, the nurse actually cracked a smile.