Chapter Fifteen: Everything Will Be Alright

I was out shopping for a doll
To say the least, I thought I've seen them all
But then you took me by surprise
I'm dreaming bout those dreamy eyes

Brooklyn

It's been six months since I found out I was pregnant. I told Emma about it the very next day. And now Maddox and I are living with her. Maddox sleeps on the pullout couch with me, and whenever this new baby comes, if I'm still living here, he or she will probably sleep in Danica's room.

Three months after the big news, Maddox has his second birthday. Emma's parents threw a party for him and it was great. Everyone that I care about was there, and people gave him some much needed presents, like clothes, shoes, and educational toys.

As soon as I started showing, my mom caught on and kicked me out of the house. She couldn't bear to break it to my dad, so he doesn't even know. He thinks I just wanted to move in with Emma so I could experience independence. I wish he was here.

Guess who else bailed on me? Sean. Yep. When I was four months pregnant, I started to show (when my mom found out) and Sean left me. He said he just couldn't deal with it. Of course, he still lives at Emma's, but he won't talk to me. He says that he doesn't want anything to do with me or the baby. Tough situations like this are when people show their true sides.

I haven't found out the sex of the baby yet. I want it to be a surprise. I need to have something good to look forward to. Right now, I'm not sure if I can do this. Will I be able to raise two kids? I technically don't have a place to live and I don't have anyone to help pay for this. I work at the movie theater now. It doesn't pay a lot, but it's usually enough to get some food for me and Maddox. Emma helps out a lot too. She lets me eat at her place whenever I want, but it makes me feel bad.

Emma

This has proven to be quite a year. Thankfully for me, it's been getting better. Oliver's still in a coma, but he's gotten stronger. He's off the respirator, and has been for three months now. It's better than nothing.

About a month after she moved in, Manny moved out again. Somehow, Craig convinced Joey to let her move in. She has a tiny bedroom in the basement, away from Craig at night, but she loves it. She said she feels like she's part of a real family, with a real dad that doesn't judge his kids. She still hasn't spoken to her parents.

Jay is fine now. The day after I talked to him in the hospital, I told Rachel that he would be taking care of Danica again. She was a little upset, but she understands. Jay was thrilled. I guess he didn't really believe me. Now whenever I go to school or work, he watches her. I trust him to take good care of her.

Ten days ago was Danica's first birthday. I can't believe she's already one year old. I had a party here at the apartment, with everyone I knew. Then I took her to see Oliver. It was probably the best day I've had in a long time.

I am going to therapy once a week. My therapist, Sarah, is very understanding. We've mostly been talking about anything I want to talk about. She lets me bring Danica too, so I don't have to worry about who's available to watch her. Even though I know Jay would give up his night in a heartbeat.

Sean

Life is great right now. As soon as I broke up with Brooklyn, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. It feels good to be single again. Of course, Jay won't even talk to me. I'm not sure why he won't. It's not like he's such a noble guy. He cheated on his girlfriend with more than one girl, and gave them all STDs. Oh yeah, like he's really a role model. All I've done is break ties with someone who would bring me down eventually. I can't be a father right now. And besides, I don't even know for sure if the baby is mine.

Manny

"Good morning everyone!" I called as I walked into the kitchen. I absolutely loved my new home. The only setback being that Craig and I can't sleep in the same bed at night. But I won't break Joey's rule either. I'm not about to get myself kicked out of this house.

"Good morning Manny," Joey answered. I kissed him on the cheek and moved on to Angie, ruffling her hair.

"Manny, will you take me to the park today?" she asked.

"Sure Angie. I don't think I have anything else to do. Is Craig allowed too?" I asked her.

"Of course he is!" she said, laughing. She really is a cute kid.

"You know, I really appreciate you keeping Angela so busy," Joey told me.

"Oh, don't worry about it; we have a lot of fun. Besides, it's the least I can do."

"Daddy, do we have to go to church today?" Angela asked.

"Of course we do. Don't worry, as soon as it's over, you can come back here, change your clothes, and go to the park," he told her.

"Okay! I'm gonna go get my dress on." She got up from the table and ran off, probably running into Craig on the way upstairs. "Craig! We're going to the park today!" I heard her calling to him.

I love this family.

Emma

Today I'm going to the doctor with Brooklyn. She has another sonogram, but she's still not finding out if it's a boy or girl. I don't know how she can stand waiting so long!

I can't believe Sean. I never thought he'd be like this. Jay is showing more promise than he is. He takes her to appointments when I can't and he's taken her and Maddox out to dinner a few times.

He says that he's just being nice, but I think he's been getting a little attached to both of them. He loves kids and has a soft spot for single mothers, as I've already found out on my own experience. I think he might be falling for her. But then again, you never know.

"You ready to go yet?" I asked Brooklyn. She always took forever and managed to be late for all of these appointments.

"Yeah, in a minute!" she yelled from the bathroom.

"Mommy!" Maddox yelled.

"I'm coming baby." He always managed to get her out of the bathroom. She ran over to him and started tickling him. I smiled as I watched them play. I can't wait until Danica starts talking. I wonder what her first word will be.

"Come on honey," I said. She crawled over to me and I picked her up. I've been trying to get her to walk, but she mainly falls down. She can't really stand up for too long without help.

Craig's been spending a little time with Dani, but not that much. I've invited him over for dinner a few times, but he hasn't watched her on his own yet. I trust him; I just don't think he's ready. But even though I've invited him, he doesn't show up much on his own. I think the whole excitement of fatherhood was short lived for him.

Something that surprises me is that I don't really mind that he doesn't want to help as much. It gives me more space from him and lets me choose when he comes around. Besides, Oliver is her real father.

I believe in you and me
I'm coming to find you
If it takes me all night
Wrong until you make it right
And I won't forget you
At least I'll try
And run, and run tonight
Everything will be alright

A/N: This chapter takes place exactly six months after the last one, on Sunday, May 2nd. I know the Manny part was random; I just wanted to show what it's like for her at Craig's house. I also know that nothing really that important happened; I just needed it to be informative. It was basically to show that Sean's being an ass and Manny moved in with Craig. And that Craig isn't always around anymore. The song is "Everything Will Be Alright" by The Killers and they own it. I used it mainly for the 'everything will be alright' part, and also for Emma still believing that things will be fine with Oliver. Tell me what you think.

Kuddls:I know I've only writtenSean and Brooklynhaving sex, but it was because I wanted her to be pregnant and I'm going to write more of their relationship in the future...you'll see.And I know by experience that you can definitely fall in love in under two months…been there, done that lol.