A/N: Uh, wow! Y'all totally blew me with your fabulous reviews, so, here's the next chapter! Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Nick Stokes, Lindsay Willows, or Catherine Willows. I do, however, own Cath's baby! :D
III.
What Did We Do?
"We're having a baby," he replied serenely.
"Nick, this is serious!" Catherine exclaimed. "Did you not hear me? I. Am. Pregnant." She repeated the words slowly, as if they still weren't sinking in.
Trying desperately to fight the grin that threatened to appear, Nick rushed to her side and hugged her. "Cath…" he murmured, massaging her shoulders to calm her down somewhat. She twisted to face him.
"People are going to talk," she protested. "We're not a couple, Nicky. What happens then?"
He shrugged. "Nothing."
She eyed him incredulously. "What?"
"Catherine, we're not sleeping together, but I'm not going to abandon you because of that!" he exclaimed. "Is that really what you think of me?"
Her mouth formed a silent 'oh'. "Uh, no, it's just- uh…" she stammered.
"Oh Cath," he pulled her into a gentle hug. "I'll always be here if you need me, okay?"
She nodded mutely. Then she gasped. "What is Lindsay going to think?"
"You're having a baby?" the twelve-year-old screeched.
Catherine winced. "Honey-"
"How could you do this to me?"
"Lindz, sweetie, I-"
But it was too late. Her daughter burst into tears and ran to her room.
Nick started after her quickly. "Lindz, can you open up the door please?"
"No," came the muffled reply, and more sobs.
"Lindsay, please? I'm here to help, you can talk to me."
Finally the door opened a crack. "Are you the dad?"
He nodded. "Lindz, you're going to make an awesome big sister."
Lindsay pursed her lips. "Really?" Her eyes brightened.
"Really." Nick wrapped her in his arms in a bear hug. "I promise."
A/N: I know it didn't take long for Nick to convince Lindsay, but one reviewer mentioned no fighting, so I figured I wouldn't make Lindsay a brat. Cause she isn't. Please review on your way out! No reviews, no update!