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Change of Plans
Chapter 7: They're Good Again

A few days had passed, and Karen and Grace were getting adjusted to their new life. Grace had finally finished up her last bit of designing, and the two of them had decided to go out shopping for things for the baby.

"I'm so tired of looking at yellow things, Grace. If this baby is anything like you, yellow will definitely not be its color," Karen said, eyeing all the clothing Grace was carrying, most of which was yellow. "Well it's so unisex. If I get pink things and it's a boy, everyone will think he's a girl, and the same with the other way around."

Karen rolled her eyes. "Well I'm paying for all this. We are going to get some stuff in other colors… mostly pinks and purples. I'm thinking it's a girl." It was then Grace's turn to roll her eyes. "Karen, how could you ever know that? …And how sure are you? I'm hoping for my little Lilly." Karen raised an eyebrow, "Lilly, huh? Have you got a name for a boy? And I'm 75 sure. I have my way of knowing how things go when you have sex." Grace laughed, and began exchanging some of the yellow clothes for more girly colors. "That's always been creepy, you know. And yes, Lilly. It was going to be George if it were a boy, but I don't know if Will would be okay with that anymore. I'll have to think of another name."

With the mention of Will, Karen frowned. "You know Grace, you really need to talk to him. This all turned out for the best, didn't it? And I know deep down you're happy for him and Vince. Did you know they're in the process of adopting? Honey, he's your best friend. Forgive him, and before the baby is born. He wants to be there." Grace sighed, and began walking towards the register with her large stack of clothes. "I know I need to talk to him… And how do you know all of this, anyway?" she asked. "I've been talking to him. He called the day after you moved in, wondering how you were. Look, go see him today. He'll be happy. He was pretty angry that you lied to him, but he says he realizes, in a way, why you did it. You two need to make up."

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A few hours later, Grace and Karen were at the door of Will and Vince's new place. Grace was hesitating to knock. "I'm nervous. I forgive him, I do, but I don't want him to be angry with me," she said. "Oh, honey, plus we've got to tell them about us." Grace rolled her eyes. "Not helping, Karen… But I can do this. I can." With that she took a deep breath, raised her fist, and rapped on the door.

"Just a second!" they heard Vince's muffled voice yell, and after some clanking around inside, Vince opened the door. He looked a bit shocked to see them there. "Oh!" he said, "Hi Grace, hello Karen. I'll go get Will for you. Come on in." He gestured for them to walk in and sit on the couch, and they did so, sitting in an awkward silence while Vince went to tell Will that they were there.

"I think I should talk to him alone first," Grace said, squeezing Karen's hand gently. "We'll go into the other room. But we'll come back in here so you and I can tell him about us together. Will you be okay with Vince as company?" Karen made a face indicating that it didn't matter much to her. "I'll be fine honey, don't worry about me."

With that, footsteps could be heard and Will and Vince entered the room. "Grace? I'm surprised you're here," Will said, unsure of why Grace had come and what kind of a mood she was in. Grace gave him a half-smile and got up, walking towards him. "Well, I am. We need to talk things out." She stopped in front of him looking him in the eyes. "Maybe in the other room?" she hinted, pointing to the dining room with one finger. Will nodded, and the two walked into the other room. Vince and Karen were then left alone, and neither was sure what to do about it. "Uh… You want something to drink?" Vince asked sheepishly.

"Will, I'm sorry I got so upset about you moving in with Vince. I know you two love each other, and you deserve to be happy. I was just afraid about raising the baby alone," Grace said after they had gotten safely into the other room. Will sighed. "I know. And I'm sorry I sprung it on you after I'd told you I would help you. But why did you lie to me about going to live in a hotel? I was really worried about that." He already knew the answer, but he needed to hear something about it out of Grace's mouth. "I just wanted to get back at you somehow," she said, "It was stupid, I know, but it made me feel better in a way. I'm sorry about that, too."

Will smiled, and pulled Grace into a hug. "It's okay. Are we good now? Because it's only been a week and yet we still have catching up!" Grace nodded, her chin hitting Will's shoulder as she did so. "We're good now. And yes we do. What's this I hear about adoption?" Will pulled away and grinned, his hands planted firmly on Grace's shoulders. "We found a baby! Vince's sister's friend's sister's baby, actually, which sounds pretty complicated, I know. But she's due in two months and has been looking for a good couple to adopt her child. Ro told her that we were thinking of adopting, and quick as we talked with her, we've got a baby! They think it's a boy." Grace squealed and pulled Will into another hug. "Oh! I'm so happy for you!"

Will thanked her, and they pulled away again. "So, you can't be news-less after a whole week! There's got to be something you can let spill." Grace bit her bottom lip and gave a nervous giggle. "Well, actually there is, but I think we should go into the other room for this one." Will was a bit confused and now very curious, but he agreed to go back into the other room.

Vince and Karen seemed extremely relieved for the two of them to be back. Karen had a martini in her hand, and her and Vince were giving each other awkward looks, not sure what to talk about. Will laughed at the sight, but Grace was too nervous. What if will didn't approve? What if he laughed at that too, thinking she was joking? She swallowed hard, and took a seat next to Karen.

"So, what is it?" Will asked as he sat down in a free chair. Grace sighed, grabbed Karen's hand, and looked Will straight in the eye. "Karen and I are going to raise the baby together." Will still looked confused. "Well, that's nice of you to help her out, Karen…" he said, thinking there must be more to this than just that. "Well," Karen said, "It's not just out of the kindness of my heart… I love Grace." Will was a bit taken aback. "You… love her?" Karen nodded. "And she loves me. And don't you dare laugh or mock it." Will still looked shocked, but managed a smile. "Well, I can't say I ever saw it coming, and I can't say it won't take getting used to… But I'm happy for you, Gracie. And you too, Karen."

Grace let out a long breath as if she'd been holding it in all the time, and gripped Karen's hand harder. "I'm so glad that's over with," she said, "I never want to do that again!" With that, Karen gave Grace a bit of a guilty look. "Well, honey, there's still someone else we need to tell." Grace looked frightened and a bit surprised. "Who?" she demanded.

Karen and Will, simultaneously, said: "Jack."