Darry's POV

During dinner that night, Soda asked if he could do something with Steve that night. He fed Brianna some applesauce while looking at me for an answer. Of course, Ponyboy was looking at me too.

"I don't know Soda. I mean, it is a school night tomorrow and I have to be up early for work on Monday, too." I told him.

"But, can't I watch her?" Pony asked. "It's not like there's a lot to do on a Sunday night. Besides, Soda misses spending time with Steve. Just because he has a baby doesn't mean he shouldn't spend time with his friends."

I sighed not knowing what to say. I knew Pony was right. Maybe he uses his head more than I give him credit for. And Soda had been spending less time with our friend since Brianna took up much of his time outside of work.

"Well, can't you bring her with?" I asked.

Soda pursed his lips together. "I could, but I told Steve it would be just the two of us that's why I want to know if one of you can watch her."

"What about Two-Bit?" Pony asked. "You know he'll be here half the night anyway, Darry. The two of us could watch her and if Soda's still out when we're ready to go to bed, Two-Bit can take over."

"Two-Bit!" Soda and I both said at the same time. Two-Bit was one of our good friends and while he loved playing with Brianna, I wasn't sure if he'd be very good at watching her. Even if Pony and I were there.

"It was just a suggestion." Pony mumbled.

"I know." Soda told him as he fed Brianna another spoonful of applesauce. He gave Pony a small grin. "Maybe Steve and I can do something another time."

Ponyboy's POV

I tried to grin back at Soda. It's true that Steve and I don't like each other much, But I felt bad that Soda couldn't spend more time with him. Brianna took up a lot of Soda's time. And I couldn't remember the last time he had gone out to do something fun.

"Hey Pony, don't worry about it." Soda was saying. "I didn't tell Steve that we would do something tomorrow, I said I'd see if we could do something. He'll understand."

"Sure." I said as I stood up to clear the table and wash the dishes.

Darry was looking at Soda. "If I agree to watch Brianna tomorrow, do you promise to be home by ten?"

"Yeah. Steve has school on Monday like Pony. I'm sure he won't plan on being out much later than that anyway." Soda replied.

"And Pony, you have no plans for tomorrow?" Darry asked me. I shook my head. "Alright, Soda you can go do something with Steve tomorrow. Pony and I will watch Brianna."

"Is Two-Bit going to help?" Soda teased, winking at me.

Darry shook his head and grinned. "Well, since he'll probably be here anyway, I guess the answer is yes."

I looked over at Soda who was now wiping off Brianna's face and hands. He looked back at me and lifted Brianna out of her high chair.

"Well, Pony, looks like you and Darry got yourselves a good looking date for tomoorow." Soda joked.

I laughed and even Darry cracked a grin.

"I can't argue with you there little buddy." Darry said. He tickled Brianna who giggled in response.

Soda's POV

I carried Brianna to the living room, then sat down on the floor with her. I was glad Darry and Pony would be watching her the next night. It meant a lot to me to be able to spend time with Steve.

"Hey little buddy." Darry said, sitting next to me on the floor.

"Thanks for agreeing to watch Brianna tomorrow." I told him.

He reached over and messed up my hair. "I know it means a lot to you to spend time with Steve. Besides, I don't think Pony would have took no for an answer. He loves watching Brianna."

"I guess not." I agreed. "After all, he did suggest that Two-Bit could watch her."

Darry and I both chuckled. Two-Bit was a good friend. But I wasn't sure if I'd trust him with Brianna. Although I probably had nothing to worry about if Darry and Pony would be close by.

"You know, I can't believe how big she's getting." Darry commented.

I nodded. "She doesn't exactly sit and do nothing anymore. Everday it seems like she does or discovers something new."

Darry and I both looked at Brianna who was examining her hand. She then looked up at me and giggled. I scooped her up onto my lap, and tickled her, enjoying the sounds of baby giggles filling the house.

Author's note: Sorry it's taking me so long to update. I've been reading books on parenting to help me with this story. One is even written specifically for teen fathers. I'm not sure when I'll update this story again. But I do promise that there is more.