A/N: I hope all is well. I just went along with the chapter.
I own nothing but the kids.
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Elliott POV
It's only been a few days and the news is still fresh on all of our mind. Wesley a father? Although I have no problem with that it's just out of the ordinary. As if this is unnatural. I decided to keep the cafe closed until things in our minds were settled. I made coffee for the morning and Wesley walked in a few minutes afterwards. We haven't spoken ever since he found out. I think he's still in shock. He took a cup of coffee and sat down at the table. He stared at his coffee with a blank stare. It was like he was there but also not there. His cold chilled stare caught me off guard when his gaze met mine. "Elliott…" He spoke quietly.
"Yea?" I sat in front of him with my own cup of coffee. I could see there was a lot on his mind but this was too much even for him.
"I'm- I'm going to be a father… This is so unreal" His coffee was still untouched. His face read drowsy all over. He must have been drinking as of lately.
"I'm just as surprised as you" I took a sip as I didn't know what else to say.
"I wasn't expecting this. This can't be real" Wesley howled in frustration. "It was just a one time thing!" The sadness turned in anger. All his emotions shifted as he banged his hands along the table. I just watched as he was venting to me. I didn't know how to reply at the moment. "Just one time!" He repeated.
"Sometimes that's all it takes" I reminded him. He didn't like that response since he shot me a glare. It was more of the "I hate you right now glare." I shrugged
"What about you and Zoey?" He questioned. "You guys surely did it more than us." I chuckled. He was clearly upset by my response.
"Zoey is on the pill. We made sure of that. We talked this out. This whole thing could have been avoided if you didn't get so angry at Renee in the first place when she came for help" He knew I was correct and slid his hand down his face.
"You're right…" I can see he was ready to cry. I did the only thing I can do. I got up and gave him a hug. "Who knows maybe a miracle will happen" I thought to myself. He sobbed the rest of the day away. I'm not sure what will happen but only time will tell. Till then I'm stuck with with a broken soul.
Zoey's POV
A few days had passed after Emmie's first birthday. My baby is getting big and I couldn't be any happier. She spoke more and did more but I wish she would eat her food. She is such a picky eater. As for my relationship, Elliott and I are taking things slow. It's best that way. He does comes over and spends time with us. After the events of the shocking news no one has kept in contact with one another besides Elliott and I. I told my best friends Megan and Mimi what was going on and they were shocked. When I am at school I see Mark in the hallway I quickly turn away. He hasn't even come to see Emmie. I guess me dating someone new devastated him.
Class just ended and I walked the halls of my school as I ignored everyone who stared or whispered about me as I walked by. I made it to my locker and I sighed. Good thing I was a senior and ready to get out of here. I felt something coming close since of my sensitive cat ears were still very much active, so I had quickly turned my head and saw Mark behind me. I gulped as I blinked a few times. He looked so dead inside.
"Mark…" I said in hush tone
"Can we talk?" He said in a monotone voice. I wanted to say no but I felt myself say yes. As the bell rang we walked into an empty classroom. I held my school bag close. This feeling felt weird. He wasn't himself.
"W- What do you want from me" I stumbled upon my words.
"I've been doing some thinking lately," He began as he paced back and forth. " I was wondering how long have you been in love with Elliott" He stopped and looked at me "But then I realized I already knew. I was that blinded by the truth." He looked so blank. "I'm sorry I haven't seen Emmie, it's been hard especially when he's there." He sighed as I can tell he was holding back the urge to cry. "All I want now is to be a great father for my daughter."
"I'm sorry Mark…" I could feel his pain. Mark walked over to me and patted my head.
"You'll always be my strawberry" He whispered in my ear then walked out the room. I was overwhelmed with emotions. Elliott is everything but why did Mark do this. Did I still have feelings for him? Impossible, I love Elliot. The rest of the day was exhausting since I wasn't paying attention after talking to Mark. After school I went straight home. I went straight to my room and sighed onto my bed. I'm pretty sure my mom greeted me when I walked in but I was in no mood to say hello. I looked over at Emmie's crib and sighed as I heard a knock on my door.
"Zoey" I heard my mom opened my door. "Is everything alright"
"Mom, why is life so hard" I asked as I buried my face into my pillow.
"What happened" She sat at the foot of my bed. I looked over at her. She gave me a warm smile. I began to tell her everything from the beginning. I told her everything up to now. She was extremely shocked but was glad I can speak with her about things like this. She explained to me what I can do or choose to do.
"Oh yea. Emmie is out with your father." She petted my head.
"Oh honey I am home!" I heard my dad yell from downstairs.
"I guess they are back" We chuckled as we went downstairs and I saw Emmie sleeping in her stroller.
"Aw. Look at mommy's little angel." I walked over to the stroller.
"She was well behaved. No problems and was really nice to the other kids at the park. She loves the swings" He placed the bag on the table.
"Thank you dad for taking her out." I took her out the stroller and carried her upstairs to my room. She was surprisingly still asleep especially when I put her on my bed. "Emmie" I softly spoke. She opened her eyes and yawned as she saw me. She happily hopped into my arms. "Hey my little kitten. Are you hungry?" She nodded. I took her back downstairs and put her in her high chair and made her some mashed potatoes with cut up pieces of chicken. I placed a bowl in front of her since she likes to eat by herself. While she ate I saw a missed call from a number I do not recognize. I tried calling back but no reply. My mom informed me that she and dad were going out for a date night. I told them I'll be fine by myself and insured them that if I have any trouble I will call them. I went back to see Emmie with Mashed potatoes in her hair and face.
"Food goes in your mouth Emmie." As I was about to take her out I heard a knock on my door. "I wonder who that could be." I took Emmie out and held her as I opened the door. It was Mark. I was shocked and Emmie was pulling on my hair.
"Um hey" I questioned as I removed Emmie's had from my hair.
"Sorry to come like this but we really need to talk" He made his way inside. I rolled my eyes and closed the door behind him.
"Make it quick. Emmie used her face and hair as a canvas for food." I put Emmie down as she walked over to her toys.
"I'm just here to see my daughter. I know I should have called first but I've just been having too much on my mind lately." He sat on my couch.
"About?" I sat next to him." I watched as Emmie take her toy and put it in her mouth. "No Emmie" I quickly took the toy away. She began to cry loudly. I told Mark to just wait there. I took Emmie a quick bath, dressed her up and brought her back to the living room then turned on cartoons. I sat right next to him again. "So, what is going on?" I asked
"I just want to know what your honest opinion of me is?" He asked as he watched Emmie get hypnotized by the TV. I looked at him and was confused on what the hell he was talking about.. I rubbed my head and sighed as he waited for a reply.
"Look Mark, I think you're a nice guy who just needs help. I feel like you can be a great father if you tried. Emmie is a lot of work and it's no easy doing this alone. I missed a lot of school the first few months I was pregnant and when she was born. I am doing this mostly by myself. I do get help but who is the one who puts her down for a good night sleep? I do. Who's up late at night dealing with nightmares or a child who can't sleep? Me. No one is there to help when I really need it Mark. I honestly would love it if you came over to take care of her." I sighed and he nodded.
"From now on, I want me, you and Emmie time. I do not want to see or hear from Elliot when I am here. I do not like the guy. I am still disappointed in you for dating him." He admitted. His demands were a bit too much but I understood why. We came to an agreement to hang out with Emmie every other weekend and during holidays. Elliott is allowed to come by on holidays though which I had Mark agree on. We talked about minor details and he played with Emmie. I honestly felt good to have him fully be there for his daughter, let see how long that last for. Mark wanted to make a snack for us so he went to the kitchen to make whatever it was.
"Hey, Zoey? Your phone is ringing" Mark yelled out from the kitchen. I walked over to the kitchen and grabbed my phone as he went back to check on Emmie.
"Hello?"" I picked up without checking who was calling me.
"H- Hey Zoey" I heard a faint voice.
"Who's this?" I asked.
"It's me Renee… I was in the area. I was wondering if I could stop by to talk?" She asked. I wasn't sure about her coming over but I agreed. I told Mark to play with Emmie upstairs in my room as Renee came over. I made us tea and she sat in my kitchen. "T- This is a nice house" She said shyly as she avoided eye contact.
"Thanks. It's my parents home." I smiled as I tried to comfort her.
"Say… When you were pregnant how did it feel?" She asked and my smile went away instantly as the flashbacks came into my mind. It wasn't fun being pregnant at all. I looked up at her as she was waiting for a reply. "Annoying. I craved too much. Weight gain and it was a lot but at the end, I had my baby girl and she is literally my everything."
"I see…" She lowered her head.
"Have you talked to Wesley at all? Did you go to the doctor to make sure you are 100%" I made sure to not pressure her.
"We talked after your child's party but not but much. He doesn't want to talk to me and I understand. I ruined his life. As for the doctor's appointment. I can't. Too many people are going to be in my business. They already found out that I was a Mew Mew. I don't need them finding out that I could be pregnant." She sighed.
"I get you but you do need to go check. I can ask Elliott for help if that is okay with you" She nodded as I texted Elliott. He quickly replied for us to come to the cafe. I told Mark to take Emmie to his house and to please take care of her while I handle business. He agreed and I helped him pack a bag filled with Emmie things and I got Emmie dressed. She fussed and fought but I managed to get her dressed. Renee watched as I struggled with her and Mark trying to help. Mark carried her downstairs and Elliott was parked outside. Weird I didn't ask for a ride but there he was.
Normal POV
"Need a ride?" Elliott asked as he stood in front of his car. while flipping his keys in his fingers. Mark groaned as he saw Elliot standing there. Normally Mark would say no to a ride from Elliot but he said yes because Emmie was being a brat. Zoey hoped in the passenger side, Mark sat in the back with Renee and Emmie was in the car seat as she cried her head off.
"Is she always this loud?" Mark asked as Elliot started up the car.
"Yeah. She's being a brat" Zoey spoke as she handed Mark a bottle. He gave it to her and she shook her head. He put it in her bag instead.
"Just like her mother. Loud" Elliot put on his shades and drove off towards Mark's house. Emmie began to quiet down after a few street lights.
"Good girl," Mark said as he looked at his child.
"Dada" Emmie played with her toes as she looked up at Mark. Renee just watched as this all went down. She was amazed at how a small human can cause so many problems.
"Is this how normal kids act?" She asked and Emmie looked over to her.
"Yep. Loud crying machines" Mark added and poked Emmie's nose. "But she's daddy little crying machine" Elliot rolled his eyes at that statement.
"I am so glad you are taking her. I needed a break" Zoey went on her phone.
"Well my mom has been wanting to see her for so long." Mark added. Elliot drove up to Mark's driveway. Zoey helped him out and kissed Emmie goodbye. Of course she started crying when Zoey stepped back into the car. She waved once more and Elliot drove off. The car ride was quiet as they approached the cafe. He parked once again but this time they all got out. Renee went ahead of them. Elliot stopped Zoey to give her a small kiss.
"And here I was thinking you were in a bad mood." She joked as they pulled apart.
"Just a lot going on strawberry… Wesley is a mess and if he sees her I don't know what will happen" He rolled his neck around to crack it. They made their way inside and Elliot made some sandwiches. They sat around the table and ate. Elliot called Wesley to eat. They heard his footsteps as he stepped around the corner.
"For the last time I am not hungry" Wesley walked into the kitchen and he stopped once he saw Renee. "Why is she here" He hissed under his breath.
Zoey wasn't having it. "Before you go snapping at her. This was my plan" Zoey glared at him. "Sit down" She pointed to the seat that was next to Elliott. He grunted and sat next to him as she asked. "Let me begin by saying you both need to grow up. You are going to be a mother and you are going to be a father. This child if you choose to keep it will need the both of you. I know I speak for myself and say you two fucked up but that's okay. It happens. I am a mother and I have a one year old who drives me crazy but guess what, I love her very much. So you two need to get over the fact that you two slept with one another and get a hold of yourself." Zoey folded her hands.
"She's right," Elliott added. "You two did the devil's tango and now have to pay for it. This child will change everything and if you both aren't ready then don't bring it into this world."
"Uh hun. She's going to have to bring it into this world… She should be at least two months into her pregnancy. An abortion is not possible, I think. Don't quote me. And let me add to that you need to go to see if that baby is okay."
"She's right…. We have to see how the baby is doing" Wesley spoke. "I am still not okay with this but the safety of o- our child is more important than any fuse." He grabbed Elliott's car keys. "Let's go" No one said a word and followed him. Zoey sat in the back with Renee while Elliott sat in the passenger side. He started up the car and drove off. Wesley drove and once again it was a quiet ride. It felt as if the mood had shifted. Zoey would glance over at Renee but Renee was off in her own world. They arrived at a clinic within minutes and admitted her to be seen. There were stares non-stop. The whispers began as they took a seat to fill out papers.
"I want to go home" Renee whispered to Zoey.
"I'm here for you hun." Zoey helped her fill out some paperwork then handed it to the front desk. She came back and sat next to her and held her hand. "Trust me. I was scared when I first came here." They watched as the little kids were running around. A few people were called in and it was nerve wrecking for Renee. She didn't know what to expect. Zoey told her to relax while Elliot and Wesley talked among themselves.
"Renee Roberts" The doctor called out. Her heart skipped a beat. She stood up and grabbed Zoey's hand. "Are you two together?" She asked.
"Yea, but I'm just here for support" Zoey spoke.
"I'm very sorry but unless the father of the child is here I cannot allow you back here unless it is okay with the mother."
"I'm right here…" Wesley spoke. He walked over to Renee side which caught them off guard . He held her hand and looked at her. "I'll be there with you," he whispered. She nodded and took his hand and they walked to the back room as Zoey waited in the waiting room with Elliot.
Wesley POV
We walked through a few doors before we reached a room. She asked a few questions as she had Renee lay down. I watched and she started putting gel on her stomach and using a machine. Soon enough a picture on the monitor appears. There it was, our child. She told us the baby was about to be five months but her stomach was a bit too small to tell that she was five months. I began to cry, that was really our child. I never felt so happy yet scared all in one. Renee cried as well as we saw it move around.
"That's our little peanut." She cried out as she wiped her tears.
"Is it possible to tell the gender yet?" I asked as she held my hand.
"Yes. It should be able to show the gender." She cleaned off the gel and added a new layer. She moved the machine around and saw the gender. "Well, you guys will be having a boy" she showed us on the screen. My little man. She gave us instructions on what we should do for the time being and ended the appointment. She gave her a small handbook and a prescriptions of things for her to take. She printed out the pictures of our little peanut and once we got out the room we saw Elliot and Zoey sleeping.
"Aww look at them" Wesley teased. Zoey woke up and looked over to Wesley.
"How was it?" She asked. Elliot woke up shortly after. Renee showed her the sonogram of the baby. "Oh my good. So small" Zoey squealed. Elliot pulled me aside and the girls talked among themselves.
"So, how was it?"
"Honestly, very, very scary but I saw my child. That's all that matters. I think I am ready to be a father."
"Are you ready for that step?" He asked as he was unsure of my answer.
"No. But honestly who is ever ready to have a child?" He knew I was right. I drove back to the cafe and decided I think it was time they told the other girls. Elliot told them all to come to the shop. Hopefully the news doesn't change anything.
Normal POV
An hour went by and Bridget, Corina and Kiki made their way in the cafe and sat in the dining area. The tension was high as they were still were upset by the news of Zoey and Elliot dating and Renee getting pregnant by Wesley. Renee and Zoey made their way to the dining room and sat with the girls. Wesley and Elliot soon followed but they stood up instead.
"Why are we here?" Corina asked rudely. She's had the longest crush on Renee and now everything is changed.
"I didn't even get to open my mouth before you spoke," Elliott glared. "Anyway, I want to deeply apologize on my behalf and Wesley behalf for not informing the rest of you on what is going on with everything. This has been rough for the past few months. I just hope you all can find it in your heart to forgive us."
"I understand. It's just we are a team and we are all supposed to work together" Bridget pointed out. She was the most disappointed in what was going on.
"Yes. We know and again we apologize" Wesley said. Zoey stood up and looked at her teammates. "I am sorry for everything. Becoming a mother made me abandon this team and it divided us up. I still love you guys till the day I die and even after that I will still love you. Having a one year old is a lot of work but I am managing with the help of everyone. I just wish there was some way I can truly make you guys understand how sorry I am" She said.
"We just don't want to be out of the loop anymore. Finding out that Renee is pregnant by Wesley of all people is so weird." Kiki added. It was weird because no one expected this to happen. They all nodded and agreed.
"Done. No more secrets" Zoey nodded
"I just have one question?" Corina sighed
"And that is?" Elliott asked.
"I want to be the godmother of Renee's child. If I am allowed to." Renee looked over at Corina and she looked back at her. She knew she wasn't going to change her mind. Wesley looked over at her.
"We'll have to talk about that," Wesley said.
"How are you going to hide your pregnancy from your fans?" Kiki asked.
"Why hide what's already inside of me. I'm just going to have to take a leave from modeling until he grows up." Renee finally spoke.
"He? So it's a boy?" Corina's eyes lit up.
"Yes. The baby is a boy" Renee nodded.
"Finally! We needed another boy in this group" Kiki happily bounced
"What's his name?" Bridget asked shyly.
"I don't know. I'm still getting used to the fact that I am pregnant" Renee sighed. The girls talked among themselves as Elliott pulled Wesley aside.
"Are you sure you're okay with all of this?" Elliot leaned against the wall. He wanted to be sure that this is what Wesley wanted.
"No but what choice do I have, Ell? This is my fault and that child is mine. When I saw him I instantly fell in love. I never knew I could be a father but here I am. You're already a step-father to Emmie so you should know how that feels" Wesley crossed his arms
"One, Emmie is my daughter. I love her as if she was my own. And two, right now I don't want a child besides Emmie. But I do get how you feel." Elliott added.
"Yea. A lot is going to change after this. Hopefully it all comes out good." Wesley tried to smile.
A few months had passed from the recent events. Zoey has been studying hard so she could get into college or at least graduate. When she is not studying she is being a mother to her child. Emmie has since then learned to talk a bit more. Leaned to put on her clothes and likes to help around. She does at times throw temper tantrums. Mark stuck with his deal and spending time with his child and Zoey so Emmie will get used to him. Mark has also found a new girlfriend or so he calms. Elliott and Zoey's relationship is still great but they bicker from time to time but they always make up from it. Elliot had shut down the cafe until further notice so that way Wesley the main cook to make sure he's there for Renee. Renee was all over the news about her magical pregnancy. She even did a maternity photo-shoot for a magazine. Corina got her wish and was the godmother of Wesley and Renee's child. Kiki was the same loud and energetic girl but still very caring while Bridget studied almost anything she put her mind to it. Soon enough Renée gave birth to her son. His name was Joseph Roberts-Coolridge. He had Wesley's hair color and Renee's eyes shape and color. He was their bundle of joy.
