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Scarlet came into the kitchen with a few stray dishes from the twin's room however they weren't the only culprits. Howleen's room was just as questionable. Clawnor kept his room neat and tidy, as did Clawd. Clawdeen kept her room somewhere in-between. Messy to the untrained eye but she knew exactly where everything was. She smiled to herself as she thought of her family of pups.

Clawd looked significantly better today, as a matter of fact he was up and at his computer downstairs. He asked H-H Bloodgood if she wouldn't mind e-mailing his missed assignments to him so he'd be all caught up in time for the following Monday. She was so proud of him taking all the initiative he needed. It was a sign he was feeling much better too which was a definite relief for her, for all of them.

She brought the dishes to the sink and thought she heard sniffling. Scarlet turned around and saw Clawdia seated at the kitchen island, headphones in and tears were streaming down her face. "Clawdia?"

The saddened wolf wiped her tears away before she noticed her mother trying to get her attention. "Hi Ma," she pulled her earbuds out and shook her head. "sorry… Max and I decided on our wedding song the other day, for our first dance? It's making me cry now though." She heaved a sigh.

Scarlet studied her daughter. She looked exhausted despite sleeping an adequate amount, she mentioned having a headache earlier and caught her rubbing her lower back at the island. "Well that's just because the song holds meaning to you now, that's all sweetie. It's okay to cry over that."

Clawdia couldn't shake the fatigue from herself – she swore that made everything 10 times worse than it was too. She held a gag back.

Unbeknownst to them, Maximilian, Clawdeen and Deuce snuck in the house under the radar. From where the front door was in the living room, conversations being had in the kitchen could very well be heard with minimal eavesdropping effort.

"Clawdia…you're so pregnant." Scarlet told her, making everyone in the living room freeze once they sat down. They knew the difference.

"There's no way Ma," they could hear a small sniffle. "I miscarried like 2 weeks ago."

Scarlet sighed. "Oh honey, I'm sorry. If it helps, I miscarried the first time I was pregnant too. When it's happening for thefirst time, your body's so confused, it doesn't even knowwhat's going on."

It broke Max's heart to hear the light sobs of his beloved. Deuce and Clawdeen both saw how helpless he looked in that moment. "How can we stay together if I can't give him a family?" She asked between her tears.

"Clawdia, I felt the exact same way you do now. If Max is anything like your father, which I know he is, he'll love you whether you can provide him with a family or not. I know the doubts are rushing into your mind at a faster pace than you can register… but it's the solid truth. I promise you, it'll be alright baby. It will."

Clawdia hugged her mother tightly, she didn't realize how much she needed to hear those words. "Thanks, mom."

"Oh you're welcome, and Clawdia… just because you miscarried 2 weeks ago, doesn't mean that you're not pregnant now." Scarlet brushed the hair away from Clawdia's face.

"What do you mean?" She asked softly.

"I mean exactly that. I had a miscarriage right before Barklynn, then we had you a year later. I had a miscarriage before Pawsley. Then after Pawsley was stillborn – bam, I was pregnant with Clawd right after. Then Clawd was a year and a bit before Clawdeen came. I had another miscarriage and right after that I was pregnant with Howleen. I had a miscarriage before the twins, one after the twins and then Clawnor. Then I had no choice but to stop the baby making because I almost died shortly after birthing him. He's absolutely worth it but..." Scarlet took a breath, then continued. "your father said losing me sooner than he'd have to wasn't an option. I'll never forget the tears streaming down his face when he told me he wouldn't handle it if he lost me - the end of me would be the end of him too."

Clawdia yearned to have a love like her parents shared, with Maximilian though, she felt like they would definitely get there. "Ma, do you think… if I'm pregnant… oh god, I drank like fish last night-"

Scarlet chuckled, "And did you feel anything at all?"

Clawdia thought about it. "I felt a little buzzed but really, not much. I should've felt a lot more… inebriated than I did."

"Mhm, you're probably pregnant. It sounds like your body rejecting the alcohol."

"That makes me a horrible person!" The waterworks nearly started again. "You're not supposed to drink and have babies!"

"Clawdia, no! No, no – it's okay…. I mean, I'm sure it's fine. If you are, you're early… you wouldn't be the first one. Some women don't even know and others do, carrying on with their alcohol intake, drugs and all. That's not you Clawdia."

She sighed, even though she wasn't that bad… she still felt terrible. "But I started my you-know-what today."

"That don't mean shit either," Scarlet revealed to her poor, vulnerable daughter. "keep an eye on it. Sometimes at the start of pregnancy you can get what's called implantation bleeding, it's lighter than your usual and it's the act of the fertilized egg attaching itself to the lining of your uterus."

"So cramping is-"

"Normal? Absolutely sweetheart." Scarlet decided to start up the water for her dishes. "How long are you and Max here for?"

"We only got one-way tickets this time, we intend to stay for awhile. Max probably figures it'd be good for me to be near my family." She smiled, he was so thoughtful of her.

The famous werewolf decided to cut in at this point, he couldn't stand the thought of his ghoul crying and him not being there to wipe her tears away any longer. "We'll be here as long as you'll have us Ma, I'm in-between gigs right now and I'm focusing all my attention on my beautiful fiancee, here."

Clawdia gave him a weak smile. "Stop it, you."

Clawdeen shifted into the kitchen and took a seat by the island. "So… I want you to hear it first Ma."

"You're pregnant?"

Clawdeen scrunched her nose up. "Fuck no, Ma… you don't have to worry about me getting knocked up. The only birth control I use is the most effective – my personality." Max laughed and shook his head. "No I uh, pretty much told Mr. Rotter what I really think about Romeo and Juliet and he told me to go to the office. So I said, 'Fuck this and you' and cursed the whole shit curriculum and left."

Clawdia burst out laughing. "I bet you shook Mr. Rotter's world right up! Poor guy."

Clawdeen smirked but it soon faded. "That's not all I did. I also punched Cleo de Nile in the mouth."

"Oh shit! Deenie, no!" Clawdia gasped, she was thankful that Clawdeen's temper was able to take her mind off things.

"So it's safe to say you'll probably be getting a call from the school and I'll most likely be suspended." Clawdeen gave a quick smile of her pearly whites. "You look fantastic today though, Ma."

"I'm sure I do," she narrowed her eyes at her hot-headed daughter. Ever since Clawdeen attended school she was a bit of a troublemaker. She was never a bully, no… if anything Clawdeen was the bully's bully. "you look horrible sweetheart. I'll yell at you when you feel better."

Clawdeen nodded. "And when I can concentrate long enough to feel bad."

Scarlet frowned at the elastic stuck somewhere in the top knot her hair was put in. Clawdeen was always losing them or cutting them out. It took a lot to tame her gorgeous but unruly hair. "How about I fix that mane of yours and then you can get your butt to bed, hmm?"

"That'd be great Ma, thank you. I love you so much." She rested her head in her folded arms upon the island.

Max hugged Clawdia from behind, which she flinched when he accidentally brushed against her breasts. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." She told him softly, melting into his touch.

Scarlet poked Deuce's cheek gently. "You look like you could use a good rest too, my worn out gorgon." Clawd was definitely the better feeling one out of the lot. Well, he and Maximilian. "How about you all disperse and nap for a bit? Dinner will be ready in a couple hours. I'm feeling butter chicken tonight, it's been marinating since earlier."

Naps all around sounded fantastic. Soon Scarlet was alone in the kitchen – she didn't mind the solitude once in awhile. It gave her a chance to turn on the radio and continue her dinner making routine… and maybe dance a little bit to her favorite R&B music station.

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Deuce headed down the basement stairs in tow of Clawdeen, he made sure that the angry, overtired furball made it to her own bed and his stomach churned when he looked over at the wet bar. It'd probably be awhile before he drank again. He felt a mass of confusion hit him when he heard singing from Clawd's room. "You know you love me, I know you care. Just shout whenever and I'll be there. You are my love, you are my heart and we will never, ever, ever be apart."

He pried the door open ever so slightly and smiled when he saw his werewolf jamming at his desktop computer with full headphones on. The gorgon couldn't recall ever hearing Clawd's singing voice… it was real nice though! Apparently he was a wolf of many talents.

"Are we an item? Boy quit playin'. We're just friends? What are you saying? Said there's another and looked right in my eyes. My first love broke my heart for the first time and I was like-" Clawd froze in horror. His cheeks went up in full blush. He almost threw the headphones off and cleared his throat. "What are the chances that you didn't witness that? Or could forget that you did?" He questioned sheepishly, having a feeling he knew what the answer would be.

Was the B-M-O-C really caught red-handed by his boyfriend singing a Justin Biter song?

"Oh but I did. And I liked it." The gorgon said leaning against the door frame. Man was he beat and if it wasn't thanks to this frame he was sure he would be flat on his face by now.

Clawd got up and smiled, he pulled the gorgon into a warm, secure embrace. "I'm glad you liked it. Howleen used to blare Justin Biter's album all last year, I'm pretty sure she still blares it just in her headphones now. She'll deny liking his music like no tomorrow but if anyone got her tickets to his concert, she'd freak out. In a good way." He could tell just by how much the shorter was leaning on him, that he had a rough day indeed.

"You're fluffy." The sleepy gorgon mumbled into the other's chest, he honestly was just happy to be back in the wolf's arms.

Clawd chuckled, it was a good thing he took that shower earlier, otherwise the gorgon would've been knocked right out from stench alone. He picked his tired boyfriend up bridal style and set him down on the bed, tucking him in and fluffing the pillows up for him. He knew the drill, he stretched out beside him and let Deuce snuggle into the warmth he provided.

He only had one more assignment to finish but it could absolutely wait… at least until he was sure Deuce was asleep.

The gorgon let out a small sigh of relief, he truly loved just snuggling into the other. Something about it was very comforting to him. "Love you." Deuce mumbled as he snaked his fingers through the other's fur, holding him in place.

The wolf couldn't contain the smile that was forming. "I love you way more." He rubbed the other's bicep gently, a small part of him hoping to lull him to sleep so he could get back to his homework. The other part wouldn't mind taking a break from it and falling asleep with his boyfriend either. Hmm.

Before Clawd could realize it, sleep slowly overcame him as well.

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Deuce had felt a million times better after that 2 hour nap beside his warm, furry boyfriend. He couldn't wait to retire after dinner and snuggle back into his security blanket, or security wolf, rather. He noticed Clawdeen's iCoffin was still on the kitchen island. It vibrated and he glanced over, he was helping Scarlet put the finishing touches on dinner when he noticed it.

Hi beautiful... I can't get u outta my mind... can I see u tonite? - Bram Bam

Deuce let out a small hiss, man he wanted to grab Clawdeen's phone and tell Bram to fuck off and use his hand instead. The gorgon couldn't bring himself to do that though, really it wasn't any of his business on who Clawdeen saw or had a relationship with. No mater how much he truly loathed the guy unfortunately.

Scarlet dropped the spoon she grabbed to serve the rice with on the counter. "What?! Did I not season it right?" She narrowed her eyes at him, but quickly noticed that Deuce was straight up glaring at the cellular phone on the island.

"Sorry Ma." The gorgon quickly snaked the phone into his hoodie pocket. "I'll be right back, okay?" Not even waiting for an answer, the young male headed towards the stairs. Deuce was on a mission and he wanted answers.

Walking past Clawd's room, he could hear the wolf jamming to music and most likely finishing his homework. A smile swept across Deuce's face for a brief moment until he remembered why he was in the basement in the first place. He stopped at Clawdeen's door for a moment. The gorgon thought about giving a warning knock but found himself just busting into her room instead.

"So Clawdeen. We gotta talk." Deuce announced himself as he flicked on the light to the dark bedroom.

All Deuce saw was a mound of feminine floral blankets and an empty bucket beside the bed. Luckily the room wasn't that messy at all. Her make up items were unorganized on the surface of her vanity and unlike a couple of the other bedrooms she didn't have a television in hers.

He could hear very light snores coming from the blanket mound.

Deuce took a moment to think how he wanted to approach the sleeping wolf. So he did the first thing that came to mind - running and jumping onto the bed. A devilish smirk on his face as he lay right next to the sleeping wolf.

Deuce couldn't shake his mind from the floral bedding. Clawdeen never had floral anything near her. She was more of an animal print kinda ghoul.

Clawdeen slowly stirred to life. "Deuce I love ya and all, but if you're bringing me an alcoholic beverage... I'm gonna throat punch you." She heaved a sigh. "But I'll take it 'cause mama didn't raise a quitter... and Pops frowns upon wasting good alcohol."

"No, no alcohol. I promise. I just came to chat with my favorite she-wolf." The gorgon said brushing the wild curls out of Clawdeen's face.

She let her eyes close again. "Sure. Go 'head." If Deuce wanted to talk he could go ahead and talk, she wasn't about to promise she'd hear anything he said after she fell asleep again.

"So your phone went off." The gorgon said making himself comfy. "I happened to see it was Bram, please tell me it's only harmless flirting." The gorgon said trying not to lose it. There was something about that guy and it really bugged him. "I mean, you could do so much better."

Clawdeen stretched and sighed, it seemed like she wasn't going to get anymore rest with a curious gorgon in her bed. Why couldn't he have gotten distracted with Clawd?

"What did it say?" She inquired, dozing off to sleep once again, forgetting to answer Deuce's question.

"He said something long the lines of, 'Hi beautiful. I can't get you outta my mind. Can I see you tonight?' I have a feeling he was being smug about it." Deuce pulled the wolf's ear. "You didn't answer my question. It's just flirting right?"

Clawdeen gave a warning growl as she pushed the blankets down and she sat up looking rather disheveled. "Yeah, sure Deuce." Her eyes shut and lingered closed for a moment but she shook herself awake. Her stomach growled but it had this nauseating pit in the center of it. "Can I see my phone?" She questioned the gorgon who handed it over as much as he didn't want to.

He wanted the real answer... but perhaps it was possible that she didn't have one? Maybe she wasn't sure what they were?

She typed a reply and handed the phone back to Deuce to read. He admired how she had absolutely nothing to hide. His eyes scanned over the message.

Idk bout tonite... maybe use ur hand 1st then see if u can't get me off ur mind ;)

Clawdeen smirked sleepily. "I've also told him I know my balls are bigger. I just like messing with him. He's a big boy, if he didn't want to be led on he'd stop. But I think he likes to be toyed with."

"If you say so, I just worry about you furball." Deuce said staring up at the train wreck that was Clawdeen. "I guess I'll let you sleep now, I believe dinner's soon." He stated not moving very quickly from his spot on the bed.

Clawdeen lightly punched Deuce's arm. "Aww, you actually give a shit about me?"

"Don't say it too loud, someone might hear you." The gorgon said rubbing the sore spot on his arm. He figured now would be a could time to leave before the female wolf made a scene.

She stretched again. "I'm up now, might as well shower. I'll see you upstairs?"

"You know it." The gorgon said climbing off the bed, he quickly tossed Clawdeen's phone back at her before exiting the room. Now it was time to go back up stairs and help Scarlet set the table.

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Clawdia entered the kitchen and kissed her mom's cheek. "Hi Ma," she greeted, feeling much more chipper than she was earlier. "I feel a lot better after a nap."

Scarlet nodded. "You look better, sweetie."

Maximilian was outside shooting hoops with the twin whirlwinds and Clawnor. It took a little bit of winding him up but Scarlet was glad to see her youngest involved with some kind of physical activity.

Clawd snuck up on Clawdia and hugged her. She crossed her legs right away and Scarlet couldn't help but giggle. Boy did she ever feel her daughter's pain there. "You're an ass!" She told him, taking a moment after he released her from the hug to regain control of her bladder.

"I just wanted to show my big sis some love, that's all." Clawd held up his hands in protest. He reached for her arm with a puzzled look on his face.

"What?" She asked him, raising a brow.

"You're super soft," he stated. "I mean, real soft. Like... soft-er than baby blankets." His eyes widened. "Are you...?" He gestured towards her stomach, which felt bloated to say the least.

Clawdia shrugged her shoulders lightly. "I think so?" Before he could jump for pure joy she shushed him. "I don't know for sure... I miscarried a couple weeks ago." She bit down on her lip, she swore Clawd looked like he was about to cry. "Ma thinks I might be again though."

"But you still lost one..." Deuce's heart nearly broke as he watched Clawd do his best to hold back his emotions.

Deuce leaned against the door frame, part of him wanted to comfort Clawd. He could see Clawdia covering that part, so he figured it be best not to interfere.

Clawdia rubbed his shoulder. "Hey, Clawd... what's meant to be will be, okay? Max and I have been trying and if it happens, great. If not... that's okay too, alright?"

Clawd took a deep breath and sharply exhaled. "Yeah. You guys deserve to have pups though."

"And we will," She brushed the bangs out of his face. "don't you worry. If there's a way to impregnate me, Max'll find it."

Clawd cringed but hugged Clawdia once again. "I bet he will, the dirty dog."

The gorgon couldn't help but smile, he would never say it out loud but he couldn't wait for Max and Clawdia's little ones. Besides Ma and Pops, those two were couple goals.

Deuce looked over his shoulder and noticed Clawdeen crawling up the stairs with Twyla in toe. He still couldn't shake the smile.

Clawdeen slowly trudged up the stairs, Howleen rushed past her however Twyla was able to help the older female wolf steady herself. "Thanks Twy." at least someone would care if she fell back down the stairs.

"You're welcome, Deenie." She smiled and headed off to see where she could help. Setting the table was often Twyla's favorite thing to do.

Clawdeen laughed to herself and leaned over the island. "Can you believe this guy?" She whispered to her sister, indulging her in the latest messages. "He goes, 'Hey beautiful, can't get you outta my mind. Can I see you tonight?' well... you know I can't leave anything alone..."

Deuce was glad to see Clawdeen was back to her shit-disturbing ways. He had to admit, he felt nervous seeing her all out of it earlier.

"So I said, 'I don't know about tonight... maybe use your hand first then see if you can't get me off your mind'." She giggled and Scarlet's jaw dropped.

"Clawdeen Kimberly!" She narrowed her eyes. "That's awfully rude."

"Oh Ma," she rolled her eyes. "that's how guys are. Only think about your butt when they wanna grab it."

She scoffed, putting the rice into a bowl to be set on the table. "That's absolutely not how your father is." She shook her head. "Or how any of your brothers are or will be."

Clawdeen smirked. "Oh please Ma, what are ya gonna do, sprinkle them with holy water and tell them not to be horn-dogs? Boys will be boys."

"Where's my sexy wife at? We got some hot ass love to make!" Barkley near-shouted from the front door.

The whole kitchen was in stitches with laughter. Pops sure had impeccable timing.