As they'd planned, within two days of Astrid being officially kicked out of her parent's house for getting pregnant Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, Hookfang, Zap, Hiss, and Spark all went back to the Hofferson house to get Astrid's dresser, bed, nightstands and finish clearing the room out until nothing was left but what was built in. Astrid had work that day too so it worked out that they got everything set back up in Gobber's house in the room beside Hiccup's exactly how it had been at her parent's house. Hiccup took care of putting her clothes away in the drawers, the guys put away pictures, made the bed, hung coats, got her computer and other small things set up. When Astrid came home that night, she actually cried seeing it all-earned Hiccup a kiss on the lips and the other men got hugs for all they'd done for her. It was a good night and Astrid was feeling a little bit better about being essentially disowned and kicked out-more so because at least now she'd be near Hiccup if anything was wrong.

Also, as Hiccup had promised-he spent any free time he had working on her car to fix it so she could drive it again. It wasn't done yet but he was getting closer to repairing it all: he was so grateful he took auto for a year in high school-he learned quite a bit about cars. He also took music which included chorus and band work-that helped when he worked in the music store with instruments. Another class he took was home economics, which covered sewing and cooking. Hiccup had actually taken a lot of extra courses, even carpentry. Astrid noticed he was pretty handy and knowledgeable about many subjects that she didn't imagine he'd know. Astrid was now eleven weeks along in the pregnancy, Hiccup had been to the doctor's office with her and filled in his medical history-thankfully though, there was nothing to cause for concern except the fact that Hiccup had been born two months early so they would watch in case that happened towards the end of Astrid's pregnancy.

Hiccup helped Astrid get her own car and health insurance-he couldn't put her on his unless they were married and it was much too soon for that to take place. Astrid also paid her college tuition-since she had started there again-and own phone bill: in fact, she was doing really well for going to school and working full time. Hiccup didn't like how tired she came home though, she was usually up long enough to eat, take a shower, then sit on the couch-only to for her to fall asleep not even fifteen minutes later. In the mornings, she still suffered some morning sickness but it wasn't as bad anymore, Hiccup was grateful for that but it did suck she had class from 9am to 3pm, then work from 4-11pm. Astrid did get some breaks, like if class was canceled or she just didn't have it that day. But no matter what, she worked five days a week. Her job was aware of her pregnancy and already said they'd work with Astrid on lightening the work as she progressed farther into her pregnancy.

Astrid hadn't really seen Ruffnut, Snotlout, or Tuffnut unless it was at school or Hiccup took her there to hang out-since her car wasn't ready yet. Unfortunately, Hiccup couldn't let them come to his place-too much risk of them finding out who he was. Gobber lived in a really big house, not a mansion but there was a two car garage, main level, upstairs, and downstairs. The basement was obviously the recording studio/band area. The main level had four bedrooms, two bathrooms, den, dining room, and living room: Upstairs had five more bedrooms, one being the master with a bathroom of it's own-then of course a normal bathroom where the smaller rooms were. It was a nice house, complete with security system, pool, and hot tub. Hiccup wouldn't live there forever but he was grateful Gobber didn't mind if he did-or maybe he would stay. He had his friends over all the time, his girlfriend, Dad, and brother-and also soon, he'd have his and Astrid's child. He loved his life the way it was right now-nothing could make him happier to have all he did.

Currently, he was working on Astrid's car but he could barely focus on the work he was doing. His mind was eating away at him to go find his father and just tell him he was back but what good would it do? It'd likely become another fight, and then there was telling his mother-who lived on another island about two hours away by plane: he certainly wasn't jumping a plane to tell her in person. Hiccup rolled out from under the car and sat up wiping his hands with the rag to see Toothless, and his other friends there.

"Hey, there ya are," Stormfly smiled.

"I've literally been out here for the last three hours working on the car, so you knew where I was..." Hiccup sighed standing up.

"How's it coming?" Zap questioned.

"Well, I'm about to test it now, I've fixed anything I knew how to fix if it needed it-if it doesn't start then it's a problem I can't do," Hiccup shrugged as he pulled the keys out of his pocket and moved to the driver's side then he sat down behind the wheel and pushed the keys into the ignition. As the car began to ding, Hiccup turned the key and it stuttered a few times before finally it started up and it stayed on. Hiccup pressed the gas a few times as the engine revved smoothly.

"Haha! You did it, Hiccup!" Toothless cheered as the others clapped smiling. Three weeks of work and the car was finally running again, perfectly too.

"What time is it?" Hiccup asked now.

"1:17," Meatlug told him, Hiccup reset the clock in the car to the correct time now and he made sure all the radio stations were on Astrid's favorites. Everything was done in perfect timing because Astrid had an early day at school, she'd be getting off at 1:30pm-then had time to relax before work. "I'm gonna test it out, be back in a little while!" he called after checking the windows were working properly, adjusting the seat for his position then backing out of the garage, down the driveway, and onto the main road.

(Berk University)

Hiccup pulled up and parked along the side of the road: he'd already told Astrid he was there and waiting in the usual spot. Something he did for her was repaint the car to her favorite color-blue like her eyes. But he never told her about it, she was never allowed in the garage when he was working on the car so the fumes wouldn't harm her or the baby. On the way to the university, Hiccup got the car washed and polished up nice for her-it would be a nice surprise. Hiccup shut off the car, locked it and stuffed the keys in his pocket while moving to the main entrance where Astrid would exit from and waited there as she came out with Ruffnut, Fishlegs, Snotlout, and Tuffnut-Eret wasn't far behind either but he was friends with the others so Hiccup didn't mind as long as he stayed away from Astrid.

"Hey babe," Astrid greeted as she hugged him gently and greeted him with a kiss.

"Hey, how was school?" Hiccup asked, returning the kiss.

"Boring, nothing but review today. Oh but something else did happen," she said and smiled widely as Hiccup arched a brow in curiosity. "I felt the baby move!"

"Really, you did?!" Hiccup asked, surprised now.

"Yeah, it happened at lunch. Little flutters-light but I felt it!" Astrid exclaimed softly.

"That's great, babe. And...I have have a surprise for you," Hiccup smiled to her, "Close your eyes first," Astrid did so as Hiccup took her hand and led her towards her now-finished car slowly-it wasn't a long walk thankfully. "Ready?" Astrid nodded to him smiling, "Alright, open them." he said. Astrid opened her eyes and saw the car sitting there, at first though she didn't recognize it.

"Hiccup, you didn't have to get me a new car just because the other one couldn't be fixed," Astrid sighed lightly..

"What? Astrid, no...This IS your car. I repainted, had it washed and vacuumed out. You said your favorite color was blue like your eyes," Hiccup chuckled a bit. Astrid's eyes widened now, this was her car? It looked almost brand new!

"It looks...so different but I love it. You really fixed it?! That's my car?" she asked again, still not sure.

"Yes, babe, it's your car. Took three weeks of work but I finished fixing it-just like a promised I would," Hiccup replied. Astrid continued to look around it, the inside was all her design with seat covers, steering wheel cover, and floor mats. It really was her car!

"What was...wrong with it?" Astrid asked.

"A lot of things. I made a few mods to it though, if you're interested to know?" Hiccup teased. Astrid smiled wide and nodded so Hiccup pulled her keys out and handed them to her with a smile. "Alright first, I fixed your button and alarm system. It's alarmed right now so go on and unlock it," Hiccup told her, she pressed the button as it clicked and unlocked-she beamed with excitement. Hiccup led her over to the passenger side and opened the door now, "Next you'll find that I added a new feature to your radio system-an AUX connector and wire so you can hook up your phone or iPod to the speakers and listen to your music if you don't feel like using CD's or the radio," Hiccup informed her.

"Wow," Astrid gasped.

"I buffed out any dings or scratches, repainted it to your favorite color, had it cleaned out and vacuumed. I also replaced your brakes and brake pads, I fixed the AC, heating, transmission, alternator, and engine. Replaced the oil and windshield washer fluid, put all new tires on-snow and rain safe, balanced it out and aligned it all. I charged your battery to full power-that will last your another ten years or so now. Gave it a tune up as well, oh, and gave you all new bulbs for head and rear lights. You have a full tank of gas. And you're gonna love these next two things," he paused now as he pulled her back and shut the door. "Press that button on the top above the lock one," he instructed. Astrid pressed it as the car clicked and started itself up without the key as her eyes widened. "I added in an automatic starter. The blue and red button under the starter control heat and AC. No more worrying about a really cold or hot car depending on the season," Hiccup smiled.

"This is...amazing!" Astrid wrapped her arms around him tightly and kissed him again.

"Ah but one more thing you'll love," he put a finger up to her now. "Take a look to the dashboard, and radio lights," Hiccup said. Astrid peeked inside to see the dashboard lights were all blue and purple, the radio back lights were pink! "I also used your other top colors to decorate the back lights. Your headlights are still yellow, backs are red. Those have to stay that way because of laws unfortunately," he shrugged.

"I love it! I love it all, Hiccup! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Astrid beamed happily bouncing on her toes as Hiccup laughed and hugged her back.

"You're welcome, babe. Now you can take yourself to work and school without needing a ride, or taking the bus," Hiccup told her.

"You are the best boyfriend in the entire world!" Astrid giggled.

"Wow, Hiccup. Didn't know you were so skilled in cars," Fishlegs pointed out with a smile.

"I took auto in high school for a year, the rest was thing I just either watched happen or read up on. I also took carpentry, home ec, music, and life skills." Hiccup stated.

"I call driving home!" Astrid exclaimed as she rushed over to the driver's side and got in, still squealing with delight that she could drive her car again.

"I figured as much," Hiccup chuckled, "See ya guys later," he waved and got in the car, putting on his seat belt as Astrid put the keys in the car and they were gone a second later down the road.

(Gobber's Place)

Once they got back to the house, Astrid was smiling the whole time as she hugged him tightly again when they got out of the car when it was parked and off. "Thank you again, Hiccup. I've missed my car...first one thing I ever bought with my own money-it's why my parents couldn't take it away from me," Astrid said again.

"You're welcome. Now get inside to relax a little, had Toothless get you a bowl of strawberries and yogurt as a snack while you do any homework before work tonight," Hiccup told her after the hug.

"Aren't you coming in?" Astrid asked.

"I got a few things to do before practice tonight, I'll see you before you leave at 4pm-don't worry." Hiccup smiled, Astrid nodded as she went inside. Hiccup pulled his keys from his pocket now and got in his car, starting it up, backing out-then heading down the road again.

(Berk Police Department)

Hiccup reached the police department and sighed heavily-he was going to attempt this and if it didn't work then he would know it was a complete waste of time and he'll never make the same mistake again. Hiccup parked the car in the visitor area, shut it off and took a deep breath to relax himself before getting out, locking the car doors and heading inside as calmly as he could. Reaching the desk, there was a male officer there.

"Can I help you?" he asked.

"Looking for the chief of police, Stoick Haddock. Is he in?" Hiccup replied.

"The chief is on the third floor, not sure if he's in or not. You'll have to ask his receptionist. Take this elevator to the third floor, then walk down the hall and take a right, once in there you walk straight back to the desk on the left side is the secretary," the officer told him, Hiccup nodded and got in the elevator following all the directions of the officer on first floor.

"Hi...is the chief in?" Hiccup asked.

"I know he was in with his girlfriend when I went to lunch an hour ago, let me check for you." she said getting up and knocking on the door lightly.

"Come in," came a voice from behind the door which Hiccup recognized as his father's. The woman opened the door and peeked her head in.

"Sorry to disturb you chief, there's a young man out here asking to see you?" the woman asked.

"He got a name or reason to see me?" came Stoick's voice again.

"Well, I didn't think I needed a reason to come see you, Dad. No it's fine, I get if you're too busy to see your only son that you haven't seen in four years," Hiccup retorted loudly enough that the room seemed to go quiet-everyone knew about the chief's son just disappearing without a word four years ago. The secretary stepped back quickly as the door opened fully as his father stood there to see Hiccup standing there with his arms over his chest.

"Hi-Hiccup? Is that...you son?" Stoick asked.

"Unless you have another son I'm unaware about then yes, it's me." Hiccup rolled his eyes.

"What...are you doing here?" Stoick inquired.

"Thought we covered this. I came to see you, old man. You have time for me or have I wasted my own?" Hiccup replied a little coldly.

"I-I always have time for you, please, come into the office?" Stoick offered and stepped aside: Hiccup sighed, closing his eyes briefly and then walking in.

"That's definitely a first," Hiccup remarked as once in he opened his eyes and saw someone he wasn't expecting to see: his mother. "Mom?" he asked.

"Hi son..." Valka said gently.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Hiccup questioned-a little shocked at the turn of events that his mother and father were on the same island, in the same building, in the same room and not trying to kill one another. Then something snapped to the front of his mind. The secretary had said his father was in with his girlfriend, and his mother was in the room with his father. Suddenly, Hiccup wished he hadn't shown up at all-he had a sickening feeling in his gut that he saw where this was going and he wanted no part of it.

"Well, you know...a lot...of things have changed since you left, Hiccup..." Valka began as Stoick moved beside her now and put his arm around her waist.

"Clearly," Hiccup stated as he regained his composure and folded his arms over his chest.

"Can we start with where the hell you have been the last four years. I looked everywhere, Hiccup. You have any idea how worried your mother and I have been since the day you left?" Stoick asked.

"That's a first, you both worrying about me instead of yourselves for once. I told you both that you wouldn't see me again until you learned to stop acting like children who fought over who got the last swing on the playground. I left and moved to Archi-that's where I've been," Hiccup stated-sure it was a lie but he didn't need them looking for him again. "What is with all...this?" he motioned to his parents.

"Two years after you left...I was called to a motel to handle a domestic situation. When I got there...it was between your mother and the guy she was married to. After the guy was arrested, your mother told me that he'd been abusing her for years until she finally found a way to leave, ever since the divorce was finalized between them-she's been staying with me and well...after about six months, we went out to dinner a few times, realized we still had feelings for each other and...decided to give things another try, we've been...dating since-talking about possibly getting married again,"

"You are both fucking ridiculous-you know that? Absolutely ridiculous and I still can't stomach the fact you two are my parents," Hiccup remarked taking them both by surprise, "I cannot believe this. After all that shit when I was ten with you cheating on one another, the divorce...Oh, I can't even deal with this right now, I got way more going on and I don't need this on top of it!" Hiccup stated.

"Wait son, please don't leave. We haven't seen you in years..." Valka said quickly trying to reach for him but he pulled back.

"Don't touch me. I don't care if you haven't seen me in years, that is your fault for pushing me away so you could both enjoy life with your new lovers. Well, now I'm pushing you away enjoy my new life that doesn't include my hypocritical parents!" he yelled as he moved to the door and opened it, he stopped a moment to glance back at them, "By the way, you're going to be grandparents in about twenty nine weeks. My girlfriend is eleven weeks pregnant-thought you should know." Hiccup then walked out with his hands in his pockets.

"Hey! Wait, Hiccup! Come back here right now, I demand you do!" Stoick yelled after him.

"No. You can't tell me what to do anymore-in case you forgot the fact I'm over eighteen. Enjoy being remarried, maybe this one will actually work out!" With that he was gone in the elevator, the doors shut and he sighed heavily. Waste of his time indeed. Once out of the station he got to his car and started it up-then returned to Gobber's place where the others all noticed he was back right away and wondered where he'd done.

(Gobber's House)

As soon as he walked in the door, the others were on him about what happened since it was evident to see the irritation on his face.

"Babe? Is everything okay?" Astrid asked softly.

"Yeah...I'm fine, finally got it out of the way and it was every bit of what I expected..." Hiccup sighed.

"What do you mean?" Toothless asked him.

"I went to see my father at the police station, also happened to find my mother there-with him." Hiccup stated then closed his eyes. "I've developed a massive headache from the bullshit I saw and heard in the course of only ten minutes being there. I'm gonna go lay down for a bit," he kissed Astrid lightly then headed down the hall to his room, once in-he shut the door and almost groaned out saying, "The nerve of those two! Ugh!" Clearly he was frustrated about it all. The others frowned-it didn't need to be said because it could be seen: Hiccup was incredibly pissed off about whatever had been said or heard while he was at the station to see his father and apparently his mother too. They wouldn't push him to talk-it had been four years after all, something must have set him off to make him this mad-as good friends, they were just going to leave him alone for a while and let him come to them when he calmed down.