I hope you enjoy this chapter; sorry if it's a bit short. I move back to college today, so I didn't have much time to add more to the chapter. Let me know what you thought. Next update on Wednesday.

Beast boy sat in the booth of the quiet cafe, waiting for Raven, or shall he say, Rachael, to come by. He looked at his watch and saw that it was 15 minutes passed 12. Beast boy sighed and continued looking out the window, tapping his fingers against the table. Once he got bored of looking at people walk by, he turned to the was a small stage at the front of the store where people performed with guitars, piano or read handwritten poems. It gave the small shop a soothing atmosphere. "I guess I see why she liked coming here when she was at the Tower." He said under his breath. "But it can get pretty boring."

The door to the shop opened. Beast boy sat up straight then smiled when he saw her come in. She was wearing dark blue jeans with a black tank top and a long gray cardigan. Her long hair was pulled back in a loose braid.

"Hey!"

Raven slid across from him at the booth and muttered a "Hello". She contemplated the idea of skipping their little meetup, but decided against it, knowing that he would show up to her workplace again. Beast boy could see that she didn't seem so excited to be here as if she was uncertain with her decision.

Beast boy only stared back at her. He could see how much she has matured although she didn't look like her original self.

"Sorry, I'm late." She sighed after placing her bag down. "Farah was being fussy this morning and wouldn't cooperate with me."

Beast boy beamed at the mention of her daughter. "It's alright! She seems to have a lot of fire in her."

Raven chuckled softly and nodded her head in agreement. "A ton of fire, alright."

Beast boy didn't say much. He was still in shock that the woman sitting across from him was Raven, even if she was giving him a cold vibe.

"So, why are we meeting up today?" She asked, looking at the menu and resting her head in her hand.

Beast boy fidgeted and tried to think of something to say. "Um, I just wanted to ask you...how you are?"

Raven looked up at him, unamused. "Is that the only reason why you brought me here?"

Beast boy started to get even more uncomfortable. He looked like a fool in front of her. "I...I had this urge when I first saw you. It's just that...you remind me of someone I know."

The waitress came by and took the two's orders. Raven ordered tea with a bagel while Beast boy requested a bagel too.

"Oh really?" Raven faked being somewhat surprised and curious, but on the inside, she was growing anxious. A slow Saturday afternoon meant that not many people were residing in the cafe, resulting in a fast comeback of the waitress with their food. They thanked her lightly and watched her leave.

Raven's palms became sweaty and it was harder to look him straight in the eyes. She had a feeling that he knew who she was from their impromptu meet up at the toy store. She cursed that day. Raven was happy to see the interaction he had with Farah, but her anger towards him was still there.

Beast boy nodded. "Yeah. You look like her..talk like her..and I see that you both share the same preference for food. Is that herbal tea?"

Raven stopped drinking her tea then looked straight at him with a scowl. Beast boy only smiled in satisfaction. He cracked it down and found her.

Raven sighed then looked away at the window. She was caught. There was no way that she could possibly continue this lie to him. If she denies it, he'll continue finding her or worse, tell the Titans if he hadn't already.

"Raven,"

"My name is Rachael." She said quickly.

"Is she mine?" Beast boy didn't waste any time getting to the hardcore information.

Raven didn't say anything but looked at him straight in the eyes. She appeared angry and upset. Beast boy felt bad for changing her mood so quickly, but he had to know for sure. He wanted to hear her say it.

"What do you think?" She snapped with a small sneer.

He didn't like the tone she had towards him, but he was happy that Farah was his. He wanted to see and hold her again. Her smile made him at ease and her voice was adorable to hear. Beast boy stared back at her. "Why didn't you tell me, Rae? You didn't have to leave, I would have-"

"No, you wouldn't!" Raven interrupted. "I tried to tell you and I remember you saying, in quote, "I don't know what I would do if you were pregnant! There's no reason for me to break up with Terra and other bullshit that you made up with that small brain of yours."

Beast boy was taken back by her anger and profanity. He didn't show his anger, as she was right. He remembered what he said years ago. He was young and scared, but it's different now. He realized his mistake and wants to fix it. "Raven, I know. I'm sorry about what I said, but I'm ready to help. You know I wouldn't have pushed-"

"Oh, so NOW you're ready to help? Why is that now you care? Are you and Terra having troubles in your relationship again?" Raven said angrily. A tear streamed down her cheek and people glanced at the two. "I've been raising her without you and the others for years, and I sure as hell can keep going."

"Raven, now that I know we have a daughter, I want to help. I'm not the same those years ago." Beast boy reached for her hands, but Raven pulled away and clutched her bag. She did notice that he appeared different than she remembered him. His muscles got bigger, but not too much to make him unrecognizable. What changed the most was his face. He looked mature and no longer a man that had just finished his puberty process.

"No! I don't want to hear it, Beast boy." She said with anger and sadness. "You should have thought about the consequences of that night when you busted your seed inside of me."

Raven got up from her seat in a hurry and left the cafe, slamming the door behind her in the progress. Beast boy sighed and dropped his head on the table. "I'm so stupid!"

His heart ached to see her in so much pain, and she had every reason to be mad at him.

Raven stood in front of her apartment door. She sighed and wiped her eyes. After her rant on Beast boy, she decided to walk around the park to pull herself together. She didn't want James or Farah asking any questions. She jammed the key into the door then entered.

"Mommy's home!"

Raven smiled when Farah ran up to her with a big smile. She wore small simple sweatpants and a basic T-shirt. Raven hugged the little girl with a tight squeeze. She needed some form of comfort after what happened today.

"How was the meeting?"

James walked up to her, handing her a banana from the kitchen. Raven lied to him about where she was going to avoid any inquiries, so she had him babysit Farah while she was away.

"It was..fine."

"Mommy, Uncle James and I finished this puzzle. Look, the little ducks are swimming." Farah brought the small puzzle over to her mother and continued rambling. Raven forced a smile and brought the 3-year-old into her lap.

"Do you know what sound ducks make?"

"Quack, quack!" Farah said excitingly. She raised her arms behind her back to imitate a duck, making Raven laugh softly.

Raven nodded then hugged Farah closer into her arms. Three years with no help from Beast boy and she sure as hell can continue on without him. Her daughter is all she needs.

"How'd it go, man?"

Beast boy sat on his bed. He slumped over, shaking his head. "Not good."

Cyborg's face fell. "What happened?"

"She went on a rant, dude. She started screaming at me, saying how 'I should have been there and why is that now I'm trying to be involved' and shit."

Cyborg sighed and shook his head. "She's right, man."

"What?"

"I mean, come on. This happened to a friend of mine when I was in high school, right before my accident. The girl found out she was pregnant, but the baby's father didn't want it and broke up with her when she decided to keep it. You have to give Raven the benefit of the doubt. You did do her dirty. You weren't there when she was pregnant or dealt with her morning sickness or the doctor visits when the baby was born or the sleepless nigh-."

"BUT SHE DIDN'T TELL ME!"

Cyborg stopped talking and watched Beast boy fume right in front of him.

"I understand that I wasn't there but it's not like I would have fully pushed her away. I was young, scared and I know she was too, but if she wouldn't have lied and left then I'm sure I would have acted differently." Beast boy kicked his dresser angrily, leaving a large crack on its side. He tried to contain his anger, but it was gnawing at him. He didn't want to show his fury when Raven was calling him out. He was scared that she would push him away even further, but he found this unfair. Raven had no right to keep him away from his daughter, even if he was acting like an ass when he was younger.

Cyborg gave a smile and patted Beast boy's shoulder. He was happy to finally hear Beast boy manning up to his age and the circumstances around him. "Then let her know that, man."

Beast boy paused then sighed, trying to collect himself. "How am I gonna do that? She doesn't want to see me and I have no idea where she lives."

"But we know where she works and the daycare her-your daughter is enrolled in, so you know where she is. Just gotta' fight to have her accept you again."

Beast boy thought hard on Cyborg's words then nodded his head. "You're right." He whispered.

"Come on, Farah. Walk a bit faster. I'm going to be late for work."

"Mommy, my legs are tired." Farah panted. She tried to keep up with her mother who held onto her hand tightly through the busy streets.

"I know, but just a few more blocks. We're almost there."

Farah groaned and continued moving her small legs as quickly as she could. The two finally reached the daycare in the nick of time. Raven started to walk up the stairs, but she noticed Beast boy standing at the top, looking down at them with a small smile.

Raven sighed in annoyance. "I don't have time for this."

"Mommy, look! It's the superhero."

''I know, I know. I see him." Raven said unenthusiastic about his presence.

Farah tried to talk to Beast boy, but Raven pulled her inside, despite her screams and wails. Once Farah was checked in and admitted to her classroom, Raven burst through the doors then quickly down the long streets to work, completely ignoring the green man in the process.

"Raven, wait up."

"I told you that my name is Rachael." She said as she continued to walk down the busy streets.

"Rae, come on. I'm sorry about what happened. You have every right to be mad, but please. Don't push me away like this."

"And why should I trust you? Huh? Go back to the Tower with your blonde girlfriend and let me be."

"No! I miss you, we all miss you! We want you to come back home with Farah."

Raven stopped her walking and looked Beast boy straight in the eyes with an angry scowl. "Beast boy, did you tell them about Farah? I swear to Azar if you did…"

Beast boy placed his arms up defensively and took a step back as if she would punch him right there. "I didn't. I swear!"

She rolled her eyes and continued walking. She noticed the time on one of the buildings. "8:55 AM"

"Beast boy, I don't have time for this. I have to go to work."

"I'll go with you. It's the library, right? We can talk there."

Raven sighed and stopped. So many emotions were building up inside her that she didn't know if she could contain it. "I don't want you at my job. I don't want you talking to me...I don't want you anywhere near me right now." She paused and wiped the tear from her eye. She sighed and looked at her feet, her shoulders slightly lowering. "In the past, I had a large crush on you. You told me that night that we would be together. When I found out I was pregnant, I was happy deep down because I thought..that this could be a sign..for us to finally be together, but obviously, I was wrong. You chose to stay in your relationship. The only positive thing that came out of this is Farah. So just..go away." She quickly turned on her heels and continued walking.

"Damn it, Raven, stop and listen to me!" Beast boy grabbed Raven by her arm to stop her from walking away.

His eyes softened as he glanced down at her, She looked tired and fed up. He hated that she did the parenting alone and that he was the initial cause of all their problems, but he needed her to be open for him to help. "Raven, I want to be here for you and Farah. She's my daughter. If I would have known, I would have done more to help, but I didn't. You hid her from me and left. I want you to come home, and I want to be apart of both of your lives. Just..don't throw me out again. Please!"

Raven sighed, not knowing how to handle all of this. She looked at her watch "9:00 AM". "Damn it," she said under her breath. "I get off work at 3 today. Meet me in the cafe at 4."

Beast boy smiled and nodded his head. "Sweet."

With that, Raven turned and dashed down the streets to the library, shoving and bumping into people in the process.