Pushing open the front door, I sighed in relief at the sight of my hallway. It was a little strange being so happy to see something as simple as a hallway, but being chased around a building by aliens really changes your view of things. In all honesty, I was just happy to be alive...well, I was happy that all of us were alive. And by 'all' I mean the few of us that remained. I'd seen the mourning photos on the way up, and I'd never realised how many friends Dennis and Jerome had. And though I wasn't really close with the two as much as Pest, I knew I'd miss them just as much.

I silently re-closed the door, knowing that if India was pregnant then she'd most likely be asleep, it was her way of getting rid of stress. Kicking off my wedges, I entered the living room. Everything was still pretty much the same, except for a few bits and bobs around the place. Mum had gotten some new cushions, they were a pale blue colour and very comfy. Muffled talking reached my ears and I narrowed my eyes in confusion, turning my head towards our bedroom door. I slowly approached the door, listening intently. The one voice was India, that much I knew. But I couldn't figure out who the other person was, the mystery person sounded familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Placing one hand against the door, I pushed slowly, peeking through the crack.

My eyes narrowed in confusion at the sight. India and Biggz were sat on her bed, talking about something or other. She was leaning back against the headboard, legs crossed and hands in lap. While he was lying down a few inches away, his arms resting above his head. Biting my lip in thought, I watched through the crack in the door, listening to their conversation. I knew I shouldn't have been spying on my sister, but it was something we both shared. It was like the old saying 'Curiosity killed the cat'. Except there were two cats and a lot of pent up curiosity.

"I couldn't help it" India said, shaking her head with a sad expression.

"You 'ad to do what you 'ad to do" Biggz shrugged. She sighed.

"I know! But she's my sister, I hate lying to her"

"Technically you didn' lie to 'er" He leaned up onto his forearms, turning his head to face my sister.

"Yeah I know. But we never keep things from each other, we've been telling each other everything since we were old enough to speak. I just wish I could tell her" India sighed.

"She might not understand though, you really wanna take dat risk?" he asked, narrowing his eyes curiously.

"No, not really" she replied, shrugging.

"Me neither. Look yeah, we'll both tell 'er when we're ready, an' she'll jus' 'ave to accept it" he said, rising into a sitting position.

"But I don't know for sure yet!" she exclaimed frustratedly. I narrowed my eyes, what wasn't my sister telling me?.

"I don' care if it's mine or 'is! I'm gonna be there for you" he said, shuffling towards her. My eyes widened as he took her hands in his, lacing their fingers together.

"I'm sorry about all of this, it's not fair on you" she said, shaking her head.

"Look, I don' mind. Even if the baby is Dennis', I'll still be there for you" he sighed. As soon as the sentence escaped his mouth, my eyes must've widened even further.

"Oh my god" I gasped, not realising my mistake. Both their heads whipped in my direction, and I slowly backed away from the door.

"Who's there?!" Biggz demanded, yanking the door open further. His eyes widened as he saw me.

"What? Who is..." India paused in the doorway, her jaw dropping.

"Please tell me you didn't" I begged, shaking my head. It was too much for me to take in, and I didn't want to believe it.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!" she exclaimed, tears appearing in her eyes.

"I don't know what to say...I mean...when?" I asked, panting slightly from the shock.

"A week after me and Dennis started fighting" she explained. I nodded and shook my head.

"You...you cheated on Dennis?" She nodded with a guilty expression.

"Yeah"

"Is that baby his?"

"I don't..." she paused, staring down at the floor.

"She don' know" Biggz explained, once again taking her hand in his.

"So everything you said in the Hospital, that was complete bullshit! You don't miss him, not even a little!" I shouted, my shock turning into anger.

"It was not bullshit! I miss him so much but I love Biggz too, I'm just stuck!" she shouted back. I shook my head in disbelief.

"I can't believe you! How could you do this to him? How could you keep it from me?!" All the questions that sprung to mind seemed to be shooting out my mouth, and I couldn't stop it.

"I know Tex! And I'm so, so sorry" she sobbed, shaking her head.

"I'm just..." I paused and shook my head at her "Does Pest know? Moses? The girls?"

"No. Just you" she replied.

"I'm gonna phone Pest, see if I can stay at his tonight" I said, taking the house phone off the holder.

"Please Tex, don't!" India begged. Completely ignoring her pleads, I dialled Pests' number.

"Yo?" he greeted. I sighed, glancing back at my now quieted sister.

"Hey babe, it's Tex"

"You a'right? You sound upset" he said, worry clear in his tone.

"No, everything's okay. I just really need to talk to you later, and d'you think I can stay over yours tonight?" I asked hopefully.

"Yeah, course"

"Thanks. I'll see you later then"

"Yeah, later babes" I hung up the phone, placing it back on the holder.

"Tex, please. Can't we just talk it out? You know, like we used to when we were kids" India asked, her tone a lot calmer than before. Turning around, I faced her and Biggz.

"No. Back then it was different, we talked about stealing mum and dad's stuff and blaming it on each other. Now, though? This time you've fucked two different guys, one of which died the other night, and you're knocked up and don't even know who the dad is. I'm sorry sis but, you're on your own this time" I sighed, shaking my head. She nodded in understanding.

"You're upset, I get it. But promise me that you won't tell Pest" she begged.

"I can't promise you that. He's the only one I can talk to about this, because it's for damn sure not gonna be you" I replied, crossing my arms angrily.

"But what if he tells Tia? Or one of the others? What happens to me then?" she asked, her tone full of nervousness.

"You should've though about that before you jumped into bed with another guy as soon as you had relationship problems with your boyfriend!" I exclaimed.

"I'm so sorry Tex" she repeated. I nodded.

"I know, but I'm not the one you should've said sorry to" I said. She nodded and I entered the bedroom, slamming the door behind me as I went.