November

Casey sighed as Sam held her hand. Sam was wonderful, too bad she was engaged and well a girl. Casey giggled at the thought.

"What are you laughing at now, Casey MacDonald?"

"Just thinking its too bad you are engaged and a female. You would be perfect for me. You have helped me so much through this last month. You and Micah are so wonderful. I can't believe all that you guys have been doing for me. I mean driving here to be with me to find out the sex of the baby. Letting me move in with after this semester is over."

"Casey, you have become my best friend. And you do a great job keeping the girls away from Micah for me." Both girls laughed. "But are you sure you really want to live with me and not go home. I mean your family would support you. I know it. After how wonderful you told me they are, I know they would help you."

"I can't, Sam. Then Derek would know. I have been talking to Lizzie. She has been keeping me updated. Derek, Jane and little Marti are the perfect family. I can't wreck their happiness. I can't"

"But Casey what about your happiness? What about you baby?"

"I will be fine. I have two wonderful friends. I will be living with you in Kingston. Which means no more flying home to see my family. Plus you promised to help baby-sit as well as Micah's sister, Nessa. Then by the time Micah finishes school and you guys get married, I will hopefully have enough money to have a place of my own."

"Ok, but how are you going to explain the baby later? Or why you are moving?"

"Easy, all the family knows I have two great friends, Micah and Sam. No one knows Micah and Sam are engaged or that Sam is a girl." Casey giggled. "So when I tell them, they will all probably think I fell in love with Sam and decided to move in with him. You know my obsessions with Sams." At this both girls laughed.

"Seriously Casey, that is so wrong. On so many levels."

"I know but I can't let them know yet. I am going to tell them that I'm not ready to face Derek. It's true. I am NOT ready. So this has to work. I will go to your college via Internet. Then start back up in fall. Go home as little as possible and hopefully one day get over Derek Venturi and get married and let my husband claim my baby."

"Wow. You have been busy thinking about this."

"I have to. I need something to keep me from crying." Casey whispered. At that moment the doctored walked in.

"Well Ms. MacDonald, are you ready to see the sex of your baby?"

"Yes. I am so excited."

"So will the father be joining you and your sister today?" The girls laughed. They have been mistaken for sisters a few times since they became friends last month. Sam had made it a point to come every weekend. Casey was a convinced that Sam was a gift from God.

Sam winked at Casey before replying, "Actually, I am the quote un-quote father."

The Doctor looked uncomfortable as he stuttered, "Oh I am sorry for the mix up.. um.. pluh please forgive me. "

At this Casey giggled, "It's okay. My significant other didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. May we please move on?"

"Certainly." the doctor chocked out as he started the ultrasound. Casey and Sam both gave a slight 'awee' when the baby's little head appeared. "Well congratulations, ladies. You are the proud parents of a healthy baby boy."

"Micheal Allen MacDonald" Casey whispered. Sam raised an eyebrow. The doctor excused himself so Casey and Sam could have a moment of privacy while admiring 'their' baby.

"Derek's middle name and my grandfather's name."

Sam smiled, "It's perfect."

Meanwhile in Ottawa

Derek held baby Marti. She was beautiful. She looked almost like Jane though. Jane had went to the store for diapers, claiming she needed a small break. Derek didn't mind, he loved every minute with Marti, just like he did with his little sister. Although Jane had enticed him to share a bed now, Derek couldn't help but to wish it was with Casey that he was building a life with. Sure he still loved Jane, but it was still that first puppy love. Nothing like what he felt for Casey. He was still head over hills for her, unfortunately he was head over hills for Marti and Marti came with Jane. So he was going to keep lying to Jane and let her think that he was over Casey. Besides, Ed had told him that Casey keeps mentioning this Sam character to Lizzie. Derek laughed, another Sam, so fitting. She also talked of a Micah, but Derek knew that Micah was engaged, but Derek couldn't remember for the life of him the chick's name. Not that it mattered. Casey was no longer his to worry about. Hopefully he could catch a glimpse of her at Christmas though. With that thought Derek put Marti down for a nap, and laid on the bed to dream.