Note: Scooby-doo and any other character from the Scooby-doo series/movies rightfully belong to Hanna-Barbara (which personally, I think they are the best) I am although, a huge fan of Scooby-doo and this story came to me literally in a dream

Recap: Don't feel like doing one.

Ace ran the rest of the way home, trying her hardest to ignore the feeling in her chest as her heart started to ache for him. She needed to get him out of her head, but part of him was still lingering in her body, and there was no way in the world she'd get rid of it. She still felt horrible about sleeping with the one guy Velma loved, she respected Velma so much even if Velma couldn't stand her. When she got to her house she was greeted by the sweet, smiling picture of her late grandmother. She placed her hand gently on her stomach, rubbing it a little bit; she was so skinny that she had started showing already.

"Hello baby," she whispered, frowning. "Mommy knows you're there and she's happy."

She felt a small flutter in her stomach and smiled softly; rubbing her stomach she sat down in front of her TV. Ace quietly opened a drawer underneath her couch, took out the small stone relic she took from Shaggy and examined the writing carefully. She heard the doorbell ring and quickly put it away, before getting up to answer it. She looked through the peephole and sighed before opening the door.

"Hi Velma, Shaggy..." She said stepping aside for them to come in. Shaggy led Velma in, her hand in his, and smiled briefly.

"Like, Hey."

"Hiya Ace."

Velma walked around and seemed to be inspecting every corner, nook and cranny; Ace looked at them quizzically.

"Um, is there something you're looking for?"

Velma and Shaggy shook their heads and sat down on the couch. Ace leaned against the wall as her heart started aching again, and the fluttering in her stomach came back. She slyly ran her hand across her stomach, and sat down. They sat in silence for a few moments before Ace shifted uncomfortably.

"So, Shaggy... Velma.. what brings you here? I mean..."

"Well, we thought... You'd want to help us.. Actually... we need your help again.. with another mystery... Someone stole Shaggy's relic from the church and we need to find it fast before it falls into the wrong hands.."

Ace felt her heart speed up; did they know she had it? They couldn't possibly know. On the outside, Ace's face never really changed but on the inside she felt scared a bit. She slowly nodded as if thinking it over. Did she really want to join the mystery gang for this one assignment? She couldn't, she wouldn't.

"I'd be glad to... Just.. Send me your findings and I'll be glad to decipher whatever you need."

Velma looked at Shaggy and smiled; as he caressed her stocking covered knee. They got up and said their goodbyes; once they were gone, Ace let out a sigh of relief. She knew she needed to tell Shaggy soon, but there was no possible way. She shrugged and decided the best thing to do for the rest of the day was go lay down and sleep.

-----------------------------the next month------------------------

Ace was finally gaining some weight back, but she had finally started to show; the doctors said even if she was her normal weight she'd be showing slightly. Every now and then she would be walking home and would run into Scooby with either Shaggy and Velma or Fred and Daphne. On some occasions, things were okay, mainly with Daphne and Fred; when it came down to Shaggy and Velma, they would lead a sad Scooby-Doo away barely glancing at Ace. Now, with the two couples in the gang, Scooby felt that no one really had time for him unless they were out solving mysteries; he was still used as bait and would often be sent out by himself. Scooby felt that no one really appreciated him, so one day he talked to Daphne.

"Raphne... RI rwant roo row ray rwith Race ror ra rwhile."

Daphne knew how Scooby was feeling, she could see it in his eyes. His beloved owner and best friend never had time for him much anymore and she felt bad. She knew she couldn't take Scooby and care for him like Shaggy did, but she knew someone who could. She told Fred her idea and they decided to run it by Shaggy and Velma.

"Like, no way Daphne! Scoobs isn't going to stay with her!"

"And why not Shaggy?!"

"Because Daphne, we don't want her turning Scooby against us. I know she's jealous of us." Velma said clinging to Shaggy's arm. Shaggy held onto Velma tightly and just looked at Scooby, hurt that he would even want to leave. Fred stepped between them and looked around.

"Come on Gang. Everyone has a good point here. Shaggy, Velma, You guys have been together for what now? 4 months or so? and Scooby is by himself. He has no one to really care for him, even if he can care for himself."

Shaggy and Velma looked at each other and shrugged.

"Like, I guess you're right Freddy... Sorry there Scoobs, my buddy pal old friend."

"Rits rokay Rhaggy." Scooby said after jumping and licking Shaggy's cheek. Shaggy smiled and gave his old friend a big hug. Shaggy turned and looked at a very upset Velma.

"Like, we haven't had much time you know?"

"Doesn't mean I have to like it Shaggy."

Shaggy grabbed Velma and pulled her close, mentally noting how far he had to lean to rest his head on hers; with Ace all he had to do was tilt his head on top of hers. He pushed that fact out of his head while he gently kissed Velma's cheek.

"Like I know Velms... But we gotta do whats best for Scoobs. He's, like, my best friend."

Velma sighed and shrugged. Maybe Shaggy was right, and that would be a one time thing; Velma didn't hate being wrong but she didn't like it either. Daphne smiled and hooked Scooby to his leash and led him to the car. Soon they were on the road, heading towards Ace's house.