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Chapter Eighteen

It's been a few weeks and things were going great. Jude and Tommy were constantly together and he was always coming over to see the kids. Michael and he have been talking about getting Pandora's Curse a record contract but they need to play for Darius first. Annabel has been staying with them, living in the guestroom. But were things about to spin out of control?

'Flush'

Jude took a deep breath and set the time. 'God, I can't believe I am going through this again. I can't be pregnant. Not now…'

Jude sat against the door and waited the three minutes. She had three tests sitting, making sure to get an accurate result. 'Beep, beep, beep…'

Jude took a deep breath and turned off the timer. She picked up the first test, "Negative," she whispered to herself.

She threw it in the garbage. "Positive," she whispered, throwing the second one on the trash.

"Positive," She said, holding the third one gingerly in her hands. She threw the tests in the garbage and took a deep breath; she placed a hand on her stomach and looked down. "I need to talk to Tommy…"

Jude stood up and walked out of the bathroom. She saw the kids getting ready for school, running around with their backpacks strapped to their backs. "Vincent, come brush your teeth honey!" Vincent ran past her and into the bathroom, he pulled out his little stool and stood on it to reach the sink. Jude watched him for a minute, smiling, before walking out to the kitchen to get their lunches ready.

Vincent threw the paper towel in the garbage when something caught his eye. "Torpedo?" He whispered. He quickly filled the sink and picked up the pregnancy test, he dove it into the water and made the sound effect. He dropped it in the water when someone knocked on the door. "Vinny! Hurry up! I need to brush my teeth too!" Madison called. Vincent walked over and opened the door. Madison played with the hem of her sleeves, nervous about their first day of second grade.

Vincent smiled, "Maddie, did you know mommy plays with torpedoes? I found one in her garbage."

Madison laughed, "Mommy doesn't play with torpedoes. Maybe daddy does and he left it here, let me see it."

Vincent motioned to the sink and Madison looked at it. "It says something on it, prrr—pree—preg—nan—pregn—ant—pregnant. Hey, isn't that when a mommy is having a baby?"

Vincent shrugged, "I guess. Maybe we should put it back in the garbage then."

Madison nodded and threw it in the garbage. Vincent left the bathroom and Madison brushed her teeth.

Jude handed both of the kids their lunches and loaded them into the car. She dropped them off at school and then she went home and started cleaning.

"God, this house is a mess!" Jude grumbled as she picked up some more toys.

"I think it's pretty clean for a house with two seven year old twins running around."

Jude turned around and smiled, "Hey, what are you doing here?"

Tommy walked in and hugged her, kissing her softly. "I took off work. Thought you might want to go out?"

Jude shrugged, "I should finish cleaning, but you can come here for dinner. Michael will actually be home tonight."

Tommy smiled and nodded. He pulled her into another kiss. Jude gently pushed him away, "When I said I needed to clean that doesn't translate to 'make me dirty.'" Tommy laughed. "Alright, alright. What time do you want me here tonight?"

Jude shrugged, "I guess we'll eat at like six. Whatever."

Tommy smiled, "Alright, well I guess I'll head into work since you've got your hands full."

Jude smiled and waved as he left, "See you later!"

"Bye babe, love you."

"Love you too."

Jude finished cleaning up and then started cooking. "Something simple, spaghetti!" She said to herself. She started boiling the water and cooking the sauce. After she strained the pasta she placed it on the side and called Michael. "Hey, do you think you can pick up your brother and sister from school? I need to finish cooking."

"Is that safe mom? I mean, you cooking and all."

Jude laughed, "Yes, it's fine. I am just making spaghetti. So can you get your brother and sister or not?"

Michael laughed, "Alright, I'll get them."

Jude smiled, "Thank you. Annabel will be home for dinner right?"

"Yeah, can Ava come over too?"

"Of course, so that's me, you, dad, Ava, Annabel, Vincent, and Madison. Am I missing anyone?"

"I don't think so. Listen mom, I am getting in the car now so I'll go pick up the little ones and see you when we get home."

"Alright, thanks Michael. Love you."

"Love you too mom. Bye."

Michael signaled for Ava to get in the car, she smiled and climbed into the passenger side. She leaned over and kissed him softly before leaning back in her seat and buckling herself in.

Annabel rolled her eyes and climbed in the back seat, "You guys can be so gross."

Ava rolled her eyes, "I can kiss my boyfriend whenever I want. Just like you can get over him whenever you want."

Michael sighed and Annabel rolled her eyes. He started the car and pulled out of the school parking lot. "Ava, do you think you're going to come to dinner at the house tonight?"

Ava smiled, "Sure, no problem. Just drop me off at home first so I can change and talk to my parents."

Michael nodded and made the turn to drive to her house. He pulled into her driveway; Ava leaned over to kiss him but stopped and sent a look to Annabel. She cocked her head to the side, motioning for him to follow her to the door. Michael nodded and they both exited the car.

Annabel huffed as she watched him walk another girl to her door and kiss her lips sweetly. Michael gave her a tight hug and kissed her one more time before she walked inside the house. Michael made his way back to the car and started it. He pulled away and drove to the kids' school without saying a word.

"Mom, we're home!" Michael yelled as Vincent and Madison ran past him into the house. He laughed and made his way in slowly, Annabel right behind him. Jude walked out, holding a pot and smiled. "Hey guys! Why don't you all go finish up your homework while I finish up dinner."

Vincent ran up to her and wrapped his arms around her stomach. He gently kissed her tummy and smiled up at Jude. Jude chuckled, "Oh, hello baby. How was school?"

Vincent pulled away and smiled up at her, "School was great! I am going to do my homework." He ran up to his room and Madison followed him.

Michael passed Jude and kissed her cheek, heading up to his room to work on some music and Annabel followed him, walking up to her own room.

Jude looked around and shrugged, walking back into the kitchen to finish up dinner.

"Kids! Dinners ready!" She yelled half an hour later. She walked toward the front door and smiled. "Hey Ava, c'mon in."

"Hi! How are you, Jude?" Jude smiled, "I'm good, what about you?"

"Great! Michael's amazing!"

Jude smiled, "I know. Well go sit down, we're about to eat."

Ava smiled and nodded, walking into the dining room. Jude looked out the door again and smiled, "Hey super star, it's about time."

Tommy smiled and wrapped his arms around her, "Hey girl."

She kissed him soundly and took his hand in hers, bringing him inside. Everyone smiled and greeted everyone and they sat down to dinner.

Jude spooned herself some spaghetti and everyone followed suit. Ava passed the bowl of sauce to Annabel. She looked at it and instantly felt nauseous.

She placed a hand over her mouth and started gagging. She got up from the table and ran to the bathroom. Jude looked confused and shot Michael a look. He shrugged and got up to follow her, but she emerged, wiping her mouth. "Sorry…"

Everyone looked at her. Jude stood, "Honey, are you okay? What happened? Do you like sauce?"

Annabel nodded, looking confused; "Yeah, I eat it all the time. I don't know what happened. All of the sudden, I just felt disgusted…"

Ava scoffed, "If I didn't know any better I would say you were pregnant."

Annabel's eyes got as wide as saucers, as did Michael's. Jude's jaw dropped and everyone looked at Michael, obviously thinking he was the father.

Ava looked around and she realized what she just said. "Oh, my god, you're pregnant!"

Madison looked up, her gravy covered face confused, "But I thought mommy was pregnant?"

Jude looked at Madison, and now Tommy was staring at her. Vincent hit Madison's arm and winked, "Maddie, it was a torpedo…"