Chapter 17- It's Just A Test

Mels turned to Amy as she finished parking the car. Amy had been staring out the passenger window the whole trip and Mels was starting to worry. This wasn't at all what she was expecting.

"Amy, come on girl, we're here."

"What?" Amy said snapping out of her thoughts.

"We're in Gloucester."

"Oh, ok," Amy said not moving.

Mels slowly got out of the car not sure what to think. Amy had forced her to drive all the way out here so no one would recognize them and see what they were purchasing. Mel knew what the outcome would be, but wasn't sure why all the secrecy was needed. Seeing that her friend had yet to leave the car, she walked over to the passenger side.

"That's it," Mels said opening Amy's door and pulling her out," Let's go. It's going to be fine."

Amy stepped out of the car still buried in her thoughts. The whole trip had just been a jumble of emotions. Mainly she kept going over the math in her head. It was sometimes hard to keep track of time in the TARDIS, but she was sure it had been at least a month and a half and she was two weeks late.

They entered the convenience store looking around. Mels took the lead as they reached the aisle with the pregnancy tests. Seeing all the different brands felt a bit overwhelming to Amy, "Oi, why are there so many to choose from?"

Mels quickly scanned the shelf before grabbing one off of the shelf. "This is one of the best ones," she said as she handed it over to Amy.

"The fact that you know that disturbs me. I'm not even going to ask how."

"That's probably a good thing. I wouldn't tell you anyways," she was thankful her friend and mother refused to confront her on this topic. She wouldn't want to disappoint her more than she already had.

After they had purchased the test they headed to the bathroom behind the store, "All right wish me luck."

"Happy aiming," Mels said as Amy headed inside.

Mels nervousness increased and she let it show as she started pacing. She had dreamt of this day almost her entire life, and it wasn't at all what she had expected. She had been so excited when Amy told her she might be pregnant, but quickly realized that Amy didn't quite feel the same. As a friend she quickly supported Amy's plan to keep this adventure under wraps. As Amy's daughter though, she was scared. Mels couldn't remember the last time she was scared. What if her mother didn't even want her?

Mels jumped slightly as Amy walked out of the restroom, "And now we wait," she said as the two girls sat on the curb next to each other.

Amy continued the silence until Mels couldn't stand it anymore, "I have been so patient, I should win an award. So spill, why the secrecy?"

"What do you mean?"

"Give it up Amy. You had me drive all the way to Gloucester for a bloody pregnancy test. You want it secret. Do you want to be pregnant or not?"

Amy looked over to Mels. "I honestly wasn't sure at first. I was scared, and always thought I would be a rubbish mother. I mean just picture it," she said as she leaned into her friend.

"Oh, I've been picturing it the whole trip," Mels said releasing a bit of tension with a small laugh. "You aren't exactly the best influence."

"Exactly," Amy responded. She began to stare at an imaginary scene as she continued, "But the more I think about it, the more I realize it would be ours, mine and Rory's." She looked back at Mels. "I know we're still so young, but I want to be a mother. I want Rory to be a father. I want it so much it hurts," Amy finished smiling.

Mels eyes began to water just a bit. 'Well then," she said trying to hide it from Amy.

"Are you crying Melody Zucker?" Amy asked as she placed an arm around her friend pulling her closer.

"Get off of me you freak." she said shoving Amy off of her. "Mels doesn't cry for anything. Got it."

"Fine, fine," Amy said laughing seeing that her friend was being vulnerable for once.

"Then why all the secrecy? You know Rory wants a kid. Heck all of Leadworth knows," Mels said desperate to move the topic away from herself.

"I'm scared. All that traveling I did in the TARDIS. I have this strange feeling. What if there is something wrong with the baby? I just need to know before I tell him. I need to speak with the Doctor first."

Mels held the urge to suddenly begin discussing the Doctor. She wanted to find out more information on him and their travels, but her Mother needed her right now, "All right then. That explains why you have been so strange tonight. Thought you were going bonkers for a minute there."

Amy looked at her watch. "It's time," she said as she stood up picking up the stick. Mels stood right next to her waiting for Amy to check. Amy was a bit nervous but slowly looked at the test in her hand.

She looked up to Mels, "I'm pregnant." Mels and Amy started screaming and jumping in celebration.

A/N: Thank you everyone for the follows and reviews. It really means a lot to me. It is always great to know that so many people are enjoying the story.

This was a nice little scene that I thought was important. Amy never struck me as someone who really wanted to have kids when she was young. So exploring those emotions with her actual daughter was a chance I simply could not pass up. I also wanted something that ended on a fairly happy note since everyone knows what is about to come.

Hope you enjoy!