A/N: Sorry again for updating late. I had to tweak the story a bit. I'm warning you now that it will take me awhile to update. I'm working on Chapter 5 right now, but it's not quite flowing. For now, here will be Chapter 3, back to Kris' perspective. BTW, to Katie Sullinger (if you read this) I think your idea is great. Although, I'm quite busy at the moment to write two fanfics at once, I'll consider it. If I can get a good background for the story, I'll start it and see how it goes. Thanks for the idea! I wanted to personally email you back, Katie, but I thought I could do it here for a little shout out. Speaking of writing fanfics, I take suggestions/ideas on stories, but they must be one show related only. I don't combine two different shows/movies etc. Anyway, enjoy this chapter! :]

Kris Furillo-Davis

"Can we hold off telling everyone?" Junior says.

We're getting ready to have breakfast with the rest of the family, plus Matt. I look up at Junior as I'm trying to make my jeans fit.

"What for?" I ask, still struggling with the jeans.

"I think it's too soon. We're not sure. And besides, we still need to go to the doctor." He says hurriedly. I don't like the tone of his voice.

"Junior, it can't be anymore obvious. Look! I can't even fit in these jeans anymore!" I cry out. I've got the pants on, but can seem to zip it up. I'm frustrated.

"Just try a new pair." He says, ignoring my despair. "I just don't think everyone will feel the same as we do." 
I sigh heavily. I know what he means. Not everyone, just one. Not what, but who.

"You're talking about your dad, right?" I say, clearly irritated by this new worry.

I want my baby to be loved. But how can he or she be loved if he or she's grandfather can't even accept their parents being married.

"He's just getting used to us. We just got married." It's like he was reading my mind.

"We got married a year ago. I thought he was fine?"

"He is fine. I just don't want to announce big news just yet. Can't we wait until your, what? Thirteen weeks in? Isn't that the time we're suppose to tell everyone?" Junior says, waving his hands about.

"Uh, I don't know? I just found out I'm pregnant early this morning? I can't know all those things, Junior. Isn't that whole thirteen weeks thing a myth? Why wait?" I explained. But he's looking at me with pleading eyes. I don't want to give in. But I do, because I love him.

"Come on Kris. Do it for me. Lets go get a check-up, find out how far along you are and see from there. Is that ok?" He asks with those stupid sad eyes. He's manipulating me. "Fine!" I yell out. "Just help me find stuff that fits."

He smiles that stupid triumph smile. I know I'm going to regret this decision somehow.

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"Good morning son!" Ken Davis says as Junior and I come down the stairs. Dani and Matt haven't arrived, so maybe this is the reason why he's still cheerful.

"Morning dad. Where's Dani?"

"Oh, I don't know. She'll be here." I can tell he's restraining his anger.

"Good morning Ken." I tell him before I sit. I do this every morning.

"Morning." he mumbles. His mood is shot. In my peripheral vision, I see Junior glaring at his dad.

"So, how was Flame's time? Any good as Wildfire?" I say reluctantly. I need to say something to fill the silence. We can't eat until Dani and Matt arrive. I already smell the food from the kitchen being cooked. I'm starved. Ken doesn't like to talk about Flame.

"Not getting better." he huffs. "We're spending all kinds of money to train him! Is he even worth it?"

I ball up my fist in anger. I can feel my nails digging into my skin.

"He'll get better." Junior presses. He places his hand on top of my fist. I release.

"I'm sure Pablo can help with Flame's times." I mutter. I'm walking on eggshells and now it's his turn to be angry.

"Pablo?! No. We don't need his help, Kris. We, no. I, pay good money to train that stupid horse. It's not our trainers, it's him. He's the problem. We don't need Pablo to help, alright, Kris?" He tells me. He's practically seething in anger.

"Yeah. Fine." I mumble. If this conversation goes any further, I might lash out on him.

"You should ride him today. Maybe that will help. I mean, it's about time you do other stuff around here than cleaning up, right Junior?" Ken mentions. He staring at his son, very intently. Junior looks at his father, then to me. I know what he's thinking.

"Um, maybe not today. I need Kris today." He's lying.

"For what now?" Ken's interested.

"Um.." He picks up his glass of water and takes a sip. He's stalling, buying some time to think. "I need her for paperwork." he finally says. Paperwork? Does Junior think his dad is stupid?

"Junior, if you need to discuss paperwork, you should be discussing it with me." Ken says. Junior doesn't know what to say. He looks so dumbfounded.

"I'm going to Raintree today. I'm training with a new horse there." I say. And this is true. "Did you forget Junior?" I look to him. He looks back at me. I know. I won't ride at all. I can't.

"Oh yeah! I forgot." he says immediately. "I can handle it on my own." 
I smile, hoping Ken will drop it.

"Ok." Ken says. He clearly doesn't like me working at Raintree.

The silence overcomes us all. I hear the sizzle of bacon in the kitchen. I hear a door opening. Is it Dani?

"Hello everyone!" Dani says, bursting into the dining room.

"Finally! We're starved here." Junior says.

"I know. Sorry. Morning daddy." Dani says to her father before she takes her seat across from me. "Kris! Good morning. How are you?"

"I'm fine Dani. Thanks. Where's Matt?"

"Oh, he's coming. I told him to meet me here."

"You two didn't come together?" Junior asks.

"No. Why would we?" The food is coming now.

"I don't know. Uh, because you guys are getting married? Did you forget Dani? Or did your brain run away again?" Junior teases. He does this all the time.

"Shut up Junior. Look, here he is." Dani says, pointing to the way Matt came in.

"Sorry I'm late. Mom needed me for something." He looks tired. "Morning Mr. Davis. Junior." A pause before, "Kris."

"Morning." Ken mumbles as he digs his way through some sunny side up eggs. Junior just nods and I do the same. It's safe ground.

"So what's been going on?" Dani asks us in between bites.

"Nothing. Work. Um, work. Oh! And more work." Junior replies sarcastically.

"All work and no play? That's a first." Matt cuts in.

"I have responsibilities." Junior says.

"And I'm planning a wedding." Dani rebuttals. "That's hard work." I can see Matt's jaw clenching. Even Ken gives out a loud gruff. I know he rather not comment on the wedding. "Right Matt?" Dani questions. She completely ignores her father's noises. "We're trying to find the perfect venue."

Matt nods his head. I want to stay out of this conversation. Weddings are not so happy when it comes to Matt. I decide to just concentrate on my food while Dani drones on and on about the plans for her wedding. I'm glad I didn't have to go through this at mine.

Ken stuffs eggs into his mouth, hoping to block Dani out. Junior is clearly thinking of something else and I know Dani could care less. Matt, on the other hand, looks tired and annoyed. I think I'm the only one slightly listening to what Dani is saying.

I cut myself some bacon. It looks so appealing with the eggs and the sausage all laid out next to it. I stuff it into my mouth before Dani could ask me about flowers. Junior's too busy to be asked questions. And Matt is sighing the hell out of himself while Ken continues to eat in silence. I chew and chew. The bacon has an off taste. I swallow and wash it down with water.

"I think I want to invite Bobby. Is that a good idea Junior?" Dani suddenly asks.

"Yeah, sure." Junior answers back. I put my fork down. I can feel the bile coming up. God, no. Not now. But it's too late. I put my hand over my mouth and run. I don't see anyone's reaction, no time. I nearly make it to the toilet, and let it all out. I hear someone coming.

"Kris? Are you all right?" It's Dani. She squats, rubbing my back as I continue. It's horrible. I nod, grabbing a piece of toilet paper to wipe my mouth. She helps me up and flushes the toilet. The flushing sound is soothing.

"Are you feeling alright?" Dani asks. She's wants to ask in more detail, but she knows she shouldn't. I rinse my mouth.

"I'm fine." I say as Matt comes over.

"Man, you look terrible."

"Matt!" Dani shrieks.

"It's fine Dani." They both lead me to the couch. I feel dizzy all of a sudden, so I lay down.

"Here. Drink this." Junior says as he cradles a glass of water. He puts his free hand on my back to help me up. I sip some and he lets me down again. "You feeling better?" I nod solemnly. He's really asking what we're going to say. How will we explain.

"Oh Kris. I hope you're ok. Junior tells me you haven't been feeling well." Dani worries, edging herself onto the couch at my feet.

"I'm fine. It's probably a cold coming on. It's nothing." I say. I forget that I've been sick like this for awhile. I know what she's thinking. Matt goes to sit on the chair and Junior sits near my head. I feel loved.

"Kris, are you ok? That was pretty rude of you. At the table too, while we're eating for god's sake!" Ken says. I don't look but I know he's behind the couch. I can just imagine his face full of disgust towards me.

"I'm fine." I manage to say through clenched teeth. I know Junior hates Ken's use of words and I don't want to start anything right now.

"Good. You know I was thinking something..." Ken starts to say. I can feel my face drain of color. Junior looks distraught. "...are you perhaps, pregnant?" He asks like it's no big deal. I look at Dani and she seems hopeful. I glance over at Matt and he looks distant. I know he doesn't want to know. Junior is waiting for my answer. I can tell he's begging me not to say a thing. "No, of course not." I say with a fake laugh.

"Ok. Good. I don't think I'm ready for a baby just yet. It's too early. Way too early." He says, waving his hand like he's shooing a fly. "I'll be in my office." He gestures towards that way as he leaves. I can hear Junior let out a sigh of relief.

"You really are not?" Dani says when Ken is out of ear shot. She looks genuinely disappointed.

"Nope. Sorry." I say easily. I close my eyes, hoping they'll just leave me alone. I just want to lay here away from everyone and everything. I think it works because I hear Junior get up. He kisses me before his footsteps fade away.

"Come on Dani. Let her rest. I want to see Wildfire and Flame." Matt whispers. I can tell he's trying to yank Dani off the couch.

"What if she's lying? What if she is pregnant? I want to know." Dani fights back. She's speaking like I'm not in the room to hear.

"She can hear us you know." Matt tells her. Dani doesn't seem moved by this revelation. So he continues on as if I'm not there, "She told you she's not. If she was, she would of told us. Lets go Dani."

"Fine." Her weight by my leg disappears. "I wish she is." I hear her say.

"Why?" Matt asks. There's bewilderment in his voice.

"Because, I want a niece. Or a nephew. Wouldn't that be nice?" I can picture Dani's baby fantasy.

"No. Don't give me that look. I mean, it's too early. Junior and Kris just got married."

"So? Some married couples get pregnant right after the honeymoon. You can't control those things, Matt. And look, she's got signs. She's throwing up!" It's funny how I can hear all of this and they still continue on. Either they're too lazy to take the conversation else where or they think I've fallen asleep.

"Throwing up can mean anything, Dani. She can't be pregnant. She's not pregnant. Besides, Kris is different. She just got back to riding again. She wouldn't be so careless to get herself pregnant this early." I cringe when he says it.

"Oh whatever. You just don't want you're precious jockey taken away. Lets go then." Dani says. I can hear them walking away.

I contemplate Dani and Matt's conversation. "She just got back riding again. She wouldn't be so careless to get herself pregnant this early." I can hear Matt saying this again and again. I am careless. I'm stupid. I get pregnant right when I'm starting my career, again. How will I explain? How can I explain if Junior won't let me? Jean will be disappointed, but she'll understand. Pablo will understand. Both of them will be happy for me. Even Dani will be happy. But Matt. No, not Matt. He'll be upset, angry and hurt. He'll think I'm throwing my career away for Junior, for the baby. He's going to hate me even more than he does now.

I take a deep breath and bury myself further into the couch. I force Matt's words out of my head and think of being happy with Junior and our soon to come baby.